Best Online Technology Programs in Des Plaines, IL (2026)

Des Plaines, Illinois has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs, with tuition ranging from $3,822 to $14,880 per year for indexed programs. Des Plaines has a population of about 59,408. Median household income is $94,303 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 38.7% 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 Des Plaines

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer technology programs near Des Plaines. Distances are calculated from Des Plaines city center.

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

Technology Wages Near Des Plaines

Des Plaines 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.

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.

Des Plaines at a Glance

Other Des Plaines-Area Cities With Technology Programs

• Mount Prospect, IL – 2.8 mi away (54,171 pop)
• Park Ridge, IL – 3.3 mi away (37,496 pop)
• Niles, IL – 4.7 mi away (29,617 pop)
• Elk Grove Village, IL – 5.1 mi away (32,931 pop)
• Glenview, IL – 5.3 mi away (47,475 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near Des Plaines, IL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs near Des Plaines. The closest is Oakton College in Des Plaines, IL (2.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Elmhurst University (9.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying technology roles near Des Plaines?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Des Plaines 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 Mount Prospect instead of Des Plaines?

Mount Prospect, IL is 2.8 miles from Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines an affordable place to study technology?

Des Plaines’s median household income of $94,303 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Des Plaines 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.