Best Online Technology Programs in Bowie, MD (2026)

Bowie, Maryland has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs, with tuition ranging from $55,834 to $73,198 per year for indexed programs. Bowie has a population of about 57,771. Median household income is $141,831 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 50.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $195,190 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Technology Schools to Bowie

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

#1

Capitol Technology University

Laurel, MD 8.6 miles from Bowie BOC Score 59.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $85,035
Avg net price $22,102/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Maryland Global Campus

Adelphi, MD 12.3 miles from Bowie BOC Score 41.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $65,287
Avg net price $22,063/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 54%
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Strayer University-Maryland

Suitland, MD 13.1 miles from Bowie BOC Score 21.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,092
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 60%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Maryland-Baltimore County

Baltimore, MD 20.4 miles from Bowie BOC Score 78.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $69,960
Avg net price $16,467/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

SANS Technology Institute

North Bethesda, MD 20.8 miles from Bowie
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 2

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Maryland Institute College of Art

Baltimore, MD 24.9 miles from Bowie BOC Score 53.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,212
Avg net price $42,729/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 15

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

University of Baltimore

Baltimore, MD 25.0 miles from Bowie BOC Score 57.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,335
Avg net price $13,868/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD 26.1 miles from Bowie BOC Score 88.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 94%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $87,555
Avg net price $18,809/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Technology Wages Near Bowie

Bowie is part of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area (BLS area code 47900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Maryland statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer$154,930Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$142,268
Information Security Analyst$148,950Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$136,777
Computer Network Architect$159,820Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$146,758
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$125,430Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$115,179
Computer Network Support Specialist$92,400Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$84,848
Computer User Support Specialist$77,860Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$71,497
Web Developer$134,350Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$123,370
Computer and Information Systems Manager$195,190Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$179,238

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.


Bowie at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population57,771Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$141,831Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+50.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)108.9 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Technology-related employment in Prince George’s County10,478 workers, 1,108 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near Bowie, MD?

Accredited schools offering technology programs near Bowie 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 near Bowie?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Bowie are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($195,190), Computer Network Architect ($159,820), Software Developer ($154,930). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Maryland statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Greenbelt instead of Bowie?

Greenbelt, MD is 8.3 miles from Bowie 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 Bowie an affordable place to study technology?

Bowie’s median household income of $141,831 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bowie while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Maryland 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 Bowie

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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.