Best Technology Schools Near New Castle, PA (2026)

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

New Castle, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs. New Castle has a population of about 21,727. Median household income is $41,478 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Pittsburgh, PA metro area, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $159,090 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Technology Schools to New Castle

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

Geneva College

Beaver Falls, PA 15.5 miles from New Castle
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,004
Avg net price $25,890/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Slippery Rock, PA 16.3 miles from New Castle
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,032
Avg net price $19,608/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 85

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Thiel College

Greenville, PA 28.9 miles from New Castle
  • 4 year
29.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,714
Avg net price $22,347/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Robert Morris University

Moon Township, PA 33.6 miles from New Castle
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,105
Avg net price $23,003/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 69

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Point Park University

Pittsburgh, PA 42.5 miles from New Castle
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
41.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,856
Avg net price $25,942/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 61

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Pittsburgh, PA 43.3 miles from New Castle
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,125
Avg net price $30,434/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 239

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA 43.6 miles from New Castle
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
80.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 12%
Graduation rate 93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $114,862
Avg net price $31,944/yr
Tuition
In‑state$66,246
Out‑of‑state$66,246
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 128

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Chatham University

Pittsburgh, PA 43.7 miles from New Castle
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
55.2 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 62%
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,410
Avg net price $29,954/yr
Tuition
In‑state$44,626
Out‑of‑state$44,626
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Technology Wages Near New Castle

New Castle is part of the Pittsburgh, PA metro area (BLS area code 38300). 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 $124,500 Pittsburgh, PA $131,468
Information Security Analyst $103,630 Pittsburgh, PA $109,430
Computer Network Architect $123,410 Pittsburgh, PA $130,317
Network and Computer Systems Administrator $80,440 Pittsburgh, PA $84,942
Computer Network Support Specialist $78,820 Pittsburgh, PA $83,231
Computer User Support Specialist $59,010 Pittsburgh, PA $62,313
Web Developer $82,560 Pittsburgh, PA $87,181
Computer and Information Systems Manager $159,090 Pittsburgh, PA $167,994

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.

New Castle at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 21,727 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $41,478 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 15.2% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 94.7 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Technology-related employment in Lawrence County 202 workers, 31 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near New Castle, PA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs near New Castle. The closest is Laurel Technical Institute in Hermitage, PA (14.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Community College of Beaver County (23.6 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying technology roles near New Castle?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near New Castle are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($159,090), Software Developer ($124,500), Computer Network Architect ($123,410). 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 Youngstown instead of New Castle?

Youngstown, OH is 17.2 miles from New Castle 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 New Castle an affordable place to study technology?

New Castle’s median household income of $41,478 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in New Castle 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 New Castle

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

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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