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

Concord, California has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Concord has a population of about 124,260. Median household income is $109,195 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 37.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $232,890 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Computer Science Schools to Concord

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

#1

Diablo Valley College

Pleasant Hill, CA 3.8 miles from Concord BOC Score69.3
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#2

Los Medanos College

Pittsburg, CA 8.2 miles from Concord BOC Score62.8
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#3

Berkeley City College

Berkeley, CA 16.2 miles from Concord BOC Score34.9
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#4

Contra Costa College

San Pablo, CA 18.2 miles from Concord BOC Score38.9
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InterCoast Colleges-Fairfield

Fairfield, CA 18.5 miles from Concord BOC Score51.1
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California computer science page.


Computer Science Wages Near Concord

Concord is part of the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area (BLS area code 41860). 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$186,640San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA$161,453
Computer Systems Analyst$134,460San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA$116,315
Computer Network Architect$166,760San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA$144,256
Database Administrator$127,760San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA$110,519
Database Architect$175,860San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA$152,128
Information Security Analyst$162,310San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA$140,407
Computer Network Support Specialist$101,600San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA$87,889
Computer User Support Specialist$89,440San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA$77,370
Web Developer$152,450San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA$131,877
Web and Digital Interface Designer$163,810San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA$141,704
Computer and Information Systems Manager$232,890San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA$201,462

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.


Concord at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population124,260Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$109,195Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+37.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)115.6 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Contra Costa County4,798 workers, 826 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Concord. The closest is Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill, CA (3.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is InterCoast Colleges-Fairfield (18.5 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Concord are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($232,890), Software Developer ($186,640), Database Architect ($175,860). 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 Pleasant Hill instead of Concord?

Pleasant Hill, CA is 4.2 miles from Concord 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 Concord an affordable place to study computer science?

Concord’s median household income of $109,195 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Concord 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 Concord

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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.