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

Ontario, California has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Ontario has a population of about 178,347. Median household income is $82,806 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. 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 $176,320 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Ontario

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

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

Computer Science Wages Near Ontario

Ontario 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.

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.

Ontario at a Glance

Other Ontario-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Chino, CA – 5.1 mi away (87,776 pop)
• Eastvale, CA – 5.6 mi away (61,151 pop)
• Montclair, CA – 5.7 mi away (38,944 pop)
• Upland, CA – 6.2 mi away (76,684 pop)
• Rancho Cucamonga, CA – 6.3 mi away (176,534 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Ontario. The closest is DeVry University-California in Ontario, CA (2.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Mt San Antonio College (13.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Ontario are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($176,320), Web and Digital Interface Designer ($136,110), Software Developer ($133,270). 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 Chino instead of Ontario?

Chino, CA is 5.1 miles from Ontario 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 Ontario an affordable place to study computer science?

Ontario’s median household income of $82,806 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ontario 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.