Best Computer Science Schools Near Fresno, CA (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Fresno, California has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $1,334 to $20,095 per year for indexed programs. Fresno has a population of about 543,615. Median household income is $66,804 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Fresno, CA metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $148,650 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Fresno

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer computer science programs near Fresno, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Fresno 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 Fresno. 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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#1

Fresno City College

Fresno, CA 1.1 miles from Fresno
  • 4 year
41.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,361
Avg net price $8,069/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 95

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

California State University-Fresno

Fresno, CA 3.3 miles from Fresno
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
78.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 95%
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,244
Avg net price $7,000/yr
Tuition
In‑state$7,350
Out‑of‑state$19,950
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 96

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Computer Science Wages Near Fresno

Fresno is part of the Fresno, CA metro area (BLS area code 23420). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to California statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer $129,060 Fresno, CA $126,282
Computer Systems Analyst $98,900 Fresno, CA $96,771
Computer Network Architect $98,680 Fresno, CA $96,556
Database Administrator $90,860 Fresno, CA $88,904
Database Architect $130,290 Fresno, CA $127,485
Information Security Analyst $118,420 Fresno, CA $115,871
Computer Network Support Specialist $79,280 Fresno, CA $77,573
Computer User Support Specialist $63,370 Fresno, CA $62,006
Web Developer $77,600 Fresno, CA $75,930
Web and Digital Interface Designer $92,390 Fresno, CA $90,401
Computer and Information Systems Manager $148,650 Fresno, CA $145,450

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.

Fresno at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 543,615 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $66,804 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 24.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 102.2 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Fresno County 982 workers, 145 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Fresno. The closest is Fresno City College in Fresno, CA (1.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Reedley College (22.3 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Fresno are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($148,650), Database Architect ($130,290), Software Developer ($129,060). 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 Clovis instead of Fresno?

Clovis, CA is 6.7 miles from Fresno 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 Fresno an affordable place to study computer science?

Fresno’s median household income of $66,804 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fresno 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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Other Programs Available in Fresno

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Fresno:

Data verified: September 6, 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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