Best Technology Schools Near Hazleton, PA (2026)

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

Hazleton, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs, with tuition ranging from $14,280 to $56,765 per year for indexed programs. Hazleton has a population of about 29,886. Median household income is $43,379 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 11.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Scranton–Wilkes-Barre, PA metro area, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $135,700 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Technology Schools to Hazleton

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer technology programs near Hazleton, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Hazleton 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 Hazleton. 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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#1

Wilkes University

Wilkes-Barre, PA 20.7 miles from Hazleton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
55.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 91%
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,454
Avg net price $27,743/yr
Tuition
In‑state$43,496
Out‑of‑state$43,496
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill

Schuylkill Haven, PA 23.7 miles from Hazleton
  • 4 year
40.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,435
Avg net price $19,659/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 15

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre

Dallas, PA 24.6 miles from Hazleton
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
43.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 97%
Graduation rate 19%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,435
Avg net price $16,448/yr
Tuition
In‑state$14,280
Out‑of‑state$24,006
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Bloomsburg, PA 25.1 miles from Hazleton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,416
Avg net price $15,699/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 76

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of Scranton

Scranton, PA 35.5 miles from Hazleton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $74,652
Avg net price $32,568/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 75

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Lackawanna College

Scranton, PA 35.8 miles from Hazleton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,000
Avg net price $19,951/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 19

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Marywood University

Scranton, PA 37.8 miles from Hazleton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,817
Avg net price $23,388/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 69

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, PA 39.0 miles from Hazleton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
78.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 90%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $105,584
Avg net price $36,931/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 95

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Technology Wages Near Hazleton

Hazleton is part of the Scranton–Wilkes-Barre, PA metro area (BLS area code 42540). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Pennsylvania statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer $119,960 Scranton–Wilkes-Barre, PA $128,162
Information Security Analyst $100,210 Scranton–Wilkes-Barre, PA $107,062
Computer Network Architect $114,570 Scranton–Wilkes-Barre, PA $122,404
Network and Computer Systems Administrator $81,160 Scranton–Wilkes-Barre, PA $86,709
Computer Network Support Specialist $59,900 Scranton–Wilkes-Barre, PA $63,996
Computer User Support Specialist $54,010 Scranton–Wilkes-Barre, PA $57,703
Web Developer $74,960 Scranton–Wilkes-Barre, PA $80,085
Computer and Information Systems Manager $135,700 Scranton–Wilkes-Barre, PA $144,979

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.

Hazleton at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 29,886 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $43,379 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 11.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 93.6 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Technology-related employment in Luzerne County 2,177 workers, 132 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near Hazleton, PA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs near Hazleton. The closest is Luzerne County Community College in Nanticoke, PA (16.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania (25.1 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying technology roles near Hazleton?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Hazleton are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($135,700), Software Developer ($119,960), Computer Network Architect ($114,570). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Pennsylvania statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Wilkes-Barre instead of Hazleton?

Wilkes-Barre, PA is 21.1 miles from Hazleton 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 Hazleton an affordable place to study technology?

Hazleton’s median household income of $43,379 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hazleton while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Pennsylvania 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 Hazleton

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Hazleton:

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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