Brazosport College
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Online programsYes
Best Online Technology Programs in Lake Jackson, TX (2026)
Lake Jackson, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs, with tuition ranging from $1,773 to $8,014 per year for indexed programs. Lake Jackson has a population of about 27,902. Median household income is $89,623 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.6% 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 Lake Jackson
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer technology programs near Lake Jackson. Distances are calculated from Lake Jackson 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 Lake Jackson. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Alvin Community College
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Online programsYes
College of the Mainland
Published tuition$1,773 - $8,014
Online programsYes
Rice University
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Online programsYes
University of Houston-Clear Lake
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Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas technology page.
Technology Wages Near Lake Jackson
Lake Jackson 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.
Lake Jackson at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,902 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $89,623 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 28.6% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 98.6 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Technology-related employment in Brazoria County | 724 workers, 193 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Lake Jackson-Area Cities With Technology Programs
- Alvin, TX – 24.7 mi away (26,164 pop)
- Friendswood, TX – 35.2 mi away (39,396 pop)
- Missouri City, TX – 35.7 mi away (74,561 pop)
- Pearland, TX – 35.9 mi away (113,570 pop)
- Galveston, TX – 36.5 mi away (46,610 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited technology schools are near Lake Jackson, TX?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs near Lake Jackson. The closest is Brazosport College in Lake Jackson, TX (1.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Houston-Clear Lake (42.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying technology roles near Lake Jackson?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Lake Jackson 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 Alvin instead of Lake Jackson?
Alvin, TX is 24.7 miles from Lake Jackson 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 Lake Jackson an affordable place to study technology?
Lake Jackson’s median household income of $89,623 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lake Jackson 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.