Best Computer Science Schools Near Tracy, CA (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Tracy, California has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $13,500 to $20,918 per year for indexed programs. Tracy has a population of about 95,358. Median household income is $118,253 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Stockton-Lodi, CA metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $165,260 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Tracy

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

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

University of the Pacific

Stockton, CA 19.1 miles from Tracy
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
75.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,445
Avg net price $25,447/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 82

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Humphreys University-Stockton and Modesto Campuses

Stockton, CA 21.0 miles from Tracy
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
58.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,248
Avg net price $5,524/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,500
Out‑of‑state$13,500
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 14

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

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#3

Modesto Junior College

Modesto, CA 24.3 miles from Tracy
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,368
Avg net price $2,818/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 92

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

San Francisco Bay University

Fremont, CA 31.2 miles from Tracy
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 47%
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 2

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

California State University-East Bay

Hayward, CA 33.6 miles from Tracy
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
79.2 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 97%
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,401
Avg net price $9,320/yr
Tuition
In‑state$7,583
Out‑of‑state$20,183
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 59

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

#6

California State University-Stanislaus

Turlock, CA 35.2 miles from Tracy
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
80.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,188
Avg net price $6,067/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

San Jose State University

San Jose, CA 35.9 miles from Tracy
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
86.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,988
Avg net price $13,760/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 118

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Saint Mary's College of California

Moraga, CA 37.1 miles from Tracy
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,812
Avg net price $30,378/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Computer Science Wages Near Tracy

Tracy is part of the Stockton-Lodi, CA metro area (BLS area code 44700). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to California statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer $138,550 Stockton-Lodi, CA $131,827
Computer Systems Analyst $106,310 Stockton-Lodi, CA $101,151
Computer Network Architect $124,510 Stockton-Lodi, CA $118,468
Database Administrator $94,920 Stockton-Lodi, CA $90,314
Database Architect $132,810 Stockton-Lodi, CA $126,365
Information Security Analyst $101,320 Stockton-Lodi, CA $96,403
Computer Network Support Specialist $75,970 Stockton-Lodi, CA $72,284
Computer User Support Specialist $69,070 Stockton-Lodi, CA $65,718
Web Developer $50,300 Stockton-Lodi, CA $47,859
Web and Digital Interface Designer $136,110 CA statewide $129,505
Computer and Information Systems Manager $165,260 Stockton-Lodi, CA $157,241

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.

Tracy at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 95,358 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $118,253 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 26.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 105.1 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in San Joaquin County 630 workers, 174 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Tracy. The closest is University of the Pacific in Stockton, CA (19.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Modesto Junior College (24.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Tracy are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($165,260), Software Developer ($138,550), Web and Digital Interface Designer ($136,110). 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 Lathrop instead of Tracy?

Lathrop, CA is 9.6 miles from Tracy 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 Tracy an affordable place to study computer science?

Tracy’s median household income of $118,253 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Tracy 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 Tracy

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

Data verified: September 6, 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.

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