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

Benicia, California has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Benicia has a population of about 26,861. Median household income is $125,040 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 45.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Vallejo, CA metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $173,790 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Computer Science Schools to Benicia

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

#1

Diablo Valley College

Pleasant Hill, CA 8.4 miles from Benicia BOC Score69.3
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#2

InterCoast Colleges-Fairfield

Fairfield, CA 9.9 miles from Benicia BOC Score51.1
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#3

Contra Costa College

San Pablo, CA 12.1 miles from Benicia BOC Score38.9
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#4

Berkeley City College

Berkeley, CA 15.2 miles from Benicia BOC Score34.9
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#5

Los Medanos College

Pittsburg, CA 16.7 miles from Benicia BOC Score62.8
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California computer science page.


Computer Science Wages Near Benicia

Benicia is part of the Vallejo, CA metro area (BLS area code 46700). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to California statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer$136,930Vallejo, CA$126,203
Computer Systems Analyst$111,350Vallejo, CA$102,627
Computer Network Architect$108,290Vallejo, CA$99,806
Database Administrator$125,600Vallejo, CA$115,760
Database Architect$170,160CA statewide$156,829
Information Security Analyst$137,160Vallejo, CA$126,415
Computer Network Support Specialist$81,190Vallejo, CA$74,829
Computer User Support Specialist$81,280Vallejo, CA$74,912
Web Developer$106,190Vallejo, CA$97,871
Web and Digital Interface Designer$96,120Vallejo, CA$88,590
Computer and Information Systems Manager$173,790Vallejo, CA$160,175

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.


Benicia at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population26,861Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$125,040Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+45.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)108.5 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Solano County266 workers, 91 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Benicia. The closest is Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill, CA (8.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Los Medanos College (16.7 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Benicia are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($173,790), Database Architect ($170,160), Information Security Analyst ($137,160). 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 Vallejo instead of Benicia?

Vallejo, CA is 5.3 miles from Benicia 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 Benicia an affordable place to study computer science?

Benicia’s median household income of $125,040 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Benicia 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.