Best Online Technology Programs in Virginia Beach, VA (2026)

Virginia Beach, Virginia has a population of about 457,066. The city’s median household income is $90,685 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 40.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 22 accredited schools offering technology programs near Virginia Beach, 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 Virginia Beach

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 22 schools in our directory that offer technology programs near Virginia Beach. Distances are calculated from Virginia Beach city center.

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

Technology Wages Near Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach 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.

Virginia Beach at a Glance

Other Virginia Beach-Area Cities With Technology Programs

• Chesapeake, VA – 14.8 mi away (237,940 pop)
• Norfolk, VA – 16.3 mi away (245,115 pop)
• Portsmouth, VA – 18.9 mi away (95,252 pop)
• Hampton, VA – 28.4 mi away (135,410 pop)
• Elizabeth City, NC – 32.1 mi away (22,934 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near Virginia Beach, VA?

Our directory has 22 accredited schools offering technology programs near Virginia Beach. The closest is Centura College-Virginia Beach in Virginia Beach, VA (7.3 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Virginia Peninsula Community College (30.9 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying technology roles near Virginia Beach?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Virginia Beach 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 Chesapeake instead of Virginia Beach?

Chesapeake, VA is 14.8 miles from Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach an affordable place to study technology?

Virginia Beach’s median household income of $90,685 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Virginia Beach 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.