Kentwood, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs, with tuition ranging from $8,300 to $16,152 per year for indexed programs. Kentwood has a population of about 54,114. Median household income is $73,647 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $142,700 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Technology Schools to Kentwood
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer technology programs near Kentwood, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Kentwood 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Kentwood.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
98%
Graduation rate
53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$45,099
Avg net price
$17,707/yr
TuitionIn‑state$24,466
Out‑of‑state$24,466
Key stats- Retention rate: 78%
- Programs offered: 28
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$56,118
Avg net price
$16,317/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 76%
- Programs offered: 58
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$53,562
Avg net price
$15,273/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 80%
- Programs offered: 105
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$54,735
Avg net price
$8,624/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 75%
- Programs offered: 95
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$54,742
Avg net price
$20,694/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 81%
- Programs offered: 22
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$67,253
Avg net price
$19,680/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 91%
- Programs offered: 82
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
90%
Graduation rate
60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$55,874
Avg net price
$17,597/yr
TuitionIn‑state$14,760
Out‑of‑state$14,760
Key stats- Retention rate: 75%
- Programs offered: 91
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
82%
Graduation rate
33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$35,833
Avg net price
$13,157/yr
TuitionIn‑state$13,000
Out‑of‑state$13,000
Key stats- Retention rate: 69%
- Programs offered: 40
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Michigan schools on the Michigan technology page.
Technology Wages Near Kentwood
Kentwood is part of the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area (BLS area code 24340). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Michigan statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Software Developer | $107,520 | Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $112,586 |
| Information Security Analyst | $95,660 | Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $100,168 |
| Computer Network Architect | $114,310 | Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $119,696 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrator | $93,440 | Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $97,843 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $65,120 | Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $68,188 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $57,980 | Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $60,712 |
| Web Developer | $80,400 | Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $84,188 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $142,700 | Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $149,424 |
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.
Kentwood at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 54,114 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $73,647 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 35.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 95.5 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Technology-related employment in Kent County | 7,232 workers, 613 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Kentwood-Area Cities With Technology Programs
- Wyoming, MI – 5.8 mi away (75,567 pop)
- Grand Rapids, MI – 6.2 mi away (595,467 pop)
- Walker, MI – 10.4 mi away (24,775 pop)
- Holland, MI – 26.9 mi away (101,421 pop)
- Norton Shores, MI – 38.4 mi away (24,340 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited technology schools are near Kentwood, MI?
Accredited schools offering technology programs near Kentwood 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 Kentwood?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Kentwood are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($142,700), Computer Network Architect ($114,310), Software Developer ($107,520). 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 Wyoming instead of Kentwood?
Wyoming, MI is 5.8 miles from Kentwood 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 Kentwood an affordable place to study technology?
Kentwood’s median household income of $73,647 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Kentwood 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: 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.
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