Best Online Technology Programs in Mount Vernon, OH (2026)

Mount Vernon, Ohio has a population of about 16,802. The city’s median household income is $54,335 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 61 accredited schools offering technology programs near Mount Vernon. In Ohio, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $163,260 annually (BLS, May 2024).


Closest Technology Schools to Mount Vernon

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 61 schools in our directory that offer technology programs near Mount Vernon. Distances are calculated from Mount Vernon city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Central Ohio Technical CollegeNewark, OH21.9 miContact school for pricing
North Central State CollegeMansfield, OH29.1 miContact school for pricing
Ashland County-West Holmes Career CenterAshland, OH30.7 miContact school for pricing
DeVry University-OhioColumbus, OH32.7 miContact school for pricing
MyComputerCareer at ColumbusColumbus, OH32.8 miContact school for pricing
Ashland UniversityAshland, OH33.9 miContact school for pricing
Marion Technical CollegeMarion, OH35.0 miContact school for pricing
Ohio Media School-ColumbusColumbus, OH35.9 miContact school for pricing
Ohio Dominican UniversityColumbus, OH36.7 miContact school for pricing
Zane State CollegeZanesville, OH37.4 miContact school for pricing

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


Technology Wages Near Mount Vernon

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Ohio, statewide)
Software Developer$107,690
Information Security Analyst$107,570
Computer Network Architect$124,520
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$93,220
Computer Network Support Specialist$63,370
Computer User Support Specialist$53,500
Web Developer$92,380
Computer and Information Systems Manager$163,260

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.


Mount Vernon at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population16,802Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$54,335Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+24.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Technology-related employment in Knox County104 workers, 28 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near Mount Vernon, OH?

Our directory has 61 accredited schools offering technology programs near Mount Vernon. The closest is Central Ohio Technical College in Newark, OH (21.9 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Zane State College (37.4 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying technology roles in Ohio?

Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles in Ohio are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($163,260), Computer Network Architect ($124,520), Software Developer ($107,690). Wages for Mount Vernon workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Newark instead of Mount Vernon?

Newark, OH is 21.9 miles from Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon an affordable place to study technology?

Mount Vernon’s median household income of $54,335 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Mount Vernon 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.


Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.