Best Technology Schools Near Smyrna, GA (2026)

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

Smyrna, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs. Smyrna has a population of about 56,285. Median household income is $96,780 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 59.0% 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 Smyrna

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

Life University

Marietta, GA 4.8 miles from Smyrna
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
31.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,397
Avg net price $29,791/yr
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  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus

Atlanta, GA 9.4 miles from Smyrna
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
95.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $102,772
Avg net price $12,116/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 64

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Herzing University-Atlanta

Atlanta, GA 10.6 miles from Smyrna
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
23.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,909
Avg net price $21,679/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 36%
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Atlanta Metropolitan State College

Atlanta, GA 12.5 miles from Smyrna
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
32.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 18%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,252
Avg net price $5,258/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 41%
  • Programs offered: 10

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA 12.7 miles from Smyrna
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,552
Avg net price $15,048/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 116

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

DeVry University-Georgia

Decatur, GA 14.0 miles from Smyrna
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
22.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 20%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,987
Avg net price $28,229/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 55%
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Strayer University-Georgia

Chamblee, GA 14.3 miles from Smyrna
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
26.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 16%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,092
Avg net price $18,318/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 44%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Clayton State University

Morrow, GA 21.6 miles from Smyrna
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,179
Avg net price $8,365/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Technology Wages Near Smyrna

Smyrna 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.

Smyrna at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 56,285 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $96,780 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 59.0% 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near Smyrna, GA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs near Smyrna. The closest is Lincoln College of Technology-Marietta in Marietta, GA (3.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Herzing University-Atlanta (10.6 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying technology roles near Smyrna?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Smyrna 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 Marietta instead of Smyrna?

Marietta, GA is 6.3 miles from Smyrna 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 Smyrna an affordable place to study technology?

Smyrna’s median household income of $96,780 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Smyrna 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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Other Programs Available in Smyrna

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

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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