Best Online Technology Programs in Cleveland, OH (2026)

Cleveland, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs. Cleveland has a population of about 367,523. Median household income is $39,187 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Cleveland, OH metro area, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $156,410 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Technology Schools to Cleveland

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer technology programs near Cleveland, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Cleveland 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 Cleveland. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Cuyahoga Community College District

Cleveland, OH 1.3 miles from Cleveland BOC Score 47.6
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 19%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,654
Avg net price $4,266/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 105

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, OH 1.9 miles from Cleveland BOC Score 53.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Ohio Technical College

Cleveland, OH 3.1 miles from Cleveland BOC Score 58.3
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,450
Avg net price $34,972/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Case Western Reserve University

Cleveland, OH 4.2 miles from Cleveland BOC Score 75.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Cleveland Institute of Art

Cleveland, OH 4.7 miles from Cleveland BOC Score 40.2
  • 4 year
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: 9

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Technology Wages Near Cleveland

Cleveland is part of the Cleveland, OH metro area (BLS area code 17410). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Ohio statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer$111,310Cleveland, OH$118,541
Information Security Analyst$105,890Cleveland, OH$112,769
Computer Network Architect$128,800Cleveland, OH$137,167
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$96,140Cleveland, OH$102,386
Computer Network Support Specialist$67,050Cleveland, OH$71,406
Computer User Support Specialist$59,890Cleveland, OH$63,781
Web DeveloperN/AOH statewide
Computer and Information Systems Manager$156,410Cleveland, OH$166,571

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.


Cleveland at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population367,523Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$39,187Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)93.9 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Technology-related employment in Cuyahoga County22,644 workers, 2,377 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near Cleveland, OH?

Accredited schools offering technology programs near Cleveland are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying technology roles near Cleveland?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Cleveland are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($156,410), Computer Network Architect ($128,800), Software Developer ($111,310). 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 Garfield Heights instead of Cleveland?

Garfield Heights, OH is 5.6 miles from Cleveland 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 Cleveland an affordable place to study technology?

Cleveland’s median household income of $39,187 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Cleveland 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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Data verified: July 23, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.