Best Online Technology Programs in Monroe, NC (2026)

Monroe, North Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs, with tuition ranging from $2,792 to $30,286 per year for indexed programs. Monroe has a population of about 35,596. Median household income is $67,265 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.6% 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 Monroe

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

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

Technology Wages Near Monroe

Monroe 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.

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.

Monroe at a Glance

Other Monroe-Area Cities With Technology Programs

• Indian Trail, NC – 6.6 mi away (38,222 pop)
• Matthews, NC – 11.6 mi away (31,495 pop)
• Mint Hill, NC – 13.0 mi away (26,236 pop)
• Charlotte, NC – 20.7 mi away (1,438,351 pop)
• Lancaster, SC – 23.1 mi away (25,691 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near Monroe, NC?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs near Monroe. The closest is South Piedmont Community College in Polkton, NC (19.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Winthrop University (27.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying technology roles near Monroe?

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

Indian Trail, NC is 6.6 miles from Monroe 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 Monroe an affordable place to study technology?

Monroe’s median household income of $67,265 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Monroe 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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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.