Best Technology Schools Near Shawnee, KS (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Shawnee, Kansas has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs, with tuition ranging from $13,296 to $13,296 per year for indexed programs. Shawnee has a population of about 68,175. Median household income is $106,312 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 52.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $168,050 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Technology Schools to Shawnee

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer technology programs near Shawnee, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Shawnee city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 Shawnee. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Ottawa University-Kansas City

Overland Park, KS 10.9 miles from Shawnee
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,552
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 23

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Ottawa University-Online

Overland Park, KS 10.9 miles from Shawnee
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
60.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,552
Tuition
In‑state$13,296
Out‑of‑state$13,296
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Haskell Indian Nations University

Lawrence, KS 23.5 miles from Shawnee
  • 4 year
57.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,043
Avg net price $3,134/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS 24.0 miles from Shawnee
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,945
Avg net price $18,059/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 183

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Ottawa University-Ottawa

Ottawa, KS 37.6 miles from Shawnee
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
33.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,552
Avg net price $27,963/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 58%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Benedictine College

Atchison, KS 41.8 miles from Shawnee
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,175
Avg net price $27,891/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Rasmussen University-Kansas

Topeka, KS 48.2 miles from Shawnee
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
49.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,080
Avg net price $23,980/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS 95.8 miles from Shawnee
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
67.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,262
Avg net price $19,406/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 163

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Technology Wages Near Shawnee

Shawnee is part of the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area (BLS area code 28140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Kansas statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer $124,990 Kansas City, MO-KS $135,124
Information Security Analyst $104,010 Kansas City, MO-KS $112,443
Computer Network Architect $107,450 Kansas City, MO-KS $116,162
Network and Computer Systems Administrator $91,980 Kansas City, MO-KS $99,438
Computer Network Support Specialist $77,040 Kansas City, MO-KS $83,286
Computer User Support Specialist $60,210 Kansas City, MO-KS $65,092
Web Developer $89,420 Kansas City, MO-KS $96,670
Computer and Information Systems Manager $168,050 Kansas City, MO-KS $181,676

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.

Shawnee at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 68,175 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $106,312 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 52.4% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 92.5 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Technology-related employment in Johnson County 16,785 workers, 3,616 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near Shawnee, KS?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs near Shawnee. The closest is Johnson County Community College in Overland Park, KS (7.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Kansas City Art Institute (12.2 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying technology roles near Shawnee?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Shawnee are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($168,050), Software Developer ($124,990), Computer Network Architect ($107,450). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Kansas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Lenexa instead of Shawnee?

Lenexa, KS is 3.8 miles from Shawnee 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 Shawnee an affordable place to study technology?

Shawnee’s median household income of $106,312 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Shawnee 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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Other Programs Available in Shawnee

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Shawnee:

Data verified: September 6, 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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