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Best Online Technology Programs in Sunrise, FL (2026)
Sunrise, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs. Sunrise has a population of about 96,633. Median household income is $72,107 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $169,600 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Technology Schools to Sunrise
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer technology programs near Sunrise. Distances are calculated from Sunrise 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 Sunrise. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
William T McFatter Technical College
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Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale
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Atlantic Technical College
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Broward College
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida technology page.
Technology Wages Near Sunrise
Sunrise is part of the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area (BLS area code 33100). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Florida statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developer | $132,650 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $116,156 |
| Information Security Analyst | $125,310 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $109,729 |
| Computer Network Architect | $133,650 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $117,032 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrator | $97,180 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $85,096 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $78,910 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $69,098 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $60,500 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $52,977 |
| Web Developer | N/A | FL statewide | – |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $169,600 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $148,511 |
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.
Sunrise at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 96,633 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $72,107 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 32.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 114.2 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Technology-related employment in Broward County | 27,097 workers, 3,594 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Sunrise-Area Cities With Technology Programs
- Plantation, FL – 3.1 mi away (92,706 pop)
- Tamarac, FL – 4.5 mi away (65,199 pop)
- Lauderhill, FL – 4.7 mi away (71,626 pop)
- Davie, FL – 5.3 mi away (101,871 pop)
- Lauderdale Lakes, FL – 6.2 mi away (34,790 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited technology schools are near Sunrise, FL?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs near Sunrise. The closest is Florida Career College-Lauderdale Lakes in Lauderdale Lakes, FL (5.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Broward College (10.1 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying technology roles near Sunrise?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Sunrise are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($169,600), Computer Network Architect ($133,650), Software Developer ($132,650). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Florida statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Plantation instead of Sunrise?
Plantation, FL is 3.1 miles from Sunrise 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 Sunrise an affordable place to study technology?
Sunrise’s median household income of $72,107 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sunrise while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Florida 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.