Best Online Technology Programs in Newton, MA (2026)

Newton, Massachusetts has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs, with tuition ranging from $58,150 to $77,082 per year for indexed programs. Newton has a population of about 88,504. Median household income is $184,989 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 80.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $214,960 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Technology Schools to Newton

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

#1

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, MA 2.3 miles from Newton BOC Score78.5
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#2

Massachusetts Bay Community College

Wellesley Hills, MA 3.1 miles from Newton BOC Score58.1
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#3

Brandeis University

Waltham, MA 3.6 miles from Newton BOC Score75.2
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#4

Bentley University

Waltham, MA 3.6 miles from Newton BOC Score78.3
Published tuition$58,150 - $77,082
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#5

Emerson College

Boston, MA 5.4 miles from Newton BOC Score67.3
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Massachusetts schools on the Massachusetts technology page.


Technology Wages Near Newton

Newton is part of the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area (BLS area code 14460). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Massachusetts statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer$166,090Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH$153,361
Information Security Analyst$136,550Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH$126,085
Computer Network Architect$160,650Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH$148,338
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$116,770Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH$107,821
Computer Network Support Specialist$88,950Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH$82,133
Computer User Support Specialist$77,850Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH$71,884
Web Developer$108,520Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH$100,203
Computer and Information Systems Manager$214,960Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH$198,486

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.


Newton at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population88,504Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$184,989Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+80.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)108.3 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Technology-related employment in Middlesex County68,059 workers, 4,650 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near Newton, MA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs near Newton. The closest is Boston College in Chestnut Hill, MA (2.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Emerson College (5.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying technology roles near Newton?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Newton are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($214,960), Software Developer ($166,090), Computer Network Architect ($160,650). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Massachusetts statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Watertown instead of Newton?

Watertown, MA is 3.1 miles from Newton 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 Newton an affordable place to study technology?

Newton’s median household income of $184,989 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Newton while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Massachusetts 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.