Best Technology Schools Near Herndon, VA (2026)

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

Herndon, Virginia has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs. Herndon has a population of about 24,529. Median household income is $141,418 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 50.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $195,190 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Technology Schools to Herndon

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer technology programs near Herndon, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Herndon 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 Herndon. 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

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA 10.4 miles from Herndon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
81.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $76,343
Avg net price $17,915/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 180

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Marymount University

Arlington, VA 14.6 miles from Herndon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,516
Avg net price $29,137/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Strayer University-Virginia

Arlington, VA 17.1 miles from Herndon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
26.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,092
Avg net price $19,578/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 42%
  • Programs offered: 20

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Management and Technology

Arlington, VA 17.6 miles from Herndon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
82.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,530
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 11

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Shenandoah University

Winchester, VA 43.5 miles from Herndon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
59.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,433
Avg net price $30,298/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Randolph-Macon College

Ashland, VA 83.7 miles from Herndon
  • 4 year
54.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,448
Avg net price $27,866/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

University of Virginia-Main Campus

Charlottesville, VA 88.4 miles from Herndon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
86.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 94%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $86,863
Avg net price $21,565/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 97%
  • Programs offered: 117

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Richmond

University of Richmond, VA 96.6 miles from Herndon
  • 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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Technology Wages Near Herndon

Herndon is part of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area (BLS area code 47900). 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 $154,930 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $142,268
Information Security Analyst $148,950 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $136,777
Computer Network Architect $159,820 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $146,758
Network and Computer Systems Administrator $125,430 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $115,179
Computer Network Support Specialist $92,400 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $84,848
Computer User Support Specialist $77,860 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $71,497
Web Developer $134,350 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $123,370
Computer and Information Systems Manager $195,190 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $179,238

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.

Herndon at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 24,529 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $141,418 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 50.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 108.9 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Technology-related employment in Fairfax County 93,598 workers, 5,815 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near Herndon, VA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs near Herndon. The closest is George Mason University in Fairfax, VA (10.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is SANS Technology Institute (15.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying technology roles near Herndon?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Herndon are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($195,190), Computer Network Architect ($159,820), Software Developer ($154,930). 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 Fairfax instead of Herndon?

Fairfax, VA is 9.3 miles from Herndon 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 Herndon an affordable place to study technology?

Herndon’s median household income of $141,418 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Herndon 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 Herndon

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

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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