Best Online Computer Science Programs in La Verne, CA (2026)

La Verne, California has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. La Verne has a population of about 30,804. Median household income is $104,565 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 41.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $204,370 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Computer Science Schools to La Verne

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near La Verne. Distances are calculated from La Verne 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 La Verne. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

University of La Verne

La Verne, CA 1.5 miles from La Verne BOC Score62.5
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#2

Mt San Antonio College

Walnut, CA 6.4 miles from La Verne BOC Score71.8
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#3

Citrus College

Glendora, CA 6.7 miles from La Verne BOC Score58.5
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#4

Azusa Pacific University

Azusa, CA 6.8 miles from La Verne BOC Score72.9
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#5

InterCoast Colleges-West Covina

West Covina, CA 8.0 miles from La Verne BOC Score54.5
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California computer science page.


Computer Science Wages Near La Verne

La Verne is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area (BLS area code 31080). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to California statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer$160,920Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$141,655
Computer Systems Analyst$121,560Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$107,007
Computer Network Architect$147,510Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$129,850
Database Administrator$112,540Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$99,067
Database Architect$155,740Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$137,095
Information Security Analyst$129,630Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$114,111
Computer Network Support Specialist$57,220Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$50,370
Computer User Support Specialist$75,070Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$66,083
Web Developer$107,290Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$94,445
Web and Digital Interface Designer$106,550Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$93,794
Computer and Information Systems Manager$204,370Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$179,903

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.


La Verne at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population30,804Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$104,565Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+41.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)113.6 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Los Angeles County31,047 workers, 5,218 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near La Verne, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near La Verne. The closest is University of La Verne in La Verne, CA (1.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is InterCoast Colleges-West Covina (8.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles near La Verne?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near La Verne are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($204,370), Software Developer ($160,920), Database Architect ($155,740). 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 Dimas instead of La Verne?

San Dimas, CA is 2.4 miles from La Verne 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 La Verne an affordable place to study computer science?

La Verne’s median household income of $104,565 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in La Verne 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 La Verne

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

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.