Best Online Computer Science Programs in Arvin, CA (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Arvin, California has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Arvin has a population of about 19,478. Median household income is $49,984 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 4.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In California, the top-earning computer science-related role is Database Architect at a median $170,160 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Arvin

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Arvin. Distances are calculated from Arvin 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 Arvin. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California computer science page.

Computer Science Wages Near Arvin

Arvin is part of the Bakersfield-Delano, CA metro area (BLS area code 12540). 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	$130,330	Bakersfield-Delano, CA	$129,167
Computer Systems Analyst	$100,400	Bakersfield-Delano, CA	$99,504
Computer Network Architect	$122,910	Bakersfield-Delano, CA	$121,814
Database Administrator	$89,070	Bakersfield-Delano, CA	$88,276
Database Architect	$170,160	CA statewide	$168,642
Information Security Analyst	$108,020	Bakersfield-Delano, CA	$107,056
Computer Network Support Specialist	$69,230	Bakersfield-Delano, CA	$68,612
Computer User Support Specialist	$62,980	Bakersfield-Delano, CA	$62,418
Web Developer	$88,240	Bakersfield-Delano, CA	$87,453
Web and Digital Interface Designer	$82,800	Bakersfield-Delano, CA	$82,061
Computer and Information Systems Manager	$164,470	Bakersfield-Delano, CA	$163,003

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.

Arvin at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	19,478	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$49,984	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	4.3%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)	100.9 (above U.S. average)	BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Kern County	1,282 workers, 132 establishments	BLS QCEW 2024 annual

Other Arvin-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

Bakersfield, CA – 15.9 mi away (567,585 pop)
Shafter, CA – 28.6 mi away (20,183 pop)
Wasco, CA – 40.9 mi away (26,337 pop)
Delano, CA – 46.5 mi away (54,030 pop)
Lancaster, CA – 50.8 mi away (348,760 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Arvin, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Arvin. The closest is Bakersfield College in Bakersfield, CA (16.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Los Angeles Mission College (65.1 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles near Arvin?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Arvin are: Database Architect ($170,160), Computer and Information Systems Manager ($164,470), Software Developer ($130,330). 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 Bakersfield instead of Arvin?

Bakersfield, CA is 15.9 miles from Arvin 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 Arvin an affordable place to study computer science?

Arvin’s median household income of $49,984 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Arvin 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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