Best Technology Schools Near Beckley, WV (2026)

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

Beckley, West Virginia has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs, with tuition ranging from $5,156 to $42,539 per year for indexed programs. Beckley has a population of about 16,977. Median household income is $39,939 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Beckley, WV metro area, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $125,600 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Technology Schools to Beckley

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

Bluefield State University

Bluefield, WV 36.2 miles from Beckley
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
39.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,217
Avg net price $13,684/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 55%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Charleston

Charleston, WV 44.4 miles from Beckley
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
49.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,774
Avg net price $22,107/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Strayer University-West Virginia

Scott Depot, WV 61.2 miles from Beckley
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
36.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 17%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,092
Tuition
In‑state$13,920
Out‑of‑state$13,920
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 10

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Marshall University

Huntington, WV 80.6 miles from Beckley
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,354
Avg net price $7,502/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 100

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Glenville State University

Glenville, WV 81.5 miles from Beckley
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
35.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,315
Avg net price $14,006/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 59%
  • Programs offered: 23

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

West Virginia University at Parkersburg

Parkersburg, WV 100.2 miles from Beckley
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,171
Avg net price $1,807/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Fairmont State University

Fairmont, WV 129.5 miles from Beckley
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,857
Avg net price $9,032/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

West Virginia Junior College-Morgantown

Morgantown, WV 143.7 miles from Beckley
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $31,912
Avg net price $15,520/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Technology Wages Near Beckley

Beckley is part of the Beckley, WV metro area (BLS area code 13220). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to West Virginia statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer $100,840 Beckley, WV $114,072
Information Security Analyst N/A WV statewide –
Computer Network Architect $122,520 WV statewide $138,597
Network and Computer Systems Administrator $71,700 Beckley, WV $81,109
Computer Network Support Specialist $46,840 WV statewide $52,986
Computer User Support Specialist $57,570 Beckley, WV $65,124
Web Developer $78,240 WV statewide $88,507
Computer and Information Systems Manager $125,600 Beckley, WV $142,081

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.

Beckley at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 16,977 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $39,939 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 25.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 88.4 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Technology-related employment in Raleigh County 353 workers, 67 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near Beckley, WV?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs near Beckley. The closest is New River Community and Technical College in Beaver, WV (3.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College (46.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying technology roles near Beckley?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Beckley are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($125,600), Computer Network Architect ($122,520), Software Developer ($100,840). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with West Virginia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Bluefield instead of Beckley?

Bluefield, WV is 36.5 miles from Beckley 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 Beckley an affordable place to study technology?

Beckley’s median household income of $39,939 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Beckley while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and West 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 Beckley

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

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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