Valparaiso University
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Online programsYes
Best Online Technology Programs in Portage, IN (2026)
Portage, Indiana has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs, with tuition ranging from $5,093 to $16,287 per year for indexed programs. Portage has a population of about 37,951. Median household income is $72,833 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.0% 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 Portage
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer technology programs near Portage. Distances are calculated from Portage 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 Portage. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Purdue University Northwest
Published tuition$8,419 - $16,287
Online programsYes
South Suburban College
Published tuition$5,093 - $12,683
Online programsYes
City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College
Published tuitionContact school for pricing
Online programsYes
Prairie State College
Published tuitionContact school for pricing
Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Indiana schools on the Indiana technology page.
Technology Wages Near Portage
Portage 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 Indiana statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developer | $134,380 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $129,710 |
| Information Security Analyst | $125,310 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $120,956 |
| Computer Network Architect | $143,800 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $138,803 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrator | $103,170 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $99,585 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $73,340 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $70,792 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $60,730 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $58,620 |
| Web Developer | $96,870 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $93,504 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $173,760 | Chicago-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.
Portage at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,951 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $72,833 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 16.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 103.6 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Technology-related employment in Porter County | 1,046 workers, 168 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Portage-Area Cities With Technology Programs
- Hobart, IN – 7.0 mi away (28,248 pop)
- Gary, IN – 8.7 mi away (76,424 pop)
- Merrillville, IN – 10.7 mi away (34,994 pop)
- Highland, IN – 14.7 mi away (22,737 pop)
- Crown Point, IN – 14.7 mi away (29,176 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited technology schools are near Portage, IN?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs near Portage. The closest is Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, IN (11.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Prairie State College (24.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying technology roles near Portage?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Portage 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 Indiana statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Hobart instead of Portage?
Hobart, IN is 7.0 miles from Portage 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 Portage an affordable place to study technology?
Portage’s median household income of $72,833 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Portage while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Indiana 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.