Best Technology Schools Near Chesapeake, VA (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Chesapeake, Virginia has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs, with tuition ranging from $18,489 to $32,838 per year for indexed programs. Chesapeake has a population of about 251,153. Median household income is $94,189 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 36.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $170,560 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Technology Schools to Chesapeake

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer technology programs near Chesapeake, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Chesapeake city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 Chesapeake. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Regent University

Virginia Beach, VA 10.4 miles from Chesapeake
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
34.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 38%
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,498
Avg net price $19,923/yr
Tuition
In‑state$21,650
Out‑of‑state$21,650
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 88

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Norfolk State University

Norfolk, VA 12.0 miles from Chesapeake
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
42.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,666
Avg net price $15,282/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

ECPI University

Virginia Beach, VA 13.3 miles from Chesapeake
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,837
Avg net price $22,965/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 55%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach, VA 13.8 miles from Chesapeake
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
23.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,568
Avg net price $12,038/yr
Tuition
In‑state$18,489
Out‑of‑state$18,489
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 54%
  • Programs offered: 20

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA 14.4 miles from Chesapeake
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
57.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,914
Avg net price $14,638/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 110

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Virginia State University

Petersburg, VA 72.7 miles from Chesapeake
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
42.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,543
Avg net price $15,840/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, VA 87.4 miles from Chesapeake
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,128
Avg net price $23,433/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 142

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Richmond

University of Richmond, VA 92.2 miles from Chesapeake
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
76.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 86%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $76,178
Avg net price $31,309/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 54

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Technology Wages Near Chesapeake

Chesapeake is part of the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area (BLS area code 47260). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Virginia statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer $129,090 Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $131,859
Information Security Analyst $126,030 Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $128,733
Computer Network Architect $111,030 Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $113,412
Network and Computer Systems Administrator $98,640 Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $100,756
Computer Network Support Specialist $61,840 Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $63,166
Computer User Support Specialist $59,650 Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $60,930
Web Developer $103,440 Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $105,659
Computer and Information Systems Manager $170,560 Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $174,219

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.

Chesapeake at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 251,153 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $94,189 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 36.4% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 97.9 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Technology-related employment in Chesapeake (city) County 4,079 workers, 182 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near Chesapeake, VA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs near Chesapeake. The closest is Regent University in Virginia Beach, VA (10.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach (13.8 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying technology roles near Chesapeake?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Chesapeake are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($170,560), Software Developer ($129,090), Information Security Analyst ($126,030). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Virginia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Portsmouth instead of Chesapeake?

Portsmouth, VA is 12.0 miles from Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake an affordable place to study technology?

Chesapeake’s median household income of $94,189 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Chesapeake while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Virginia 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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Other Programs Available in Chesapeake

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Chesapeake:

Data verified: September 6, 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.

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