Best Online Technology Programs in Kenner, LA (2026)

Kenner, Louisiana has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs. Kenner has a population of about 65,113. Median household income is $64,099 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $131,570 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Technology Schools to Kenner

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

#1

Herzing University-New Orleans

Metairie, LA 6.0 miles from Kenner BOC Score37.5
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#2

Delgado Community College

New Orleans, LA 9.2 miles from Kenner BOC Score41.7
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#3

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, LA 9.4 miles from Kenner BOC Score68.4
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#4

Loyola University New Orleans

New Orleans, LA 9.6 miles from Kenner BOC Score56.6
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#5

University of New Orleans

New Orleans, LA 11.4 miles from Kenner BOC Score45.7
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Louisiana schools on the Louisiana technology page.


Technology Wages Near Kenner

Kenner is part of the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area (BLS area code 35380). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Louisiana statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer$106,950New Orleans-Metairie, LA$115,497
Information Security Analyst$109,110New Orleans-Metairie, LA$117,829
Computer Network Architect$126,260New Orleans-Metairie, LA$136,350
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$91,570New Orleans-Metairie, LA$98,888
Computer Network Support Specialist$59,780New Orleans-Metairie, LA$64,557
Computer User Support Specialist$59,800New Orleans-Metairie, LA$64,579
Web Developer$75,340New Orleans-Metairie, LA$81,361
Computer and Information Systems Manager$131,570New Orleans-Metairie, LA$142,084

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.


Kenner at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population65,113Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$64,099Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+28.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)92.6 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Technology-related employment in Jefferson County3,188 workers, 588 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near Kenner, LA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs near Kenner. The closest is Herzing University-New Orleans in Metairie, LA (6.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of New Orleans (11.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying technology roles near Kenner?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Kenner are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($131,570), Computer Network Architect ($126,260), Information Security Analyst ($109,110). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Louisiana statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in New Orleans instead of Kenner?

New Orleans, LA is 19.9 miles from Kenner 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 Kenner an affordable place to study technology?

Kenner’s median household income of $64,099 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Kenner while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Louisiana 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.