Best Online Technology Programs in Nashville, TN (2026)

Nashville, Tennessee has a population of about 1,065,078. Our directory has 34 accredited schools offering technology programs near Nashville, with tuition ranging from $4,498 to $17,698 per year for indexed programs. In the Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN metro area, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $158,360 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).


Closest Technology Schools to Nashville

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 34 schools in our directory that offer technology programs near Nashville. Distances are calculated from Nashville city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
SAE Institute of Technology-NashvilleNashville, TN1.5 miContact school for pricing
Tennessee State UniversityNashville, TN2.5 miContact school for pricing
Belmont UniversityNashville, TN2.5 miContact school for pricing
Trevecca Nazarene UniversityNashville, TN2.7 miContact school for pricing
Lipscomb UniversityNashville, TN4.6 miContact school for pricing
Nashville State Community CollegeNashville, TN4.8 mi$4,498 - $17,698
Tennessee College of Applied Technology NashvilleNashville, TN4.8 miContact school for pricing
Remington College-Nashville CampusNashville, TN6.8 miContact school for pricing
Volunteer State Community CollegeGallatin, TN20.7 miContact school for pricing
Cumberland UniversityLebanon, TN27.2 miContact school for pricing

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


Technology Wages Near Nashville

Nashville is part of the Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN metro area (BLS area code 34980). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Tennessee statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer$127,150Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN$132,035
Information Security Analyst$110,270Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN$114,507
Computer Network Architect$121,620Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN$126,293
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$100,180Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN$104,029
Computer Network Support Specialist$70,960Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN$73,686
Computer User Support Specialist$58,820Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN$61,080
Web Developer$77,360Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN$80,332
Computer and Information Systems Manager$158,360Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN$164,444

Source: BLS, May 2024 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.


Nashville at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Regional Price Parity (US=100)96.3 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Technology-related employment in Davidson County15,459 workers, 2,627 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near Nashville, TN?

Our directory has 34 accredited schools offering technology programs near Nashville. The closest is SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville in Nashville, TN (1.5 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Cumberland University (27.2 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying technology roles near Nashville?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Nashville are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($158,360), Software Developer ($127,150), Computer Network Architect ($121,620). 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 Brentwood instead of Nashville?

Brentwood, TN is 12.4 miles from Nashville 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.

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.


Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.