Hayward, California has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $1,168 to $22,803 per year for indexed programs. Hayward has a population of about 159,201. Median household income is $113,775 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.6% 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 Hayward
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer computer science programs near Hayward, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Hayward 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Hayward.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
97%
Graduation rate
47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$71,401
Avg net price
$9,320/yr
TuitionIn‑state$7,583
Out‑of‑state$20,183
Key stats- Retention rate: 77%
- Programs offered: 24
Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California computer science page.
Computer Science Wages Near Hayward
Hayward 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.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Software Developer | $186,640 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $161,453 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $134,460 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $116,315 |
| Computer Network Architect | $166,760 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $144,256 |
| Database Administrator | $127,760 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $110,519 |
| Database Architect | $175,860 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $152,128 |
| Information Security Analyst | $162,310 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $140,407 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $101,600 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $87,889 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $89,440 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $77,370 |
| Web Developer | $152,450 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $131,877 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designer | $163,810 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $141,704 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $232,890 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $201,462 |
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.
Hayward at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 159,201 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $113,775 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 32.6% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 115.6 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Computer Science-related employment in Alameda County | 12,843 workers, 2,013 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Hayward-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs
- Union City, CA – 3.8 mi away (75,322 pop)
- San Leandro, CA – 6.8 mi away (90,465 pop)
- Newark, CA – 8.2 mi away (45,810 pop)
- Fremont, CA – 8.9 mi away (233,136 pop)
- Pleasanton, CA – 11.0 mi away (82,270 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited computer science schools are near Hayward, CA?
Accredited schools offering computer science programs near Hayward are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.
What are the highest-paying computer science roles near Hayward?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Hayward 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 Union City instead of Hayward?
Union City, CA is 3.8 miles from Hayward 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 Hayward an affordable place to study computer science?
Hayward’s median household income of $113,775 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hayward 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: July 23, 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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