Best Software Development Schools Near Germantown, TN (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Germantown, Tennessee has 5 accredited schools offering software development programs. Germantown has a population of about 40,812. Median household income is $144,799 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 71.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area, the top-earning software development-related role is Software Developer at a median $125,580 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Software Development Schools to Germantown

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer software development programs near Germantown, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Germantown 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 Germantown. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Union University

Jackson, TN 66.3 miles from Germantown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,990
Avg net price $27,171/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 80

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Freed-Hardeman University

Henderson, TN 69.1 miles from Germantown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,485
Avg net price $21,574/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 59

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

The University of Tennessee Southern

Pulaski, TN 155.4 miles from Germantown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
38.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 37%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,924
Avg net price $12,798/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 20

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Lipscomb University

Nashville, TN 181.9 miles from Germantown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,541
Avg net price $24,739/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 107

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Belmont University

Nashville, TN 182.9 miles from Germantown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
61.1 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 95%
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,930
Avg net price $33,147/yr
Tuition
In‑state$42,540
Out‑of‑state$42,540
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 103

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Fisk University

Nashville, TN 183.2 miles from Germantown
  • 4 year
21.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,454
Avg net price $32,020/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Maryville College

Maryville, TN 330.8 miles from Germantown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,279
Avg net price $19,360/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

South College

Knoxville, TN 332.2 miles from Germantown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
45.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,642
Avg net price $17,858/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 57%
  • Programs offered: 68

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Software Development Wages Near Germantown

Germantown is part of the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area (BLS area code 32820). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Tennessee statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer$125,580Memphis, TN-MS-AR$136,204
Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester$91,040Memphis, TN-MS-AR$98,742
Computer Programmer$73,970Memphis, TN-MS-AR$80,228
Computer Systems Analyst$100,640Memphis, TN-MS-AR$109,154

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.

Germantown at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population40,812Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$144,799Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+71.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)92.2 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited software development schools are near Germantown, TN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering software development programs near Germantown. The closest is Arkansas State University Mid-South in West Memphis, AR (25.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Arkansas Northeastern College (56.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying software development-related roles near Germantown are: Software Developer ($125,580), Computer Systems Analyst ($100,640), Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester ($91,040). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Tennessee statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Collierville instead of Germantown?

Collierville, TN is 5.3 miles from Germantown 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 Germantown an affordable place to study software development?

Germantown’s median household income of $144,799 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Germantown while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Tennessee 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 Germantown

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

Data verified: August 31, 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.

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