Best Online Computer Science Programs in Grass Valley, CA (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Grass Valley, California has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Grass Valley has a population of about 14,126. Median household income is $48,850 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. 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 Grass Valley

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

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 Grass Valley. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

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

Computer Science Wages Near Grass Valley

Occupation	Median 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.

Grass Valley at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	14,126	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$48,850	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	32.0%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Computer Science-related employment in Nevada County	242 workers, 54 establishments	BLS QCEW 2024 annual

Other Grass Valley-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

Lincoln, CA – 27.3 mi away (47,030 pop)
Rocklin, CA – 30.6 mi away (62,787 pop)
Yuba City, CA – 31.8 mi away (120,159 pop)
Oroville, CA – 33.3 mi away (45,445 pop)
Roseville, CA – 34.5 mi away (132,671 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Grass Valley, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Grass Valley. The closest is Sierra College in Rocklin, CA (30.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Asher College (48.0 miles). 4 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 Grass Valley workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Lincoln instead of Grass Valley?

Lincoln, CA is 27.3 miles from Grass Valley 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 Grass Valley an affordable place to study computer science?

Grass Valley’s median household income of $48,850 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Grass Valley 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.

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