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

Hercules, California has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Hercules has a population of about 26,245. Median household income is $130,583 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 46.3% 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 Hercules

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

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

Computer Science Wages Near Hercules

Hercules 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.

Hercules at a Glance

Other Hercules-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• San Pablo, CA – 5.6 mi away (30,536 pop)
• Richmond, CA – 6.1 mi away (109,813 pop)
• El Cerrito, CA – 6.5 mi away (25,400 pop)
• Benicia, CA – 7.1 mi away (28,174 pop)
• Vallejo, CA – 7.5 mi away (172,697 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Hercules. The closest is Contra Costa College in San Pablo, CA (5.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is College of Alameda (15.5 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

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

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

San Pablo, CA is 5.6 miles from Hercules 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 Hercules an affordable place to study computer science?

Hercules’s median household income of $130,583 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hercules 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.