Best Online Technology Programs in McHenry, IL (2026)

McHenry, Illinois has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs, with tuition ranging from $3,822 to $12,833 per year for indexed programs. McHenry has a population of about 27,774. Median household income is $86,865 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.5% 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 McHenry

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

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

Technology Wages Near McHenry

McHenry 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.

McHenry at a Glance

Other McHenry-Area Cities With Technology Programs

• Woodstock, IL – 7.5 mi away (25,628 pop)
• Crystal Lake, IL – 7.6 mi away (40,339 pop)
• Lake in the Hills, IL – 10.6 mi away (28,830 pop)
• Round Lake Beach, IL – 11.2 mi away (286,350 pop)
• Algonquin, IL – 12.2 mi away (30,947 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near McHenry, IL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs near McHenry. The closest is McHenry County College in Crystal Lake, IL (7.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Oakton College (28.5 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying technology roles near McHenry?

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

Woodstock, IL is 7.5 miles from McHenry 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 McHenry an affordable place to study technology?

McHenry’s median household income of $86,865 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in McHenry 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.