Best Online Technology Programs in Greenbelt, MD (2026)

Greenbelt, Maryland has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs, with tuition ranging from $55,834 to $73,198 per year for indexed programs. Greenbelt has a population of about 24,572. Median household income is $86,352 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 46.1% 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 Greenbelt

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

#1

Capitol Technology University

Laurel, MD 4.0 miles from Greenbelt BOC Score59.9
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#2

University of Maryland Global Campus

Adelphi, MD 4.4 miles from Greenbelt BOC Score41.7
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#3

The Catholic University of America

Washington, DC 6.4 miles from Greenbelt BOC Score71.1
Published tuition$55,834 - $73,198
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#4

Prince George's Community College

Largo, MD 8.3 miles from Greenbelt BOC Score48.7
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#5

Strayer University-Global Region

Washington, DC 10.0 miles from Greenbelt BOC Score26.1
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Maryland schools on the Maryland technology page.


Technology Wages Near Greenbelt

Greenbelt 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.


Greenbelt at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population24,572Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$86,352Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+46.1%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 Greenbelt, MD?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs near Greenbelt. The closest is Capitol Technology University in Laurel, MD (4.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Strayer University-Global Region (10.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying technology roles near Greenbelt?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Greenbelt 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 College Park instead of Greenbelt?

College Park, MD is 2.4 miles from Greenbelt 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 Greenbelt an affordable place to study technology?

Greenbelt’s median household income of $86,352 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Greenbelt 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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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.