Best Online Technology Programs in Salisbury, NC (2026)

Salisbury, North Carolina has a population of about 35,730. The city’s median household income is $51,058 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited technology programs within 100 miles of Salisbury. In the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $172,100 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).


Closest Technology Schools to Salisbury

The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer technology programs. Distances are calculated from Salisbury city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Rowan-Cabarrus Community CollegeSalisbury, NC1.8 miContact school for pricing
Davidson-Davie Community CollegeThomasville, NC22.3 miContact school for pricing
Mitchell Community CollegeStatesville, NC24.0 miContact school for pricing
Stanly Community CollegeAlbemarle, NC26.9 miContact school for pricing
University of North Carolina at CharlotteCharlotte, NC28.1 miContact school for pricing

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


Technology Wages Near Salisbury

Salisbury 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$132,100Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC$135,766
Information Security Analyst$127,840Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC$131,387
Computer Network Architect$129,640Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC$133,237
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$98,350Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC$101,079
Computer Network Support Specialist$65,380Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC$67,194
Computer User Support Specialist$61,250Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC$62,950
Web Developer$96,110Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC$98,777
Computer and Information Systems Manager$172,100Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC$176,876

Source: BLS, May 2024 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.


Salisbury at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population35,730Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$51,058Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+26.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)97.3 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Technology-related employment in Rowan County138 workers, 18 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology programs are near Salisbury, NC?

Our directory lists 5 technology programs within 100 miles of Salisbury. The closest is Rowan-Cabarrus Community College in Salisbury, NC (1.8 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is University of North Carolina at Charlotte (28.1 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

What are the highest-paying technology roles near Salisbury?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Salisbury are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($172,100), Software Developer ($132,100), Computer Network Architect ($129,640). 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 Salisbury?

Kannapolis, NC is 15.5 miles from Salisbury 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 Salisbury an affordable place to study technology?

Salisbury’s median household income of $51,058 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Salisbury 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.