Olive Branch, Mississippi has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs, with tuition ranging from $13,920 to $48,038 per year for indexed programs. Olive Branch has a population of about 46,538. Median household income is $98,421 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 31.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $161,790 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Technology Schools to Olive Branch
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer technology programs near Olive Branch, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Olive Branch 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 Olive Branch.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$33,601
Avg net price
$18,032/yr
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Source:Accreditor: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$36,396
Avg net price
$7,911/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$34,081
Avg net price
$8,343/yr
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Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$32,912
Avg net price
$4,616/yr
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Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$31,919
Avg net price
$9,686/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 65%
- Programs offered: 25
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$28,421
Avg net price
$3,715/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$51,513
Avg net price
$17,595/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 83%
- Programs offered: 108
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$32,922
Avg net price
$5,643/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Mississippi schools on the Mississippi technology page.
Technology Wages Near Olive Branch
Olive Branch is part of the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area (BLS area code 32820). 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 |
$125,580 |
Memphis, TN-MS-AR |
$136,204 |
| Information Security Analyst |
$97,370 |
Memphis, TN-MS-AR |
$105,607 |
| Computer Network Architect |
$126,400 |
Memphis, TN-MS-AR |
$137,093 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrator |
$89,250 |
Memphis, TN-MS-AR |
$96,800 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist |
$70,720 |
Memphis, TN-MS-AR |
$76,703 |
| Computer User Support Specialist |
$59,460 |
Memphis, TN-MS-AR |
$64,490 |
| Web Developer |
$79,690 |
Memphis, TN-MS-AR |
$86,432 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager |
$161,790 |
Memphis, TN-MS-AR |
$175,477 |
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.
Olive Branch at a Glance
| Metric |
Value |
Source |
| Population |
46,538 |
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income |
$98,421 |
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ |
31.1% |
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) |
92.2 (below U.S. average) |
BEA RPP 2024 |
| Technology-related employment in DeSoto County |
337 workers, 54 establishments |
BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Olive Branch-Area Cities With Technology Programs
- Southaven, MS – 7.4 mi away (53,214 pop)
- Germantown, TN – 9.2 mi away (39,056 pop)
- Collierville, TN – 10.3 mi away (49,177 pop)
- Horn Lake, MS – 11.5 mi away (27,042 pop)
- Memphis, TN – 12.4 mi away (1,069,661 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited technology schools are near Olive Branch, MS?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs near Olive Branch. The closest is Strayer University-Tennessee in Memphis, TN (8.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southwest Tennessee Community College (13.9 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying technology roles near Olive Branch?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Olive Branch are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($161,790), Computer Network Architect ($126,400), Software Developer ($125,580). 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 Southaven instead of Olive Branch?
Southaven, MS is 7.4 miles from Olive Branch 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 Olive Branch an affordable place to study technology?
Olive Branch’s median household income of $98,421 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Olive Branch 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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- Social Work programs in Olive Branch, MS
- Counseling programs in Olive Branch, MS
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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