Best Online Technology Programs in Longview, WA (2026)

Longview, Washington has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs, with tuition ranging from $54,900 to $69,183 per year for indexed programs. Longview has a population of about 37,836. Median household income is $60,844 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Longview-Kelso, WA metro area, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $171,190 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Technology Schools to Longview

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

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

Technology Wages Near Longview

Longview is part of the Longview-Kelso, WA metro area (BLS area code 31020). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Washington 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.

Longview at a Glance

Other Longview-Area Cities With Technology Programs

• Saint Helens, OR – 21.3 mi away (26,929 pop)
• Battle Ground, WA – 32.7 mi away (20,110 pop)
• Vancouver, WA – 39.5 mi away (174,826 pop)
• Centralia, WA – 39.8 mi away (41,077 pop)
• Hillsboro, OR – 42.7 mi away (105,164 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near Longview, WA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs near Longview. The closest is Lower Columbia College in Longview, WA (1.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Portland (41.3 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying technology roles near Longview?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Longview are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($171,190), Computer Network Architect ($168,070), Information Security Analyst ($154,940). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Washington statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Saint Helens instead of Longview?

Saint Helens, OR is 21.3 miles from Longview 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 Longview an affordable place to study technology?

Longview’s median household income of $60,844 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Longview while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Washington 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.