Atlantic City, New Jersey has a population of about 38,486. The city’s median household income is $36,220 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited technology programs within 100 miles of Atlantic City, with tuition ranging from $4,863 to $15,261 per year. In the Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ metro area, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $162,550 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 Atlantic City city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockton University | Galloway, NJ | 8.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Atlantic Cape Community College | Mays Landing, NJ | 15.5 mi | $4,863 - $15,261 | – |
| Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus | Vineland, NJ | 32.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Camden County College | Blackwood, NJ | 41.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Rowan University | Glassboro, NJ | 42.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New Jersey schools on the New Jersey technology page.
Atlantic City is part of the Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ metro area (BLS area code 12100). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New Jersey statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developer | $121,540 | Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $122,892 |
| Information Security Analyst | $97,950 | Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $99,039 |
| Computer Network Architect | $123,710 | Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $125,086 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrator | $95,060 | Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $96,117 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $59,980 | Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $60,647 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $54,060 | Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $54,661 |
| Web Developer | $70,460 | Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $71,244 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $162,550 | Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $164,358 |
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 | 38,486 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $36,220 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 20.5% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 98.9 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Our directory lists 5 technology programs within 100 miles of Atlantic City. The closest is Stockton University in Galloway, NJ (8.8 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Rowan University (42.3 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Atlantic City are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($162,550), Computer Network Architect ($123,710), Software Developer ($121,540). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New Jersey statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Pleasantville, NJ is 3.5 miles from Atlantic City 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.
Atlantic City’s median household income of $36,220 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Atlantic City while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New Jersey public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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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