University of Houston-Clear Lake
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Online programsYes
Best Online Technology Programs in Friendswood, TX (2026)
Friendswood, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs, with tuition ranging from $1,773 to $8,014 per year for indexed programs. Friendswood has a population of about 40,827. Median household income is $125,052 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 49.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $172,160 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Technology Schools to Friendswood
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer technology programs near Friendswood. Distances are calculated from Friendswood 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 Friendswood. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Alvin Community College
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Online programsYes
San Jacinto Community College
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Online programsYes
College of the Mainland
Published tuition$1,773 - $8,014
Online programsYes
University of Houston
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Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas technology page.
Technology Wages Near Friendswood
Friendswood is part of the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area (BLS area code 26420). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Texas statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developer | $129,440 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $131,278 |
| Information Security Analyst | $126,370 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $128,164 |
| Computer Network Architect | $124,900 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $126,673 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrator | $101,430 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $102,870 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $74,140 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $75,193 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $59,250 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $60,091 |
| Web Developer | $89,040 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $90,304 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $172,160 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $174,604 |
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.
Friendswood at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,827 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $125,052 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 49.6% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 98.6 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Technology-related employment in Galveston County | 1,000 workers, 184 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Friendswood-Area Cities With Technology Programs
- League City, TX – 5.6 mi away (102,010 pop)
- Pearland, TX – 8.0 mi away (113,570 pop)
- Dickinson, TX – 9.3 mi away (20,074 pop)
- Alvin, TX – 10.6 mi away (26,164 pop)
- Pasadena, TX – 10.6 mi away (153,351 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited technology schools are near Friendswood, TX?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs near Friendswood. The closest is University of Houston-Clear Lake in Houston, TX (7.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Houston (16.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying technology roles near Friendswood?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Friendswood are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($172,160), Software Developer ($129,440), Information Security Analyst ($126,370). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Texas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in League City instead of Friendswood?
League City, TX is 5.6 miles from Friendswood 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 Friendswood an affordable place to study technology?
Friendswood’s median household income of $125,052 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Friendswood while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Texas 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.