Kennesaw State University
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Online programsYes
Best Online Technology Programs in Acworth, GA (2026)
Acworth, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs, with tuition ranging from $3,252 to $12,295 per year for indexed programs. Acworth has a population of about 22,370. Median household income is $80,703 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $177,970 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Technology Schools to Acworth
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer technology programs near Acworth. Distances are calculated from Acworth 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 Acworth. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Chattahoochee Technical College
Published tuition$3,252 - $12,295
Online programsYes
Life University
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Online programsYes
Lincoln College of Technology-Marietta
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Online programs--
Strayer University-Georgia
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Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Georgia schools on the Georgia technology page.
Technology Wages Near Acworth
Acworth is part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area (BLS area code 12060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Georgia statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developer | $132,960 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $132,827 |
| Information Security Analyst | $131,490 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $131,359 |
| Computer Network Architect | $133,890 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $133,756 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrator | $101,000 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $100,899 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $81,720 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $81,638 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $62,110 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $62,048 |
| Web Developer | $93,590 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $93,497 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $177,970 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $177,792 |
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.
Acworth at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,370 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $80,703 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 32.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 100.1 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Technology-related employment in Cobb County | 18,101 workers, 1,732 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Acworth-Area Cities With Technology Programs
- Kennesaw, GA – 3.6 mi away (33,627 pop)
- Woodstock, GA – 9.7 mi away (30,929 pop)
- Marietta, GA – 10.2 mi away (60,941 pop)
- Cartersville, GA – 10.5 mi away (55,195 pop)
- Smyrna, GA – 15.9 mi away (56,664 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited technology schools are near Acworth, GA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs near Acworth. The closest is Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, GA (5.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Strayer University-Georgia (24.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying technology roles near Acworth?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Acworth are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($177,970), Computer Network Architect ($133,890), Software Developer ($132,960). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Georgia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Kennesaw instead of Acworth?
Kennesaw, GA is 3.6 miles from Acworth 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 Acworth an affordable place to study technology?
Acworth’s median household income of $80,703 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Acworth while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Georgia 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.