Best Online Technology Programs in Willoughby, OH (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Willoughby, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs. Willoughby has a population of about 23,934. Median household income is $70,884 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.9% 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 Willoughby

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer technology programs near Willoughby. Distances are calculated from Willoughby city center.

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 Willoughby. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Lakeland Community College

Kirtland, OH 2.3 miles from Willoughby BOC Score43.3
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#2

Lake Erie College

Painesville, OH 9.5 miles from Willoughby BOC Score39.4
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#3

Cleveland Institute of Art

Cleveland, OH 13.7 miles from Willoughby BOC Score40.1
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#4

Case Western Reserve University

Cleveland, OH 14.2 miles from Willoughby BOC Score75.8
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#5

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, OH 16.8 miles from Willoughby BOC Score53.1
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio technology page.

Technology Wages Near Willoughby

Willoughby 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.

Willoughby at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population23,934Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$70,884Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+35.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)93.9 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Technology-related employment in Lake County896 workers, 298 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near Willoughby, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs near Willoughby. The closest is Lakeland Community College in Kirtland, OH (2.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Cleveland State University (16.8 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying technology roles near Willoughby?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Willoughby 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 Mentor instead of Willoughby?

Mentor, OH is 4.8 miles from Willoughby 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 Willoughby an affordable place to study technology?

Willoughby’s median household income of $70,884 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Willoughby 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 Willoughby

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Data verified: June 11, 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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