Best Technology Schools Near Rochester, NY (2026)

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

Rochester, New York has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs. Rochester has a population of about 209,720. Median household income is $46,628 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Rochester, NY metro area, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $170,000 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Technology Schools to Rochester

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

University of Rochester

Rochester, NY 3.0 miles from Rochester
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
78.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 88%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $79,042
Avg net price $29,278/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 149

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Monroe Community College

Rochester, NY 4.6 miles from Rochester
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,174
Avg net price $6,353/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 76

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

St. John Fisher University

Rochester, NY 6.3 miles from Rochester
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
71.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,944
Avg net price $28,945/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Bryant & Stratton College-Greece

Rochester, NY 6.4 miles from Rochester
  • 4 year
38.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,568
Avg net price $11,503/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester, NY 6.5 miles from Rochester
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
70.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $76,571
Avg net price $34,906/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 128

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Technology Wages Near Rochester

Rochester is part of the Rochester, NY metro area (BLS area code 40380). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New York statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer $122,770 Rochester, NY $126,567
Information Security Analyst $105,860 Rochester, NY $109,134
Computer Network Architect $107,200 Rochester, NY $110,515
Network and Computer Systems Administrator $94,130 Rochester, NY $97,041
Computer Network Support Specialist $65,180 Rochester, NY $67,196
Computer User Support Specialist $60,620 Rochester, NY $62,495
Web Developer $79,930 Rochester, NY $82,402
Computer and Information Systems Manager $170,000 Rochester, NY $175,258

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.

Rochester at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 209,720 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $46,628 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 29.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 97.0 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Technology-related employment in Monroe County 9,275 workers, 812 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near Rochester, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs near Rochester. The closest is University of Rochester in Rochester, NY (3.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Rochester Institute of Technology (6.5 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying technology roles near Rochester?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Rochester are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($170,000), Software Developer ($122,770), Computer Network Architect ($107,200). 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 Brockport instead of Rochester?

Brockport, NY is 16.6 miles from Rochester 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 Rochester an affordable place to study technology?

Rochester’s median household income of $46,628 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Rochester 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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Other Programs Available in Rochester

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

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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