Best Technology Schools Near Shawnee, OK (2026)

Shawnee, Oklahoma has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs, with tuition ranging from $9,797 to $28,872 per year for indexed programs. Shawnee has a population of about 31,511. Median household income is $54,281 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Oklahoma, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $137,280 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Technology Schools to Shawnee

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

Ranked by BOC Score โ€” U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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Gordon Cooper Technology Center

Shawnee, OK 3.7 miles from Shawnee
  • 2 year
75.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,021
Avg net price $1,680/yr
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  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Technology Wages Near Shawnee

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Oklahoma, statewide)
Software Developer $118,100
Information Security Analyst $94,000
Computer Network Architect $109,450
Network and Computer Systems Administrator $83,990
Computer Network Support Specialist $78,740
Computer User Support Specialist $52,040
Web Developer $78,580
Computer and Information Systems Manager $137,280

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.


Shawnee at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 31,511 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $54,281 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 25.8% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Technology-related employment in Pottawatomie County 334 workers, 61 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near Shawnee, OK?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs near Shawnee. The closest is Gordon Cooper Technology Center in Shawnee, OK (3.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus (28.8 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying technology roles in Oklahoma?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles in Oklahoma are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($137,280), Software Developer ($118,100), Computer Network Architect ($109,450). Wages for Shawnee workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Norman instead of Shawnee?

Norman, OK is 23.1 miles from Shawnee 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 Shawnee an affordable place to study technology?

Shawnee’s median household income of $54,281 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Shawnee while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oklahoma 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 Shawnee

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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 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.