Best Online Technology Programs in Brandon, MS (2026)

Brandon, Mississippi has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs, with tuition ranging from $3,510 to $28,611 per year for indexed programs. Brandon has a population of about 25,352. Median household income is $93,073 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 41.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Jackson, MS metro area, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $128,800 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Technology Schools to Brandon

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer technology programs near Brandon. Distances are calculated from Brandon city center.

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Mississippi schools on the Mississippi technology page.

Technology Wages Near Brandon

Brandon is part of the Jackson, MS metro area (BLS area code 27140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Mississippi statewide.

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.

Brandon at a Glance

Other Brandon-Area Cities With Technology Programs

• Pearl, MS – 6.0 mi away (26,485 pop)
• Jackson, MS – 13.3 mi away (342,607 pop)
• Ridgeland, MS – 13.5 mi away (24,483 pop)
• Madison, MS – 15.8 mi away (26,031 pop)
• Clinton, MS – 21.1 mi away (25,211 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near Brandon, MS?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs near Brandon. The closest is Strayer University-Mississippi in Jackson, MS (11.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Holmes Community College (48.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying technology roles near Brandon?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Brandon are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($128,800), Computer Network Architect ($99,470), Software Developer ($96,990). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Mississippi statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Pearl instead of Brandon?

Pearl, MS is 6.0 miles from Brandon 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 Brandon an affordable place to study technology?

Brandon’s median household income of $93,073 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Brandon while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Mississippi 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.