Herzing University-Birmingham
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Online programsYes
Best Online Technology Programs in Hoover, AL (2026)
Hoover, Alabama has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs, with tuition ranging from $8,832 to $27,826 per year for indexed programs. Hoover has a population of about 92,401. Median household income is $107,822 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 60.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Birmingham, AL metro area, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $140,230 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Technology Schools to Hoover
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer technology programs near Hoover. Distances are calculated from Hoover city center.
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 Hoover. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Lawson State Community College
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Online programsYes
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Published tuition$8,832 - $27,826
Online programsYes
Strayer University-Alabama
Published tuition$13,920 - $23,838
Online programsYes
Jefferson State Community College
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Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Alabama schools on the Alabama technology page.
Technology Wages Near Hoover
Hoover is part of the Birmingham, AL metro area (BLS area code 13820). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Alabama statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developer | $125,410 | Birmingham, AL | $136,910 |
| Information Security Analyst | $115,520 | Birmingham, AL | $126,114 |
| Computer Network Architect | $131,140 | Birmingham, AL | $143,166 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrator | $84,350 | Birmingham, AL | $92,085 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $62,000 | Birmingham, AL | $67,686 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $55,350 | Birmingham, AL | $60,426 |
| Web Developer | $66,640 | Birmingham, AL | $72,751 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $140,230 | Birmingham, AL | $153,090 |
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.
Hoover at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 92,401 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $107,822 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 60.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 91.6 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Technology-related employment in Jefferson County | 8,512 workers, 1,098 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Hoover-Area Cities With Technology Programs
- Pelham, AL – 5.3 mi away (23,050 pop)
- Homewood, AL – 5.9 mi away (25,613 pop)
- Vestavia Hills, AL – 6.3 mi away (34,688 pop)
- Mountain Brook, AL – 8.6 mi away (20,590 pop)
- Bessemer, AL – 9.5 mi away (26,511 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited technology schools are near Hoover, AL?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs near Hoover. The closest is Herzing University-Birmingham in Birmingham, AL (6.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Jefferson State Community College (18.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying technology roles near Hoover?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Hoover are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($140,230), Computer Network Architect ($131,140), Software Developer ($125,410). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Alabama statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Pelham instead of Hoover?
Pelham, AL is 5.3 miles from Hoover and has its own set of local technology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Hoover an affordable place to study technology?
Hoover’s median household income of $107,822 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hoover while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Alabama 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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Data verified: June 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.