Best Computer Science Schools Near Eureka, CA (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Eureka, California has 3 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $1,198 to $25,170 per year for indexed programs. Eureka has a population of about 25,412. In California, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $218,290 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Eureka

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer computer science programs near Eureka, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Eureka city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 Eureka. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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College of the Redwoods

Eureka, CA 7.1 miles from Eureka
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
42.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,243
Avg net price $6,904/yr
Tuition
In‑state$1,198
Out‑of‑state$8,854
Contact
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Computer Science Wages Near Eureka

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (California, statewide)
Software Developer$174,410
Computer Systems Analyst$127,720
Computer Network Architect$158,870
Database Administrator$113,060
Database Architect$170,160
Information Security Analyst$138,570
Computer Network Support Specialist$79,190
Computer User Support Specialist$79,570
Web Developer$119,570
Web and Digital Interface Designer$136,110
Computer and Information Systems Manager$218,290

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.

Eureka at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Computer Science-related employment in Humboldt County121 workers, 24 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Eureka. The closest is California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt in Arcata, CA (6.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Shasta College (96.9 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles in California?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles in California are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($218,290), Software Developer ($174,410), Database Architect ($170,160). Wages for Eureka workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Redding instead of Eureka?

Redding, CA is 95.1 miles from Eureka 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.

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 Eureka

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Data verified: August 31, 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.

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