Best Technology Schools Near Belton, MO (2026)

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

Belton, Missouri has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs, with tuition ranging from $13,296 to $13,296 per year for indexed programs. Belton has a population of about 24,618. Median household income is $70,525 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $168,050 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Technology Schools to Belton

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer technology programs near Belton, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Belton 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 Belton. 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

Kansas City Art Institute

Kansas City, MO 15.9 miles from Belton
  • 4 year
30.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,032
Avg net price $27,650/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Park University

Parkville, MO 26.7 miles from Belton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
41.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,309
Avg net price $21,032/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 58%
  • Programs offered: 74

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, MO 43.1 miles from Belton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
54.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 64%
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,560
Avg net price $14,462/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,050
Out‑of‑state$18,600
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 92

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Missouri Western State University

Saint Joseph, MO 66.2 miles from Belton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
37.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,647
Avg net price $13,251/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies

Fayette, MO 101.9 miles from Belton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,991
Avg net price $14,601/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 53%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Northwest Missouri State University

Maryville, MO 107.5 miles from Belton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,885
Avg net price $16,244/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 81

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

University of Missouri-Columbia

Columbia, MO 118.9 miles from Belton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
75.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,403
Avg net price $20,268/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 156

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Columbia College

Columbia, MO 119.1 miles from Belton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
32.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,378
Avg net price $22,715/yr
Tuition
In‑state$25,826
Out‑of‑state$25,826
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Technology Wages Near Belton

Belton is part of the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area (BLS area code 28140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Missouri statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer $124,990 Kansas City, MO-KS $135,124
Information Security Analyst $104,010 Kansas City, MO-KS $112,443
Computer Network Architect $107,450 Kansas City, MO-KS $116,162
Network and Computer Systems Administrator $91,980 Kansas City, MO-KS $99,438
Computer Network Support Specialist $77,040 Kansas City, MO-KS $83,286
Computer User Support Specialist $60,210 Kansas City, MO-KS $65,092
Web Developer $89,420 Kansas City, MO-KS $96,670
Computer and Information Systems Manager $168,050 Kansas City, MO-KS $181,676

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.

Belton at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 24,618 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $70,525 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 25.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 92.5 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Technology-related employment in Cass County 189 workers, 70 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near Belton, MO?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs near Belton. The closest is Ottawa University-Online in Overland Park, KS (9.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City (17.5 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying technology roles near Belton?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Belton are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($168,050), Software Developer ($124,990), Computer Network Architect ($107,450). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Missouri statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Raymore instead of Belton?

Raymore, MO is 4.2 miles from Belton 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 Belton an affordable place to study technology?

Belton’s median household income of $70,525 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Belton while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Missouri 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 Belton

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Belton:

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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