Best Online Technology Programs in Liberty, MO (2026)

Liberty, Missouri has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs. Liberty has a population of about 30,446. Median household income is $95,425 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 39.9% 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 Liberty

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

#1

Park University

Parkville, MO 14.4 miles from Liberty BOC Score 41.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Kansas City Art Institute

Kansas City, MO 15.9 miles from Liberty BOC Score 30.9
  • 4 year
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: 5

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Missouri Western State University

Saint Joseph, MO 40.8 miles from Liberty BOC Score 37.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 49

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, MO 49.2 miles from Liberty BOC Score 54.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
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: 61

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Missouri Valley College

Marshall, MO 66.4 miles from Liberty BOC Score 30.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,221
Avg net price $18,086/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 53%
  • Programs offered: 23

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Northwest Missouri State University

Maryville, MO 80.9 miles from Liberty BOC Score 48.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,885
Avg net price $16,244/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies

Fayette, MO 93.0 miles from Liberty BOC Score 54.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,991
Avg net price $14,601/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 53%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Columbia College

Columbia, MO 113.9 miles from Liberty BOC Score 32.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
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: 22

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Technology Wages Near Liberty

Liberty 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.

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


Liberty at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population30,446Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$95,425Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+39.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)92.5 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Technology-related employment in Clay County2,611 workers, 203 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near Liberty, MO?

Accredited schools offering technology programs near Liberty 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 Liberty?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Liberty 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 Gladstone instead of Liberty?

Gladstone, MO is 7.7 miles from Liberty 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 Liberty an affordable place to study technology?

Liberty’s median household income of $95,425 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Liberty 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 Liberty

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

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.