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

Temecula, California has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $1,354 to $13,997 per year for indexed programs. Temecula has a population of about 110,404. Median household income is $117,840 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 39.2% 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 Temecula

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer computer science programs near Temecula, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Temecula 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 Temecula. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

MiraCosta College

Oceanside, CA 23.1 miles from Temecula BOC Score 54.0
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,845
Avg net price $7,339/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 57

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

California State University-San Marcos

San Marcos, CA 25.2 miles from Temecula BOC Score 75.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,908
Avg net price $10,229/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

California Baptist University

Riverside, CA 34.5 miles from Temecula BOC Score 56.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,504
Avg net price $26,285/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Crafton Hills College

Yucaipa, CA 37.9 miles from Temecula BOC Score 54.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,553
Avg net price $11,331/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 23

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Alliant International University-San Diego

San Diego, CA 41.2 miles from Temecula BOC Score 65.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,666
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of California-Irvine

Irvine, CA 42.3 miles from Temecula BOC Score 90.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 29%
Graduation rate 86%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $80,735
Avg net price $14,251/yr
Tuition
In‑state$15,722
Out‑of‑state$49,922
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

University of California-San Diego

La Jolla, CA 42.8 miles from Temecula BOC Score 92.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 27%
Graduation rate 87%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $84,943
Avg net price $12,470/yr
Tuition
In‑state$16,758
Out‑of‑state$50,958
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Westcliff University

Irvine, CA 43.3 miles from Temecula BOC Score 51.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 67%
Avg net price $35,426/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Computer Science Wages Near Temecula

Temecula 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$133,270Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$125,254
Computer Systems Analyst$105,030Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$98,712
Computer Network Architect$128,110Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$120,404
Database Administrator$99,870Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$93,863
Database Architect$132,150Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$124,201
Information Security Analyst$114,970Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$108,055
Computer Network Support Specialist$77,780Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$73,102
Computer User Support Specialist$72,140Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$67,801
Web Developer$72,400Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$68,045
Web and Digital Interface Designer$136,110CA statewide$127,923
Computer and Information Systems Manager$176,320Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$165,714

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.


Temecula at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population110,404Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$117,840Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+39.2%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 Riverside County2,084 workers, 522 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Accredited schools offering computer science programs near Temecula 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 Temecula?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Temecula 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 Murrieta instead of Temecula?

Murrieta, CA is 6.5 miles from Temecula 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 Temecula an affordable place to study computer science?

Temecula’s median household income of $117,840 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Temecula 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 Temecula

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Temecula:

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 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.