Corona, California has a population of about 158,839. The city’s median household income is $106,438 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 113 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Corona, with tuition ranging from $1,156 to $44,947 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).
The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 113 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Corona. Distances are calculated from Corona city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norco College | Norco, CA | 3.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| La Sierra University | Riverside, CA | 5.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| California Baptist University | Riverside, CA | 9.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Santiago Canyon College | Orange, CA | 12.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Riverside City College | Riverside, CA | 12.8 mi | $1,420 - $12,427 | – |
| DeVry University-California | Ontario, CA | 14.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of California-Riverside | Riverside, CA | 15.6 mi | $14,170 - $44,947 | – |
| Chapman University | Orange, CA | 17.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Irvine Valley College | Irvine, CA | 17.8 mi | $1,156 - $11,750 | – |
| Platt College-Anaheim | Anaheim, CA | 18.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California computer science page.
Corona 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.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developer | $136,760 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $128,534 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $109,880 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $103,271 |
| Computer Network Architect | $112,000 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $105,263 |
| Database Administrator | $105,760 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $99,398 |
| Database Architect | $128,250 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $120,536 |
| Information Security Analyst | $124,910 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $117,397 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $76,650 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $72,039 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $66,050 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $62,077 |
| Web Developer | $95,450 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $89,709 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designer | $84,520 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $79,436 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $165,760 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $155,789 |
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.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 158,839 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $106,438 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 30.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 106.4 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Computer Science-related employment in Riverside County | 2,084 workers, 522 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory has 113 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Corona. The closest is Norco College in Norco, CA (3.8 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Platt College-Anaheim (18.4 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Corona 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.
Norco, CA is 4.4 miles from Corona 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.
Corona’s median household income of $106,438 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Corona while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and California public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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.
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.
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