Best Technology Schools Near Bend, OR (2026)

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

Bend, Oregon has 3 accredited schools offering technology programs. Bend has a population of about 101,472. Median household income is $88,792 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 51.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Bend, OR metro area, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $166,310 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Technology Schools to Bend

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer technology programs near Bend, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Bend 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 Bend. 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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Central Oregon Community College

Bend, OR 2.2 miles from Bend
  • 2 year
30.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,940
Avg net price $12,266/yr
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  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Technology Wages Near Bend

Bend is part of the Bend, OR metro area (BLS area code 13460). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Oregon statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer $129,030 Bend, OR $124,546
Information Security Analyst $116,990 Bend, OR $112,925
Computer Network Architect $109,650 Bend, OR $105,840
Network and Computer Systems Administrator $103,700 Bend, OR $100,097
Computer Network Support Specialist $62,120 Bend, OR $59,961
Computer User Support Specialist $66,240 Bend, OR $63,938
Web Developer $57,180 Bend, OR $55,193
Computer and Information Systems Manager $166,310 Bend, OR $160,531

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.

Bend at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 101,472 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $88,792 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 51.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 103.6 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Technology-related employment in Deschutes County 2,313 workers, 770 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near Bend, OR?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering technology programs near Bend. The closest is Central Oregon Community College in Bend, OR (2.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Linn-Benton Community College (96.5 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying technology roles near Bend?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Bend are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($166,310), Software Developer ($129,030), Information Security Analyst ($116,990). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Oregon statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Redmond instead of Bend?

Redmond, OR is 15.7 miles from Bend 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 Bend an affordable place to study technology?

Bend’s median household income of $88,792 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bend while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oregon 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 Bend

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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 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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