Best Technology Schools Near Gastonia, NC (2026)

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

Gastonia, North Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs, with tuition ranging from $3,186 to $16,866 per year for indexed programs. Gastonia has a population of about 81,632. Median household income is $60,554 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.7% 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 Gastonia

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

Charlotte, NC 25.9 miles from Gastonia
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.0 BOC Score
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: 122

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Montreat College

Montreat, NC 68.3 miles from Gastonia
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
26.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 37%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,151
Avg net price $27,061/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Appalachian State University

Boone, NC 72.3 miles from Gastonia
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
69.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,836
Avg net price $16,836/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 108

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Strayer University-North Carolina

Greensboro, NC 91.8 miles from Gastonia
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
17.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 13%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,092
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 45%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Guilford College

Greensboro, NC 93.3 miles from Gastonia
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
38.2 BOC Score
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: 35

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

#6

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, NC 95.8 miles from Gastonia
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
59.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,160
Avg net price $10,965/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 108

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

North Carolina A & T State University

Greensboro, NC 97.6 miles from Gastonia
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,440
Avg net price $10,846/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 75

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Elon University

Elon, NC 111.4 miles from Gastonia
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $74,545
Avg net price $41,555/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 71

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Technology Wages Near Gastonia

Gastonia 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.

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

Gastonia at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 81,632 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $60,554 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 27.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 97.3 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Technology-related employment in Gaston County 828 workers, 182 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near Gastonia, NC?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs near Gastonia. The closest is Gaston College in Dallas, NC (4.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is York Technical College (24.3 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying technology roles near Gastonia?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Gastonia 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 Lincolnton instead of Gastonia?

Lincolnton, NC is 15.8 miles from Gastonia 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 Gastonia an affordable place to study technology?

Gastonia’s median household income of $60,554 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Gastonia 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 Gastonia

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

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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