Best Online Computer Science Programs in Newport Beach, CA (2026)

Newport Beach, California has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $1,156 to $45,014 per year for indexed programs. Newport Beach has a population of about 84,304. Median household income is $158,461 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 69.6% 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 Newport Beach

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

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

Computer Science Wages Near Newport Beach

Newport Beach 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.

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.

Newport Beach at a Glance

Other Newport Beach-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Costa Mesa, CA – 4.5 mi away (112,822 pop)
• Irvine, CA – 6.9 mi away (266,122 pop)
• Laguna Beach, CA – 7.8 mi away (23,190 pop)
• Fountain Valley, CA – 8.2 mi away (56,529 pop)
• Aliso Viejo, CA – 8.3 mi away (51,424 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Newport Beach, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Newport Beach. The closest is University of California-Irvine in Irvine, CA (2.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Coastline Community College (7.9 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles near Newport Beach?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Newport Beach 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 Costa Mesa instead of Newport Beach?

Costa Mesa, CA is 4.5 miles from Newport Beach 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 Newport Beach an affordable place to study computer science?

Newport Beach’s median household income of $158,461 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Newport Beach 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.