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

Rocklin, California has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $1,288 to $13,062 per year for indexed programs. Rocklin has a population of about 72,340. Median household income is $120,916 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 48.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Database Architect at a median $169,310 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Computer Science Schools to Rocklin

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer computer science programs near Rocklin, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Rocklin city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 Rocklin. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Sierra College

Rocklin, CA 2.5 miles from Rocklin BOC Score 54.5
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,294
Avg net price $7,245/yr
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  • Programs offered: 62

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Computer Science Wages Near Rocklin

Rocklin is part of the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area (BLS area code 40900). 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$139,640Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA$130,872
Computer Systems Analyst$122,330Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA$114,649
Computer Network Architect$141,350Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA$132,474
Database Administrator$120,500Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA$112,933
Database Architect$169,310Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA$158,679
Information Security Analyst$133,570Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA$125,183
Computer Network Support Specialist$83,420Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA$78,182
Computer User Support Specialist$106,040Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA$99,381
Web Developer$98,560Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA$92,371
Web and Digital Interface Designer$112,840Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA$105,754
Computer and Information Systems Manager$165,270Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA$154,892

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.


Rocklin at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population72,340Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$120,916Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+48.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)106.7 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Placer County2,168 workers, 290 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Accredited schools offering computer science programs near Rocklin are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Rocklin are: Database Architect ($169,310), Computer and Information Systems Manager ($165,270), Computer Network Architect ($141,350). 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 Roseville instead of Rocklin?

Roseville, CA is 4.5 miles from Rocklin 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 Rocklin an affordable place to study computer science?

Rocklin’s median household income of $120,916 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Rocklin 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 Rocklin

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Data verified: July 23, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.