Best Web Development Schools Near Opelika, AL (2026)

Opelika, Alabama has 10 accredited schools offering web development programs, with tuition ranging from $3,382 to $17,610 per year for indexed programs. Opelika has a population of about 35,005. In the Auburn-Opelika, AL metro area, the top-earning web development-related role is Information Security Analyst at a median $120,950 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Web Development Schools to Opelika

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer web development programs near Opelika, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Opelika 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 Opelika. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Amridge University

Montgomery, AL 50.7 miles from Opelika BOC Score 51.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,621
Tuition
In‑state$7,590
Out‑of‑state$7,590
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 7

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Herzing University-Birmingham

Birmingham, AL 100.7 miles from Opelika BOC Score 46.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,909
Avg net price $19,651/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 57%
  • Programs offered: 20

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Alabama schools on the Alabama web development page.


Web Development Wages Near Opelika

Opelika is part of the Auburn-Opelika, AL metro area (BLS area code 12220). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Alabama statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Web DeveloperN/AAL statewide
Web and Digital Interface Designer$51,860AL statewide$58,999
Software Developer$120,310Auburn-Opelika, AL$136,871
Information Security Analyst$120,950Auburn-Opelika, AL$137,600

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.


Opelika at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Regional Price Parity (US=100)87.9 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited web development schools are near Opelika, AL?

Our directory has 10 accredited schools offering web development programs near Opelika. The closest is Columbus Technical College in Columbus, GA (25.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Central Georgia Technical College (99.8 miles). 10 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying web development roles near Opelika?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying web development-related roles near Opelika are: Information Security Analyst ($120,950), Software Developer ($120,310), Web and Digital Interface Designer ($51,860). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Alabama statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Auburn instead of Opelika?

Auburn, AL is 7.5 miles from Opelika and has its own set of local web development programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

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 Opelika

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

Data verified: August 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.