Best Online Technology Programs in Harrisonburg, VA (2026)

Harrisonburg, Virginia has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs. Harrisonburg has a population of about 51,492. Median household income is $59,752 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 36.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Harrisonburg, VA metro area, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $150,560 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Technology Schools to Harrisonburg

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer technology programs near Harrisonburg. Distances are calculated from Harrisonburg 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 Harrisonburg. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Blue Ridge Community College

Weyers Cave, VA 11.4 miles from Harrisonburg BOC Score49.2
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#2

University of Virginia-Main Campus

Charlottesville, VA 34.1 miles from Harrisonburg BOC Score86.2
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#3

Piedmont Virginia Community College

Charlottesville, VA 35.4 miles from Harrisonburg BOC Score62.2
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#4

Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College

Moorefield, WV 44.3 miles from Harrisonburg BOC Score46.5
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#5

Laurel Ridge Community College

Middletown, VA 52.9 miles from Harrisonburg BOC Score55.8
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Virginia schools on the Virginia technology page.


Technology Wages Near Harrisonburg

Harrisonburg is part of the Harrisonburg, VA metro area (BLS area code 25500). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Virginia statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer$119,250Harrisonburg, VA$125,659
Information Security Analyst$103,920Harrisonburg, VA$109,505
Computer Network Architect$141,340VA statewide$148,936
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$79,670Harrisonburg, VA$83,952
Computer Network Support Specialist$51,350Harrisonburg, VA$54,110
Computer User Support Specialist$59,310Harrisonburg, VA$62,497
Web Developer$128,380VA statewide$135,279
Computer and Information Systems Manager$150,560Harrisonburg, VA$158,651

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.


Harrisonburg at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population51,492Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$59,752Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+36.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)94.9 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Technology-related employment in Harrisonburg (city) County562 workers, 47 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near Harrisonburg, VA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs near Harrisonburg. The closest is Blue Ridge Community College in Weyers Cave, VA (11.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Laurel Ridge Community College (52.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying technology roles near Harrisonburg?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Harrisonburg are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($150,560), Computer Network Architect ($141,340), Web Developer ($128,380). 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 Staunton instead of Harrisonburg?

Staunton, VA is 21.7 miles from Harrisonburg 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 Harrisonburg an affordable place to study technology?

Harrisonburg’s median household income of $59,752 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Harrisonburg 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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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.