Best Online Technology Programs in Staunton, VA (2026)

Staunton, Virginia has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs. Staunton has a population of about 25,765. Median household income is $62,586 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA metro area, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $160,610 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Technology Schools to Staunton

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer technology programs near Staunton. Distances are calculated from Staunton city center.

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

Technology Wages Near Staunton

Staunton is part of the Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA metro area (BLS area code 44420). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Virginia statewide.

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.

Staunton at a Glance

Other Staunton-Area Cities With Technology Programs

• Waynesboro, VA – 10.8 mi away (21,887 pop)
• Harrisonburg, VA – 21.7 mi away (72,470 pop)
• Charlottesville, VA – 32.4 mi away (99,664 pop)
• Lynchburg, VA – 52.9 mi away (123,795 pop)
• Roanoke, VA – 78.2 mi away (215,793 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near Staunton, VA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs near Staunton. The closest is Blue Ridge Community College in Weyers Cave, VA (10.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Lynchburg (53.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying technology roles near Staunton?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Staunton are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($160,610), 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 Waynesboro instead of Staunton?

Waynesboro, VA is 10.8 miles from Staunton 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 Staunton an affordable place to study technology?

Staunton’s median household income of $62,586 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Staunton 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.