Best Online Technology Programs in Montrose, CO (2026)

Montrose, Colorado has 4 accredited schools offering technology programs, with tuition ranging from $2,700 to $13,717 per year for indexed programs. Montrose has a population of about 20,703. Median household income is $63,177 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Colorado, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $199,420 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Technology Schools to Montrose

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

#1

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction, CO 56.6 miles from Montrose BOC Score 56.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,823
Avg net price $15,103/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 76

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Colorado Mountain College

Glenwood Springs, CO 79.8 miles from Montrose BOC Score 52.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,127
Avg net price $7,813/yr
Tuition
In‑state$2,616
Out‑of‑state$12,840
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 47%
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Fort Lewis College

Durango, CO 82.5 miles from Montrose BOC Score 40.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,349
Avg net price $17,296/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Colorado Northwestern Community College

Rangely, CO 121.9 miles from Montrose BOC Score 59.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,526
Avg net price $12,131/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,594
Out‑of‑state$7,304
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, CO 163.0 miles from Montrose BOC Score 27.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 18%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,180
Avg net price $16,745/yr
Tuition
In‑state$12,750
Out‑of‑state$12,750
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 48%
  • Programs offered: 15

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Colorado School of Mines

Golden, CO 166.3 miles from Montrose BOC Score 79.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 61%
Graduation rate 81%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $97,335
Avg net price $28,690/yr
Tuition
In‑state$21,914
Out‑of‑state$45,824
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 7

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Pikes Peak State College

Colorado Springs, CO 167.1 miles from Montrose BOC Score 50.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 23%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,796
Avg net price $6,007/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 71

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, CO 167.6 miles from Montrose BOC Score 48.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 97%
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,659
Avg net price $15,788/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,149
Out‑of‑state$24,336
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Technology Wages Near Montrose

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Colorado, statewide)
Software Developer$138,390
Information Security Analyst$135,220
Computer Network Architect$139,230
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$103,370
Computer Network Support Specialist$82,750
Computer User Support Specialist$71,900
Web Developer$85,950
Computer and Information Systems Manager$199,420

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.


Montrose at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population20,703Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$63,177Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+33.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Technology-related employment in Montrose County207 workers, 53 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near Montrose, CO?

Accredited schools offering technology programs near Montrose 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 in Colorado?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles in Colorado are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($199,420), Computer Network Architect ($139,230), Software Developer ($138,390). Wages for Montrose workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Grand Junction instead of Montrose?

Grand Junction, CO is 57.3 miles from Montrose 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 Montrose an affordable place to study technology?

Montrose’s median household income of $63,177 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Montrose 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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Other Programs Available in Montrose

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

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.