Best Online Technology Programs in Rolling Meadows, IL (2026)

Rolling Meadows, Illinois has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs, with tuition ranging from $3,822 to $14,880 per year for indexed programs. Rolling Meadows has a population of about 23,981. Median household income is $100,424 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 40.5% 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 Rolling Meadows

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

#1

William Rainey Harper College

Palatine, IL 2.4 miles from Rolling Meadows BOC Score59.2
Published tuition$3,822 - $12,833
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#2

Oakton College

Des Plaines, IL 7.5 miles from Rolling Meadows BOC Score57.2
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#3

Elmhurst University

Elmhurst, IL 13.1 miles from Rolling Meadows BOC Score64.9
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#4

City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College

Chicago, IL 14.5 miles from Rolling Meadows BOC Score59.5
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#5

Triton College

River Grove, IL 14.5 miles from Rolling Meadows BOC Score54.9
Published tuition$4,920 - $14,880
Online programsYes

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


Technology Wages Near Rolling Meadows

Rolling Meadows 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.


Rolling Meadows at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population23,981Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$100,424Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+40.5%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 Rolling Meadows, IL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs near Rolling Meadows. The closest is William Rainey Harper College in Palatine, IL (2.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Triton College (14.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying technology roles near Rolling Meadows?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Rolling Meadows 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 Arlington Heights instead of Rolling Meadows?

Arlington Heights, IL is 2.6 miles from Rolling Meadows 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 Rolling Meadows an affordable place to study technology?

Rolling Meadows’s median household income of $100,424 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Rolling Meadows 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.