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

Gilroy, California has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $1,404 to $45,337 per year for indexed programs. Gilroy has a population of about 58,561. Median household income is $131,554 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $291,660 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Gilroy

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

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

Computer Science Wages Near Gilroy

Gilroy is part of the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area (BLS area code 41940). 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.

Gilroy at a Glance

Other Gilroy-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Morgan Hill, CA – 9.4 mi away (44,155 pop)
• Watsonville, CA – 11.8 mi away (77,266 pop)
• Hollister, CA – 14.5 mi away (45,496 pop)
• Salinas, CA – 22.0 mi away (193,126 pop)
• Santa Cruz, CA – 24.9 mi away (176,037 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Gilroy. The closest is Gavilan College in Gilroy, CA (2.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of California-Santa Cruz (25.8 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Gilroy are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($291,660), Software Developer ($213,110), Web and Digital Interface Designer ($201,260). 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 Morgan Hill instead of Gilroy?

Morgan Hill, CA is 9.4 miles from Gilroy 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 Gilroy an affordable place to study computer science?

Gilroy’s median household income of $131,554 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Gilroy 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.