Best Technology Schools Near Barberton, OH (2026)

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

Barberton, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs, with tuition ranging from $13,135 to $26,284 per year for indexed programs. Barberton has a population of about 24,977. Median household income is $48,943 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Akron, OH metro area, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $154,010 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Technology Schools to Barberton

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer technology programs near Barberton, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Barberton 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 Barberton. 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 Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH 6.7 miles from Barberton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
48.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 60%
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,600
Avg net price $13,946/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,135
Out‑of‑state$20,815
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 159

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Kent State University at Stark

North Canton, OH 13.1 miles from Barberton
  • 4 year
40.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,388
Avg net price $10,897/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 54%
  • Programs offered: 7

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Kent State University at Kent

Kent, OH 16.6 miles from Barberton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,388
Avg net price $20,787/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 181

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Malone University

Canton, OH 17.4 miles from Barberton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,909
Avg net price $20,948/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Bryant & Stratton College-Parma

Parma, OH 28.8 miles from Barberton
  • 4 year
18.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,568
Avg net price $12,849/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 40%
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, OH 34.2 miles from Barberton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,131
Avg net price $14,764/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 123

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Case Western Reserve University

Cleveland, OH 34.4 miles from Barberton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
75.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 86%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $87,989
Avg net price $41,190/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 133

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Cleveland Institute of Art

Cleveland, OH 34.6 miles from Barberton
  • 4 year
40.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,509
Avg net price $29,208/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 15

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Technology Wages Near Barberton

Barberton is part of the Akron, OH metro area (BLS area code 10420). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Ohio statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer $105,430 Akron, OH $112,880
Information Security Analyst $104,530 Akron, OH $111,916
Computer Network Architect $125,100 Akron, OH $133,940
Network and Computer Systems Administrator $89,380 Akron, OH $95,696
Computer Network Support Specialist $72,360 Akron, OH $77,473
Computer User Support Specialist $57,100 Akron, OH $61,135
Web Developer $77,690 Akron, OH $83,180
Computer and Information Systems Manager $154,010 Akron, OH $164,893

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.

Barberton at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 24,977 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $48,943 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 17.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 93.4 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Technology-related employment in Summit County 5,351 workers, 880 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near Barberton, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs near Barberton. The closest is University of Akron Main Campus in Akron, OH (6.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Kent State University at Kent (16.6 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying technology roles near Barberton?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Barberton are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($154,010), Computer Network Architect ($125,100), Software Developer ($105,430). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Ohio statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Akron instead of Barberton?

Akron, OH is 6.5 miles from Barberton 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 Barberton an affordable place to study technology?

Barberton’s median household income of $48,943 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Barberton while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Ohio 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 Barberton

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

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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