Best Online Computer Science Programs in Foster City, CA (2026)

Foster City, California has a population of about 32,964. The city’s median household income is $193,633 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 74.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 62 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Foster City, with tuition ranging from $7,055 to $22,803 per year for indexed programs. 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 $221,810 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Foster City

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 62 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Foster City. Distances are calculated from Foster City city center.

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

Computer Science Wages Near Foster City

Foster City 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 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.

Foster City at a Glance

Other Foster City-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• San Mateo, CA – 2.5 mi away (103,959 pop)
• Belmont, CA – 3.2 mi away (27,081 pop)
• San Carlos, CA – 3.9 mi away (29,797 pop)
• Redwood City, CA – 4.3 mi away (84,950 pop)
• Burlingame, CA – 5.9 mi away (30,301 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Foster City, CA?

Our directory has 62 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Foster City. The closest is Notre Dame de Namur University in Belmont, CA (2.8 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is City College of San Francisco (15.5 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles near Foster City?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Foster City are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($221,810), Software Developer ($174,910), Database Architect ($170,700). 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 San Mateo instead of Foster City?

San Mateo, CA is 2.5 miles from Foster City 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 Foster City an affordable place to study computer science?

Foster City’s median household income of $193,633 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Foster City 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.

Related Resources

• Online Computer Science Programs in California
• Main Computer Science Degree Guide
• Computer Science Programs by State

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.