Best Technology Schools Near Jackson, MS (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Jackson, Mississippi has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs. Jackson has a population of about 149,827. Median household income is $43,238 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.6% 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 Jackson

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

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Jackson State University

Jackson, MS 1.4 miles from Jackson
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
27.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,060
Avg net price $23,836/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 58

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Strayer University-Mississippi

Jackson, MS 1.8 miles from Jackson
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
20.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 9%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,092
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Technology Wages Near Jackson

Jackson 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.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer $96,990 Jackson, MS $108,978
Information Security Analyst $90,460 Jackson, MS $101,640
Computer Network Architect $99,470 Jackson, MS $111,764
Network and Computer Systems Administrator $75,050 Jackson, MS $84,326
Computer Network Support Specialist $66,910 Jackson, MS $75,180
Computer User Support Specialist $52,600 Jackson, MS $59,101
Web Developer $83,160 Jackson, MS $93,438
Computer and Information Systems Manager $128,800 Jackson, MS $144,719

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.

Jackson at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 149,827 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $43,238 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 28.6% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 89.0 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Technology-related employment in Hinds County 1,229 workers, 155 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near Jackson, MS?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs near Jackson. The closest is Jackson State University in Jackson, MS (1.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Holmes Community College (48.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying technology roles near Jackson?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Jackson 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 Jackson?

Pearl, MS is 7.7 miles from Jackson 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 Jackson an affordable place to study technology?

Jackson’s median household income of $43,238 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Jackson 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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Other Programs Available in Jackson

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Data verified: September 6, 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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