Best Online Technology Programs in Murray, KY (2026)

Murray, Kentucky has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs. Murray has a population of about 17,888. Median household income is $40,348 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 37.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Kentucky, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $140,360 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Technology Schools to Murray

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer technology programs near Murray, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Murray 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 Murray. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Murray State University

Murray, KY 0.1 miles from Murray BOC Score 58.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,737
Avg net price $9,096/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 54

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Technology Wages Near Murray

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Kentucky, statewide)
Software Developer$109,010
Information Security Analyst$103,630
Computer Network Architect$103,740
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$87,020
Computer Network Support SpecialistN/A
Computer User Support Specialist$57,850
Web Developer$82,630
Computer and Information Systems Manager$140,360

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.


Murray at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population17,888Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$40,348Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+37.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Technology-related employment in Calloway County255 workers, 57 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near Murray, KY?

Accredited schools offering technology programs near Murray are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying technology roles in Kentucky?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles in Kentucky are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($140,360), Software Developer ($109,010), Computer Network Architect ($103,740). Wages for Murray workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Paducah instead of Murray?

Paducah, KY is 36.2 miles from Murray 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 Murray an affordable place to study technology?

Murray’s median household income of $40,348 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Murray while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Kentucky 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: July 23, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.