Best Online Technology Programs in Chesapeake, VA (2026)

Chesapeake, Virginia has a population of about 251,153. The city’s median household income is $94,189 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 36.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 29 accredited schools offering technology programs near Chesapeake, with tuition ranging from $16,637 to $32,531 per year for indexed programs. 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 $171,460 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Technology Schools to Chesapeake

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 29 schools in our directory that offer technology programs near Chesapeake. Distances are calculated from Chesapeake city center.

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.

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.

Chesapeake at a Glance

Other Chesapeake-Area Cities With Technology Programs

• Portsmouth, VA – 12.0 mi away (95,252 pop)
• Virginia Beach, VA – 14.8 mi away (1,487,505 pop)
• Norfolk, VA – 15.2 mi away (245,115 pop)
• Suffolk, VA – 18.7 mi away (89,273 pop)
• Hampton, VA – 26.3 mi away (135,410 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near Chesapeake, VA?

Our directory has 29 accredited schools offering technology programs near Chesapeake. The closest is Regent University in Virginia Beach, VA (10.4 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Virginia Peninsula Community College (27.5 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying technology roles near Chesapeake?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Chesapeake are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($171,460), Software Developer ($125,930), Computer Network Architect ($121,080). 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.

Related Resources

• Online Technology Programs in Virginia
• Main Technology Degree Guide
• Technology Programs by State

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.