Best Technology Schools Near Pasco, WA (2026)

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

Pasco, Washington has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs, with tuition ranging from $6,555 to $18,261 per year for indexed programs. Pasco has a population of about 78,446. Median household income is $81,130 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Kennewick-Richland, WA metro area, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $175,970 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Technology Schools to Pasco

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

Pasco, WA 0.3 miles from Pasco
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
61.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,680
Avg net price $8,317/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,555
Out‑of‑state$8,668
Contact
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Technology Wages Near Pasco

Pasco is part of the Kennewick-Richland, WA metro area (BLS area code 28420). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Washington statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer $127,800 Kennewick-Richland, WA $127,672
Information Security Analyst $154,940 WA statewide $154,785
Computer Network Architect $141,250 Kennewick-Richland, WA $141,109
Network and Computer Systems Administrator $97,500 Kennewick-Richland, WA $97,403
Computer Network Support Specialist $78,990 Kennewick-Richland, WA $78,911
Computer User Support Specialist $68,330 Kennewick-Richland, WA $68,262
Web Developer $91,870 Kennewick-Richland, WA $91,778
Computer and Information Systems Manager $175,970 Kennewick-Richland, WA $175,794

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.

Pasco at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 78,446 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $81,130 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 20.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 100.1 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Technology-related employment in Franklin County 196 workers, 64 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near Pasco, WA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs near Pasco. The closest is Columbia Basin College in Pasco, WA (0.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Perry Technical Institute (70.8 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying technology roles near Pasco?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Pasco are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($175,970), Information Security Analyst ($154,940), Computer Network Architect ($141,250). 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 Kennewick instead of Pasco?

Kennewick, WA is 4.2 miles from Pasco 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 Pasco an affordable place to study technology?

Pasco’s median household income of $81,130 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pasco 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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Other Programs Available in Pasco

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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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