Best Online Technology Programs in Knoxville, TN (2026)

Knoxville, Tennessee has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs, with tuition ranging from $4,576 to $17,776 per year for indexed programs. Knoxville has a population of about 193,721. Median household income is $50,994 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Knoxville, TN metro area, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $143,650 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Technology Schools to Knoxville

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

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

Technology Wages Near Knoxville

Knoxville is part of the Knoxville, TN metro area (BLS area code 28940). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Tennessee 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.

Knoxville at a Glance

Other Knoxville-Area Cities With Technology Programs

• Farragut, TN – 14.6 mi away (22,282 pop)
• Maryville, TN – 15.4 mi away (28,703 pop)
• Oak Ridge, TN – 19.2 mi away (29,350 pop)
• Sevierville, TN – 22.1 mi away (24,882 pop)
• Harriman, TN – 34.3 mi away (23,026 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near Knoxville, TN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs near Knoxville. The closest is Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville in Knoxville, TN (1.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jacksboro (28.1 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying technology roles near Knoxville?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Knoxville are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($143,650), Software Developer ($121,750), Computer Network Architect ($117,480). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Tennessee statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Farragut instead of Knoxville?

Farragut, TN is 14.6 miles from Knoxville 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 Knoxville an affordable place to study technology?

Knoxville’s median household income of $50,994 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Knoxville while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Tennessee 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.