Best Online Computer Science Programs in Los Banos, CA (2026)

Los Banos, California has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $1,404 to $12,050 per year for indexed programs. Los Banos has a population of about 46,776. Median household income is $70,893 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 13.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In California, the top-earning computer science-related role is Database Architect at a median $170,160 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Los Banos

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

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

Computer Science Wages Near Los Banos

Los Banos is part of the Merced, CA metro area (BLS area code 32900). 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.

Los Banos at a Glance

Other Los Banos-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Atwater, CA – 24.1 mi away (29,270 pop)
• Merced, CA – 26.1 mi away (143,272 pop)
• Turlock, CA – 30.6 mi away (106,100 pop)
• Patterson, CA – 32.9 mi away (22,169 pop)
• Hollister, CA – 33.9 mi away (45,496 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Los Banos, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Los Banos. The closest is Gavilan College in Gilroy, CA (40.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Evergreen Valley College (53.4 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles near Los Banos?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Los Banos are: Database Architect ($170,160), Computer and Information Systems Manager ($167,150), Computer Network Architect ($158,870). 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 Atwater instead of Los Banos?

Atwater, CA is 24.1 miles from Los Banos 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 Los Banos an affordable place to study computer science?

Los Banos’s median household income of $70,893 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Los Banos 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.