Best Online Technology Programs in Lewistown, PA (2026)

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

Lewistown, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs, with tuition ranging from $13,544 to $32,080 per year for indexed programs. Lewistown has a population of about 8,505. Median household income is $40,179 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 11.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Pennsylvania, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $163,910 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Technology Schools to Lewistown

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer technology programs near Lewistown. Distances are calculated from Lewistown 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 Lewistown. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

South Hills School of Business & Technology

State College, PA 19.3 miles from Lewistown BOC Score48.1
Published tuition$19,208 - $32,080
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#2

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

University Park, PA 20.6 miles from Lewistown BOC Score62.4
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#3

Pennsylvania State University-World Campus

University Park, PA 20.6 miles from Lewistown BOC Score47.3
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#4

Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology

Pleasant Gap, PA 21.6 miles from Lewistown BOC Score75.4
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#5

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Shippensburg, PA 37.0 miles from Lewistown BOC Score51.7
Published tuition$13,544 - $29,480
Online programsYes

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

Technology Wages Near Lewistown

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Pennsylvania, statewide)
Software Developer$126,550
Information Security Analyst$117,770
Computer Network Architect$131,840
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$86,140
Computer Network Support Specialist$78,310
Computer User Support Specialist$58,670
Web Developer$86,380
Computer and Information Systems Manager$163,910

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.

Lewistown at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population8,505Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$40,179Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+11.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Technology-related employment in Mifflin County100 workers, 16 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near Lewistown, PA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs near Lewistown. The closest is South Hills School of Business & Technology in State College, PA (19.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (37.0 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying technology roles in Pennsylvania?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles in Pennsylvania are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($163,910), Computer Network Architect ($131,840), Software Developer ($126,550). Wages for Lewistown workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in State College instead of Lewistown?

State College, PA is 20.0 miles from Lewistown 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 Lewistown an affordable place to study technology?

Lewistown’s median household income of $40,179 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lewistown 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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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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