Best Online Technology Programs in Berwyn, IL (2026)

Berwyn, Illinois has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs, with tuition ranging from $4,920 to $29,360 per year for indexed programs. Berwyn has a population of about 55,888. Median household income is $75,235 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $173,760 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Technology Schools to Berwyn

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

#1

Morton College

Cicero, IL 2.0 miles from Berwyn BOC Score49.6
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#2

Triton College

River Grove, IL 5.6 miles from Berwyn BOC Score54.9
Published tuition$4,920 - $14,880
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#3

City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College

Chicago, IL 6.5 miles from Berwyn BOC Score43.9
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#4

City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College

Chicago, IL 7.0 miles from Berwyn BOC Score51.1
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#5

University of Illinois Chicago

Chicago, IL 7.5 miles from Berwyn BOC Score79.6
Published tuition$14,338 - $29,360
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Illinois schools on the Illinois technology page.


Technology Wages Near Berwyn

Berwyn is part of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area (BLS area code 16980). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Illinois statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer$134,380Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$129,710
Information Security Analyst$125,310Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$120,956
Computer Network Architect$143,800Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$138,803
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$103,170Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$99,585
Computer Network Support Specialist$73,340Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$70,792
Computer User Support Specialist$60,730Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$58,620
Web Developer$96,870Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$93,504
Computer and Information Systems Manager$173,760Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$167,722

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.


Berwyn at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population55,888Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$75,235Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+25.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)103.6 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Technology-related employment in Cook County79,081 workers, 6,212 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near Berwyn, IL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs near Berwyn. The closest is Morton College in Cicero, IL (2.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Illinois Chicago (7.5 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying technology roles near Berwyn?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Berwyn are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($173,760), Computer Network Architect ($143,800), Software Developer ($134,380). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Illinois statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Cicero instead of Berwyn?

Cicero, IL is 1.6 miles from Berwyn 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 Berwyn an affordable place to study technology?

Berwyn’s median household income of $75,235 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Berwyn while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Illinois 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.