Madison, Alabama has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs, with tuition ranging from $10,024 to $27,098 per year for indexed programs. Madison has a population of about 58,335. Median household income is $131,436 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 65.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Huntsville, AL metro area, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $164,060 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Technology Schools to Madison
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer technology programs near Madison, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Madison 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Madison.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
69%
Graduation rate
63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$61,767
Avg net price
$18,796/yr
TuitionIn‑state$12,132
Out‑of‑state$26,408
Key stats- Retention rate: 82%
- Programs offered: 22
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
58%
Graduation rate
26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$40,628
Avg net price
$17,621/yr
TuitionIn‑state$10,024
Out‑of‑state$18,634
Key stats- Retention rate: 67%
- Programs offered: 23
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$50,273
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$45,415
Avg net price
$12,170/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 79%
- Programs offered: 39
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
16%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$40,092
TuitionIn‑state$13,920
Out‑of‑state$13,920
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
88%
Graduation rate
63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$54,501
Avg net price
$18,749/yr
TuitionIn‑state$9,098
Out‑of‑state$22,562
Key stats- Retention rate: 81%
- Programs offered: 55
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$45,235
Avg net price
$14,279/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 64%
- Programs offered: 30
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$36,909
Avg net price
$19,651/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 57%
- Programs offered: 20
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Alabama schools on the Alabama technology page.
Technology Wages Near Madison
Madison is part of the Huntsville, AL metro area (BLS area code 26620). 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 | $128,080 | Huntsville, AL | $137,573 |
| Information Security Analyst | $130,330 | Huntsville, AL | $139,989 |
| Computer Network Architect | $132,410 | Huntsville, AL | $142,223 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrator | $100,120 | Huntsville, AL | $107,540 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $61,850 | Huntsville, AL | $66,434 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $49,740 | Huntsville, AL | $53,426 |
| Web Developer | $82,860 | Huntsville, AL | $89,001 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $164,060 | Huntsville, AL | $176,219 |
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.
Madison at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 58,335 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $131,436 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 65.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 93.1 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Technology-related employment in Madison County | 13,470 workers, 1,026 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Madison-Area Cities With Technology Programs
- Albertville, AL – 44.1 mi away (37,451 pop)
- Shelbyville, TN – 57.2 mi away (21,083 pop)
- Columbia, TN – 65.0 mi away (37,845 pop)
- Spring Hill, TN – 71.8 mi away (40,552 pop)
- Trussville, AL – 74.8 mi away (21,422 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited technology schools are near Madison, AL?
Accredited schools offering technology programs near Madison are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.
What are the highest-paying technology roles near Madison?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Madison are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($164,060), Computer Network Architect ($132,410), Information Security Analyst ($130,330). 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 Albertville instead of Madison?
Albertville, AL is 44.1 miles from Madison 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 Madison an affordable place to study technology?
Madison’s median household income of $131,436 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Madison 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: July 23, 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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