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

Delano, California has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $1,334 to $11,413 per year for indexed programs. Delano has a population of about 50,835. Median household income is $61,817 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 8.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In California, the top-earning computer science-related role is Database Architect at a median $170,160 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Delano

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

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

Computer Science Wages Near Delano

Delano is part of the Bakersfield-Delano, CA metro area (BLS area code 12540). 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.

Delano at a Glance

Other Delano-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Wasco, CA – 13.3 mi away (26,337 pop)
• Shafter, CA – 20.3 mi away (20,183 pop)
• Porterville, CA – 24.2 mi away (76,512 pop)
• Corcoran, CA – 27.5 mi away (23,266 pop)
• Tulare, CA – 30.2 mi away (62,779 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Delano. The closest is Bakersfield College in Bakersfield, CA (29.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Fresno City College (75.3 miles).

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Delano are: Database Architect ($170,160), Computer and Information Systems Manager ($164,470), Software Developer ($130,330). 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 Wasco instead of Delano?

Wasco, CA is 13.3 miles from Delano 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 Delano an affordable place to study computer science?

Delano’s median household income of $61,817 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Delano 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.