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

Montclair, California has a population of about 37,809. The city’s median household income is $76,338 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 110 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Montclair, with tuition ranging from $7,439 to $84,896 per year for indexed programs. In the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $165,760 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).


Closest Computer Science Schools to Montclair

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 110 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Montclair. Distances are calculated from Montclair city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Pomona CollegeClaremont, CA2.1 mi$62,326 - $81,196
Claremont McKenna CollegeClaremont, CA2.3 miContact school for pricing
Pitzer CollegeClaremont, CA2.3 mi$62,692 - $82,832
Scripps CollegeClaremont, CA2.4 miContact school for pricing
Harvey Mudd CollegeClaremont, CA2.5 mi$66,255 - $84,896
University of La VerneLa Verne, CA4.8 miContact school for pricing
DeVry University-CaliforniaOntario, CA6.3 miContact school for pricing
California State Polytechnic University-PomonaPomona, CA7.1 mi$7,439 - $22,672
Mt San Antonio CollegeWalnut, CA8.7 miContact school for pricing
Chaffey CollegeRancho Cucamonga, CA8.8 miContact school for pricing

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


Computer Science Wages Near Montclair

Montclair is part of the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area (BLS area code 40140). 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$136,760Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$128,534
Computer Systems Analyst$109,880Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$103,271
Computer Network Architect$112,000Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$105,263
Database Administrator$105,760Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$99,398
Database Architect$128,250Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$120,536
Information Security Analyst$124,910Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$117,397
Computer Network Support Specialist$76,650Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$72,039
Computer User Support Specialist$66,050Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$62,077
Web Developer$95,450Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$89,709
Web and Digital Interface Designer$84,520Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$79,436
Computer and Information Systems Manager$165,760Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$155,789

Source: BLS, May 2024 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.


Montclair at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population37,809Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$76,338Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+17.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)106.4 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in San Bernardino County1,901 workers, 360 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 110 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Montclair. The closest is Pomona College in Claremont, CA (2.1 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Chaffey College (8.8 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Montclair are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($165,760), Software Developer ($136,760), Database Architect ($128,250). 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 Pomona instead of Montclair?

Pomona, CA is 3.8 miles from Montclair 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 Montclair an affordable place to study computer science?

Montclair’s median household income of $76,338 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Montclair 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.


Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.