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

Coronado, California has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Coronado has a population of about 18,558. Median household income is $135,056 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 66.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $206,740 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Computer Science Schools to Coronado

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

#1

San Diego Global Knowledge University

San Diego, CA 3.1 miles from Coronado BOC Score53.1
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#2

California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City

National City, CA 3.1 miles from Coronado
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#3

San Diego City College

San Diego, CA 3.8 miles from Coronado BOC Score42.0
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#4

ICOHS College

San Diego, CA 4.1 miles from Coronado BOC Score37.6
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#5

California Institute of Arts & Technology

San Diego, CA 7.5 miles from Coronado BOC Score37.8
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California computer science page.


Computer Science Wages Near Coronado

Coronado is part of the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area (BLS area code 41740). 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$163,270San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA$145,907
Computer Systems Analyst$119,090San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA$106,425
Computer Network Architect$157,700San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA$140,929
Database Administrator$106,820San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA$95,460
Database Architect$156,800San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA$140,125
Information Security Analyst$132,120San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA$118,070
Computer Network Support Specialist$79,270San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA$70,840
Computer User Support Specialist$74,020San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA$66,148
Web Developer$98,300San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA$87,846
Web and Digital Interface Designer$123,850San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA$110,679
Computer and Information Systems Manager$206,740San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA$184,754

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.


Coronado at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population18,558Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$135,056Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+66.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)111.9 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in San Diego County22,358 workers, 2,580 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Coronado. The closest is San Diego Global Knowledge University in San Diego, CA (3.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is California Institute of Arts & Technology (7.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Coronado are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($206,740), Software Developer ($163,270), Computer Network Architect ($157,700). 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 National City instead of Coronado?

National City, CA is 3.6 miles from Coronado 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 Coronado an affordable place to study computer science?

Coronado’s median household income of $135,056 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Coronado 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 Coronado

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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.