Best Online Technology Programs in Liberal, KS (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Liberal, Kansas has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs. Liberal has a population of about 19,107. Median household income is $61,875 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 10.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Kansas, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $164,830 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Technology Schools to Liberal

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

#1

Seward County Community College

Liberal, KS 1.1 miles from Liberal BOC Score61.3
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#2

Oklahoma Panhandle State University

Goodwell, OK 49.9 miles from Liberal BOC Score37.8
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#3

Garden City Community College

Garden City, KS 64.0 miles from Liberal BOC Score56.0
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#4

Dodge City Community College

Dodge City, KS 70.3 miles from Liberal BOC Score45.2
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#5

High Plains Technology Center

Woodward, OK 94.2 miles from Liberal BOC Score44.4
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Kansas schools on the Kansas technology page.

Technology Wages Near Liberal

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Kansas, statewide)
Software Developer$113,420
Information Security Analyst$100,620
Computer Network Architect$100,610
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$83,340
Computer Network Support Specialist$60,060
Computer User Support Specialist$56,150
Web Developer$73,590
Computer and Information Systems Manager$164,830

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.

Liberal at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population19,107Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$61,875Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+10.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Technology-related employment in Seward County94 workers, 14 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near Liberal, KS?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs near Liberal. The closest is Seward County Community College in Liberal, KS (1.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is High Plains Technology Center (94.2 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying technology roles in Kansas?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles in Kansas are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($164,830), Software Developer ($113,420), Information Security Analyst ($100,620). Wages for Liberal workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Garden City instead of Liberal?

Garden City, KS is 64.4 miles from Liberal 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 Liberal an affordable place to study technology?

Liberal’s median household income of $61,875 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Liberal while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Kansas 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.

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