Best Online Technology Programs in Wake Forest, NC (2026)

Wake Forest, North Carolina has a population of about 51,199. The city’s median household income is $120,777 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 57.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited technology programs within 100 miles of Wake Forest, with tuition ranging from $2,336 to $16,798 per year. In the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $169,400 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Technology Schools to Wake Forest

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

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

Technology Wages Near Wake Forest

Wake Forest is part of the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area (BLS area code 39580). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to North Carolina statewide.

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.

Wake Forest at a Glance

Other Wake Forest-Area Cities With Technology Programs

• Raleigh, NC – 11.6 mi away (1,005,457 pop)
• Garner, NC – 19.5 mi away (28,776 pop)
• Morrisville, NC – 20.0 mi away (24,732 pop)
• Cary, NC – 21.0 mi away (162,320 pop)
• Clayton, NC – 21.3 mi away (20,260 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology programs are near Wake Forest, NC?

Our directory lists 5 technology programs within 100 miles of Wake Forest. The closest is Miller-Motte College-Raleigh in Raleigh, NC (9.7 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Wake Technical Community College (24.1 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

What are the highest-paying technology roles near Wake Forest?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Wake Forest are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($169,400), Software Developer ($131,390), Information Security Analyst ($115,990). 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 Raleigh instead of Wake Forest?

Raleigh, NC is 11.6 miles from Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest an affordable place to study technology?

Wake Forest’s median household income of $120,777 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Wake Forest 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.

Related Resources

• Online Technology Programs in North Carolina
• Main Technology Degree Guide
• Technology Programs by State