Best Online Technology Programs in Battle Creek, MI (2026)

Battle Creek, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs, with tuition ranging from $8,300 to $28,655 per year for indexed programs. Battle Creek has a population of about 52,392. Median household income is $51,699 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Battle Creek, MI metro area, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $142,770 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Technology Schools to Battle Creek

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

#1

Kellogg Community College

Battle Creek, MI 3.7 miles from Battle Creek BOC Score44.1
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#2

The University of Olivet

Olivet, MI 18.5 miles from Battle Creek BOC Score36.5
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#3

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, MI 19.5 miles from Battle Creek BOC Score63.2
Published tuition$15,298 - $28,655
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#4

Michigan Career and Technical Institute

Plainwell, MI 23.3 miles from Battle Creek BOC Score31.3
Published tuition$8,300 - $16,152
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#5

Kalamazoo Valley Community College

Kalamazoo, MI 23.7 miles from Battle Creek BOC Score49.9
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Michigan schools on the Michigan technology page.


Technology Wages Near Battle Creek

Battle Creek is part of the Battle Creek, MI metro area (BLS area code 12980). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Michigan statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer$126,050Battle Creek, MI$139,282
Information Security Analyst$106,230MI statewide$117,381
Computer Network Architect$112,040MI statewide$123,801
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$92,280Battle Creek, MI$101,967
Computer Network Support Specialist$65,900MI statewide$72,818
Computer User Support Specialist$58,410Battle Creek, MI$64,541
Web Developer$98,470MI statewide$108,807
Computer and Information Systems Manager$142,770Battle Creek, MI$157,757

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.


Battle Creek at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population52,392Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$51,699Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+22.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)90.5 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Technology-related employment in Calhoun County635 workers, 42 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near Battle Creek, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs near Battle Creek. The closest is Kellogg Community College in Battle Creek, MI (3.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Kalamazoo Valley Community College (23.7 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying technology roles near Battle Creek?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Battle Creek are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($142,770), Software Developer ($126,050), Computer Network Architect ($112,040). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Michigan statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Kalamazoo instead of Battle Creek?

Kalamazoo, MI is 18.4 miles from Battle Creek 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 Battle Creek an affordable place to study technology?

Battle Creek’s median household income of $51,699 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Battle Creek while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Michigan 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.