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

Colton, California has a population of about 53,798. The city’s median household income is $69,581 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 111 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Colton, with tuition ranging from $1,420 to $70,233 per year for indexed programs. 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 $165,760 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Colton

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 111 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Colton. Distances are calculated from Colton city center.

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

Computer Science Wages Near Colton

Colton 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.

Source: BLS, May 2024 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.

Colton at a Glance

Other Colton-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Loma Linda, CA – 4.3 mi away (24,129 pop)
• Rialto, CA – 5.4 mi away (103,314 pop)
• San Bernardino, CA – 6.3 mi away (216,239 pop)
• Fontana, CA – 8.2 mi away (209,665 pop)
• Redlands, CA – 8.8 mi away (71,288 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 111 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Colton. The closest is San Bernardino Valley College in San Bernardino, CA (2.4 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is DeVry University-California (15.0 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Colton are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($165,760), Software Developer ($136,760), Database Architect ($128,250). 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 Loma Linda instead of Colton?

Loma Linda, CA is 4.3 miles from Colton 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 Colton an affordable place to study computer science?

Colton’s median household income of $69,581 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Colton 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.

Related Resources

• Online Computer Science Programs in California
• Main Computer Science Degree Guide
• Computer Science Programs by State

Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.