Best Online Technology Programs in Concord, NC (2026)

Concord, North Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs, with tuition ranging from $2,792 to $10,951 per year for indexed programs. Concord has a population of about 106,518. Median household income is $84,752 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 41.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $176,840 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Technology Schools to Concord

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

#1

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, NC 7.9 miles from Concord BOC Score 72.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,289
Avg net price $15,435/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

High Point University

High Point, NC 54.1 miles from Concord BOC Score 62.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 75%
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,389
Avg net price $38,707/yr
Tuition
In‑state$45,312
Out‑of‑state$45,312
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Strayer University-North Carolina

Greensboro, NC 62.0 miles from Concord BOC Score 17.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 13%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,092
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 45%
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Guilford College

Greensboro, NC 63.7 miles from Concord BOC Score 38.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 80%
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,590
Avg net price $22,270/yr
Tuition
In‑state$41,362
Out‑of‑state$41,362
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, NC 65.6 miles from Concord BOC Score 59.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,160
Avg net price $10,965/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

North Carolina A & T State University

Greensboro, NC 67.7 miles from Concord BOC Score 55.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,440
Avg net price $10,846/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Appalachian State University

Boone, NC 81.2 miles from Concord BOC Score 69.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,836
Avg net price $16,836/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 61

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Pembroke, NC 94.5 miles from Concord BOC Score 47.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,407
Avg net price $10,260/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Technology Wages Near Concord

Concord is part of the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area (BLS area code 16740). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to North Carolina statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer$135,920Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC$139,692
Information Security Analyst$131,440Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC$135,087
Computer Network Architect$134,410Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC$138,140
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$89,990Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC$92,487
Computer Network Support Specialist$75,420Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC$77,513
Computer User Support Specialist$60,220Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC$61,891
Web Developer$101,980Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC$104,810
Computer and Information Systems Manager$176,840Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC$181,747

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.


Concord at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population106,518Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$84,752Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+41.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)97.3 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Technology-related employment in Cabarrus County1,454 workers, 421 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near Concord, NC?

Accredited schools offering technology programs near Concord 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 Concord?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Concord are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($176,840), Software Developer ($135,920), Computer Network Architect ($134,410). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with North Carolina statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Kannapolis instead of Concord?

Kannapolis, NC is 5.7 miles from Concord 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 Concord an affordable place to study technology?

Concord’s median household income of $84,752 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Concord while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and North Carolina 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 Concord

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

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.