Southern Careers Institute-Pharr
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Best Online Technology Programs in Weslaco, TX (2026)
Weslaco, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs. Weslaco has a population of about 41,437. Median household income is $54,995 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metro area, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $133,750 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Technology Schools to Weslaco
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer technology programs near Weslaco. Distances are calculated from Weslaco 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 Weslaco. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
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Miller-Motte College-STVT-McAllen
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South Texas College
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Online programsYes
Southern Careers Institute-Harlingen
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas technology page.
Technology Wages Near Weslaco
Weslaco is part of the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metro area (BLS area code 32580). 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 | $116,120 | McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $135,180 |
| Information Security Analyst | $78,200 | McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $91,036 |
| Computer Network Architect | $97,930 | McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $114,005 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrator | $83,400 | McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $97,090 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $55,130 | McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $64,179 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $50,460 | McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $58,743 |
| Web Developer | $56,070 | McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $65,274 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $133,750 | McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $155,704 |
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.
Weslaco at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 41,437 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $54,995 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 23.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 85.9 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Technology-related employment in Hidalgo County | 3,204 workers, 210 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Weslaco-Area Cities With Technology Programs
- San Juan, TX – 10.4 mi away (36,663 pop)
- Pharr, TX – 12.7 mi away (77,320 pop)
- Edinburg, TX – 15.1 mi away (87,650 pop)
- McAllen, TX – 16.5 mi away (798,187 pop)
- Harlingen, TX – 18.0 mi away (137,119 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited technology schools are near Weslaco, TX?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs near Weslaco. The closest is Southern Careers Institute-Pharr in Pharr, TX (13.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southern Careers Institute-Harlingen (19.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying technology roles near Weslaco?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Weslaco are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($133,750), Software Developer ($116,120), Computer Network Architect ($97,930). 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 San Juan instead of Weslaco?
San Juan, TX is 10.4 miles from Weslaco 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 Weslaco an affordable place to study technology?
Weslaco’s median household income of $54,995 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Weslaco 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.