Best Online Technology Programs in Woonsocket, RI (2026)

Woonsocket, Rhode Island has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs. Woonsocket has a population of about 43,074. Median household income is $58,614 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $171,220 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Technology Schools to Woonsocket

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer technology programs near Woonsocket. Distances are calculated from Woonsocket city center.

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

Technology Wages Near Woonsocket

Woonsocket is part of the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area (BLS area code 39300). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Rhode Island statewide.

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.

Woonsocket at a Glance

Other Woonsocket-Area Cities With Technology Programs

• Pawtucket, RI – 10.9 mi away (71,427 pop)
• Attleboro, MA – 11.6 mi away (44,434 pop)
• Providence, RI – 13.0 mi away (1,198,789 pop)
• East Providence, RI – 15.3 mi away (47,337 pop)
• Cranston, RI – 16.3 mi away (81,034 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near Woonsocket, RI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs near Woonsocket. The closest is Lincoln Technical Institute-Lincoln in Lincoln, RI (4.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Community College of Rhode Island (19.9 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying technology roles near Woonsocket?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Woonsocket are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($171,220), Computer Network Architect ($131,320), Software Developer ($130,690). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Rhode Island statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Pawtucket instead of Woonsocket?

Pawtucket, RI is 10.9 miles from Woonsocket 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 Woonsocket an affordable place to study technology?

Woonsocket’s median household income of $58,614 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Woonsocket while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Rhode Island 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.