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

Danville, California has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $1,168 to $22,803 per year for indexed programs. Danville has a population of about 43,426. Median household income is $223,206 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 72.5% 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 Danville

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Danville. Distances are calculated from Danville city center.

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

Computer Science Wages Near Danville

Danville 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.

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.

Danville at a Glance

Other Danville-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• San Ramon, CA – 3.9 mi away (75,639 pop)
• Walnut Creek, CA – 7.3 mi away (69,122 pop)
• Dublin, CA – 7.8 mi away (59,583 pop)
• Lafayette, CA – 9.8 mi away (26,103 pop)
• Concord, CA – 11.2 mi away (649,437 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Danville. The closest is Las Positas College in Livermore, CA (11.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Berkeley City College (16.8 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Danville 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 San Ramon instead of Danville?

San Ramon, CA is 3.9 miles from Danville 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 Danville an affordable place to study computer science?

Danville’s median household income of $223,206 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Danville 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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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.