Best Online Technology Programs in Aurora, CO (2026)

Aurora, Colorado has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs, with tuition ranging from $10,017 to $28,209 per year for indexed programs. Aurora has a population of about 390,201. Median household income is $84,320 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $203,340 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Technology Schools to Aurora

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer technology programs near Aurora. Distances are calculated from Aurora 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 Aurora. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Pickens Technical College

Aurora, CO 3.5 miles from Aurora BOC Score55.0
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#2

Lincoln College of Technology-Denver

Denver, CO 8.3 miles from Aurora BOC Score43.9
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#3

University of Denver

Denver, CO 12.7 miles from Aurora BOC Score70.3
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#4

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

Denver, CO 13.8 miles from Aurora BOC Score61.7
Published tuition$10,017 - $28,209
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#5

Emily Griffith Technical College

Denver, CO 14.0 miles from Aurora BOC Score75.0
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Colorado schools on the Colorado technology page.


Technology Wages Near Aurora

Aurora is part of the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area (BLS area code 19740). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Colorado statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer$137,610Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO$130,066
Information Security Analyst$136,670Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO$129,178
Computer Network Architect$139,230Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO$131,597
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$105,090Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO$99,329
Computer Network Support Specialist$82,750Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO$78,214
Computer User Support Specialist$75,480Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO$71,342
Web Developer$92,060Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO$87,013
Computer and Information Systems Manager$203,340Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO$192,193

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.


Aurora at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population390,201Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$84,320Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+32.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)105.8 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Technology-related employment in Adams County4,553 workers, 895 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near Aurora, CO?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs near Aurora. The closest is Pickens Technical College in Aurora, CO (3.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Emily Griffith Technical College (14.0 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying technology roles near Aurora?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Aurora are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($203,340), Computer Network Architect ($139,230), Software Developer ($137,610). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Colorado statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Denver instead of Aurora?

Denver, CO is 8.7 miles from Aurora 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 Aurora an affordable place to study technology?

Aurora’s median household income of $84,320 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Aurora while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Colorado 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.