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

#1

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, MA 2.3 miles from Newton BOC Score 78.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 91%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $103,937
Avg net price $41,704/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Brandeis University

Waltham, MA 3.6 miles from Newton BOC Score 75.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 40%
Graduation rate 86%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $77,231
Avg net price $35,736/yr
Tuition
In‑state$68,080
Out‑of‑state$68,080
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Bentley University

Waltham, MA 3.6 miles from Newton BOC Score 78.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 89%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $120,959
Avg net price $37,930/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Emerson College

Boston, MA 5.4 miles from Newton BOC Score 67.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 51%
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,832
Avg net price $49,180/yr
Tuition
In‑state$57,056
Out‑of‑state$57,056
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 15

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Harvard University

Cambridge, MA 5.5 miles from Newton BOC Score 90.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 98%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $101,817
Avg net price $19,066/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Boston University

Boston, MA 5.7 miles from Newton BOC Score 81.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 11%
Graduation rate 89%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $83,238
Avg net price $24,402/yr
Tuition
In‑state$68,102
Out‑of‑state$68,102
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 85

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Lesley University

Cambridge, MA 5.7 miles from Newton BOC Score 46.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,173
Avg net price $31,152/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Wentworth Institute of Technology

Boston, MA 5.8 miles from Newton BOC Score 68.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $82,721
Avg net price $34,170/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 10

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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?

Accredited schools offering technology programs near Newton 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 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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Other Programs Available in Newton

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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 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.