Best Computer Science Schools Near Buena Park, CA (2026)

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

Buena Park, California has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Buena Park has a population of about 83,052. Median household income is $108,187 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $204,370 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Buena Park

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

Cypress College

Cypress, CA 2.3 miles from Buena Park
  • 4 year
49.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,533
Avg net price $4,606/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 84

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Southern California Institute of Technology

Anaheim, CA 3.4 miles from Buena Park
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
71.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 84%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,598
Avg net price $33,392/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 7

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Biola University

La Mirada, CA 3.4 miles from Buena Park
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,778
Avg net price $31,495/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

California State University-Fullerton

Fullerton, CA 7.0 miles from Buena Park
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
85.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 91%
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,951
Avg net price $6,555/yr
Tuition
In‑state$7,470
Out‑of‑state$20,070
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  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 78

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

California State University-Long Beach

Long Beach, CA 8.0 miles from Buena Park
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
86.2 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 46%
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,403
Avg net price $10,440/yr
Tuition
In‑state$7,350
Out‑of‑state$19,950
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 121

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Santa Ana College

Santa Ana, CA 9.5 miles from Buena Park
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
65.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,552
Avg net price $3,133/yr
Tuition
In‑state$1,180
Out‑of‑state$10,756
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 88

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Chapman University

Orange, CA 9.8 miles from Buena Park
  • 4 year
61.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $70,070
Avg net price $46,555/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 77

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Rio Hondo College

Whittier, CA 11.4 miles from Buena Park
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
59.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,950
Avg net price $14,379/yr
Tuition
In‑state$1,388
Out‑of‑state$9,884
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 90

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Computer Science Wages Near Buena Park

Buena Park is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area (BLS area code 31080). 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 $160,920 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $141,655
Computer Systems Analyst $121,560 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $107,007
Computer Network Architect $147,510 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $129,850
Database Administrator $112,540 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $99,067
Database Architect $155,740 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $137,095
Information Security Analyst $129,630 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $114,111
Computer Network Support Specialist $57,220 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $50,370
Computer User Support Specialist $75,070 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $66,083
Web Developer $107,290 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $94,445
Web and Digital Interface Designer $106,550 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $93,794
Computer and Information Systems Manager $204,370 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $179,903

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.

Buena Park at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 83,052 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $108,187 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 32.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 113.6 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Orange County 23,075 workers, 3,016 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Buena Park, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Buena Park. The closest is Cypress College in Cypress, CA (2.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Cerritos College (5.7 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles near Buena Park?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Buena Park are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($204,370), Software Developer ($160,920), Database Architect ($155,740). 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 La Mirada instead of Buena Park?

La Mirada, CA is 3.1 miles from Buena Park 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 Buena Park an affordable place to study computer science?

Buena Park’s median household income of $108,187 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Buena Park 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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Other Programs Available in Buena Park

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

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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