Best Technology Schools Near Peoria, AZ (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Peoria, Arizona has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs. Peoria has a population of about 194,338. Median household income is $93,403 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $169,720 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Technology Schools to Peoria

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer technology programs near Peoria, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Peoria 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 Peoria. 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

Glendale Community College

Glendale, AZ 16.1 miles from Peoria
  • 4 year
42.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,108
Avg net price $11,650/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 92

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

DeVry University-Arizona

Phoenix, AZ 18.8 miles from Peoria
  • 4 year
29.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,987
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 6

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Paradise Valley Community College

Phoenix, AZ 19.0 miles from Peoria
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,196
Avg net price $12,180/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ 21.1 miles from Peoria
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
33.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,186
Avg net price $22,472/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 108

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Phoenix College

Phoenix, AZ 24.2 miles from Peoria
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 20%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,870
Avg net price $12,055/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 99

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

GateWay Community College

Phoenix, AZ 28.9 miles from Peoria
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
49.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,147
Avg net price $13,339/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 57

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Scottsdale Community College

Scottsdale, AZ 30.4 miles from Peoria
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
54.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 17%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,905
Avg net price $13,336/yr
Tuition
In‑state$2,358
Out‑of‑state$8,958
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 87

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Phoenix-Arizona

Phoenix, AZ 30.6 miles from Peoria
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
30.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,752
Avg net price $13,520/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 41%
  • Programs offered: 61

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Arizona schools on the Arizona technology page.

Technology Wages Near Peoria

Peoria is part of the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area (BLS area code 38060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Arizona statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer $131,750 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $127,541
Information Security Analyst $130,360 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $126,196
Computer Network Architect $131,990 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $127,773
Network and Computer Systems Administrator $93,730 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $90,736
Computer Network Support Specialist $72,600 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $70,281
Computer User Support Specialist $62,310 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $60,319
Web Developer $76,230 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $73,795
Computer and Information Systems Manager $169,720 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $164,298

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.

Peoria at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 194,338 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $93,403 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 35.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 103.3 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Technology-related employment in Maricopa County 65,464 workers, 9,500 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near Peoria, AZ?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs near Peoria. The closest is Glendale Community College in Glendale, AZ (16.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Grand Canyon University (21.1 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying technology roles near Peoria?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Peoria are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($169,720), Computer Network Architect ($131,990), Software Developer ($131,750). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Arizona statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Surprise instead of Peoria?

Surprise, AZ is 11.4 miles from Peoria 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 Peoria an affordable place to study technology?

Peoria’s median household income of $93,403 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Peoria while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Arizona 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 Peoria

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

Data verified: September 6, 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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