Best Online Technology Programs in Poughkeepsie, NY (2026)

Poughkeepsie, New York has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs, with tuition ranging from $5,346 to $15,709 per year for indexed programs. Poughkeepsie has a population of about 31,778. Median household income is $60,050 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 31.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY metro area, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $175,170 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Technology Schools to Poughkeepsie

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer technology programs near Poughkeepsie. Distances are calculated from Poughkeepsie city center.

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 Poughkeepsie. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Marist College

Poughkeepsie, NY 2.0 miles from Poughkeepsie BOC Score72.1
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#2

Dutchess Community College

Poughkeepsie, NY 2.4 miles from Poughkeepsie BOC Score55.7
Published tuition$5,346 - $15,709
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#3

State University of New York at New Paltz

New Paltz, NY 8.9 miles from Poughkeepsie BOC Score73.7
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#4

Mount Saint Mary College

Newburgh, NY 13.5 miles from Poughkeepsie BOC Score59.1
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#5

Ulster County Community College

Stone Ridge, NY 15.5 miles from Poughkeepsie BOC Score62.6
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New York schools on the New York technology page.


Technology Wages Near Poughkeepsie

Poughkeepsie is part of the Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY metro area (BLS area code 28880). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New York statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer$145,830Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY$133,300
Information Security Analyst$106,740Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY$97,569
Computer Network Architect$165,570Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY$151,344
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$96,070Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY$87,815
Computer Network Support Specialist$98,210Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY$89,771
Computer User Support Specialist$70,110Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY$64,086
Web Developer$67,600Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY$61,792
Computer and Information Systems Manager$175,170Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY$160,119

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.


Poughkeepsie at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population31,778Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$60,050Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+31.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)109.4 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Technology-related employment in Dutchess County1,557 workers, 314 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near Poughkeepsie, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs near Poughkeepsie. The closest is Marist College in Poughkeepsie, NY (2.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Ulster County Community College (15.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying technology roles near Poughkeepsie?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Poughkeepsie are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($175,170), Computer Network Architect ($165,570), Software Developer ($145,830). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New York statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Newburgh instead of Poughkeepsie?

Newburgh, NY is 14.2 miles from Poughkeepsie 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 Poughkeepsie an affordable place to study technology?

Poughkeepsie’s median household income of $60,050 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Poughkeepsie while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New York 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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Data verified: June 11, 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.