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

Visalia, California has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $1,334 to $11,413 per year for indexed programs. Visalia has a population of about 142,649. Median household income is $79,952 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In California, the top-earning computer science-related role is Database Architect at a median $170,160 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Computer Science Schools to Visalia

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

#1

College of the Sequoias

Visalia, CA 0.6 miles from Visalia BOC Score 47.3
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,092
Avg net price $480/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 Visalia

Visalia is part of the Visalia, CA metro area (BLS area code 47300). 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$126,170Visalia, CA$126,423
Computer Systems Analyst$102,170Visalia, CA$102,375
Computer Network Architect$117,610Visalia, CA$117,846
Database Administrator$113,060CA statewide$113,287
Database Architect$170,160CA statewide$170,501
Information Security Analyst$138,570CA statewide$138,848
Computer Network Support Specialist$74,220Visalia, CA$74,369
Computer User Support Specialist$63,590Visalia, CA$63,717
Web Developer$119,570CA statewide$119,810
Web and Digital Interface Designer$136,110CA statewide$136,383
Computer and Information Systems Manager$160,790Visalia, CA$161,112

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.


Visalia at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population142,649Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$79,952Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+22.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)99.8 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Tulare County118 workers, 34 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Accredited schools offering computer science programs near Visalia 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 Visalia?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Visalia are: Database Architect ($170,160), Computer and Information Systems Manager ($160,790), Information Security Analyst ($138,570). 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 Tulare instead of Visalia?

Tulare, CA is 8.8 miles from Visalia 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 Visalia an affordable place to study computer science?

Visalia’s median household income of $79,952 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Visalia 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 Visalia

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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.