Best Software Development Schools Near Lebanon, PA (2026)

Lebanon, Pennsylvania has 85 accredited schools offering software development programs, with tuition ranging from $6,480 to $52,080 per year for indexed programs. Lebanon has a population of about 26,600. Median household income is $47,439 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 14.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Lebanon, PA metro area, the top-earning software development-related role is Software Developer at a median $107,810 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Software Development Schools to Lebanon

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer software development programs near Lebanon, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Lebanon city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Lebanon. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

Harrisburg, PA 24.7 miles from Lebanon BOC Score 45.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 87%
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,374
Avg net price $15,376/yr
Tuition
In‑state$24,400
Out‑of‑state$24,400
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Lehigh Carbon Community College

Schnecksville, PA 48.1 miles from Lebanon BOC Score 47.7
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,436
Avg net price $9,203/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 68

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Delaware County Community College

Media, PA 60.2 miles from Lebanon BOC Score 50.1
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,391
Avg net price $6,576/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,930
Out‑of‑state$15,540
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 58

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Northampton County Area Community College

Bethlehem, PA 62.0 miles from Lebanon BOC Score 50.3
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,566
Avg net price $12,119/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 71

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Luzerne County Community College

Nanticoke, PA 63.1 miles from Lebanon BOC Score 43.0
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,437
Avg net price $9,433/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 70

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Community College of Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA 71.3 miles from Lebanon BOC Score 36.8
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 18%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,852
Avg net price $11,911/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 59

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA 71.4 miles from Lebanon BOC Score 68.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,727
Avg net price $28,198/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 104

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Bucks County Community College

Newtown, PA 77.1 miles from Lebanon BOC Score 60.0
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,324
Avg net price $6,389/yr
Tuition
In‑state$5,683
Out‑of‑state$13,963
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 62

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Pennsylvania schools on the Pennsylvania software development page.


Software Development Wages Near Lebanon

Lebanon is part of the Lebanon, PA metro area (BLS area code 30140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Pennsylvania statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer$107,810Lebanon, PA$115,676
Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester$93,030PA statewide$99,818
Computer Programmer$89,180PA statewide$95,687
Computer Systems Analyst$82,660Lebanon, PA$88,691

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.


Lebanon at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population26,600Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$47,439Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+14.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)93.2 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited software development schools are near Lebanon, PA?

Our directory has 85 accredited schools offering software development programs near Lebanon. The closest is Lebanon Valley College in Annville, PA (4.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Albright College (27.1 miles). 8 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying software development roles near Lebanon?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying software development-related roles near Lebanon are: Software Developer ($107,810), Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester ($93,030), Computer Programmer ($89,180). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Pennsylvania statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Lancaster instead of Lebanon?

Lancaster, PA is 21.6 miles from Lebanon and has its own set of local software development programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Lebanon an affordable place to study software development?

Lebanon’s median household income of $47,439 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lebanon while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Pennsylvania public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.


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Other Programs Available in Lebanon

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Lebanon:

Data verified: August 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.