Nixa, Missouri has a population of about 24,131. The city’s median household income is $80,491 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited technology programs within 100 miles of Nixa, with tuition ranging from $9,024 to $24,022 per year. In the Springfield, MO metro area, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $123,360 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer technology programs. Distances are calculated from Nixa city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan University | Springfield, MO | 6.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Midwest Technical Institute-Missouri | Springfield, MO | 7.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Missouri State University-Springfield | Springfield, MO | 10.8 mi | $9,024 - $24,022 | – |
| Ozarks Technical Community College | Springfield, MO | 11.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Drury University | Springfield, MO | 11.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Missouri schools on the Missouri technology page.
Nixa is part of the Springfield, MO metro area (BLS area code 44180). 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 | $98,460 | Springfield, MO | $111,129 |
| Information Security Analyst | $88,150 | Springfield, MO | $99,492 |
| Computer Network Architect | $87,780 | Springfield, MO | $99,074 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrator | $76,550 | Springfield, MO | $86,400 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $67,840 | Springfield, MO | $76,569 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $48,410 | Springfield, MO | $54,639 |
| Web Developer | $70,670 | Springfield, MO | $79,763 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $123,360 | Springfield, MO | $139,233 |
Source: BLS, May 2024 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.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,131 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $80,491 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 34.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 88.6 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Technology-related employment in Christian County | 186 workers, 25 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 5 technology programs within 100 miles of Nixa. The closest is Bryan University in Springfield, MO (6.8 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Drury University (11.9 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Nixa are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($123,360), Software Developer ($98,460), Information Security Analyst ($88,150). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Missouri statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Springfield, MO is 10.3 miles from Nixa 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.
Nixa’s median household income of $80,491 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Nixa while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Missouri public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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