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Best Online Computer Science Programs in Apple Valley, CA (2026)
Apple Valley, California has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Apple Valley has a population of about 75,478. Median household income is $65,926 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $176,320 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Computer Science Schools to Apple Valley
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Apple Valley. Distances are calculated from Apple Valley city center.
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 Apple Valley. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
San Bernardino Valley College
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Chaffey College
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Crafton Hills College
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DeVry University-California
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California computer science page.
Computer Science Wages Near Apple Valley
Apple Valley is part of the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area (BLS area code 40140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to California statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developer | $133,270 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $125,254 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $105,030 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $98,712 |
| Computer Network Architect | $128,110 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $120,404 |
| Database Administrator | $99,870 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $93,863 |
| Database Architect | $132,150 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $124,201 |
| Information Security Analyst | $114,970 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $108,055 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $77,780 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $73,102 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $72,140 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $67,801 |
| Web Developer | $72,400 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $68,045 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designer | $136,110 | CA statewide | $127,923 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $176,320 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $165,714 |
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.
Apple Valley at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 75,478 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $65,926 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 19.5% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 106.4 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Computer Science-related employment in San Bernardino County | 1,901 workers, 360 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Apple Valley-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs
- Victorville, CA – 8.2 mi away (346,449 pop)
- Hesperia, CA – 11.1 mi away (93,724 pop)
- Adelanto, CA – 13.7 mi away (33,391 pop)
- Barstow, CA – 24.8 mi away (30,503 pop)
- San Bernardino, CA – 27.5 mi away (216,239 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited computer science schools are near Apple Valley, CA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Apple Valley. The closest is Victor Valley College in Victorville, CA (5.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is DeVry University-California (38.5 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying computer science roles near Apple Valley?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Apple Valley are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($176,320), Web and Digital Interface Designer ($136,110), Software Developer ($133,270). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with California statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Victorville instead of Apple Valley?
Victorville, CA is 8.2 miles from Apple Valley and has its own set of local computer science programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Apple Valley an affordable place to study computer science?
Apple Valley’s median household income of $65,926 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Apple Valley while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and California 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.
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