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

Fremont, California has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $7,055 to $22,803 per year for indexed programs. Fremont has a population of about 228,518. Median household income is $176,350 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 62.7% 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 Fremont

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

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

Computer Science Wages Near Fremont

Fremont 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.

Fremont at a Glance

Other Fremont-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Newark, CA – 2.4 mi away (45,810 pop)
• Union City, CA – 5.6 mi away (75,322 pop)
• Milpitas, CA – 8.2 mi away (77,528 pop)
• Hayward, CA – 8.9 mi away (158,937 pop)
• East Palo Alto, CA – 9.0 mi away (29,684 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Fremont. The closest is Ohlone College in Fremont, CA (4.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Santa Clara University (12.4 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

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

Newark, CA is 2.4 miles from Fremont 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 Fremont an affordable place to study computer science?

Fremont’s median household income of $176,350 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fremont 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.