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

Wasco, California has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $1,334 to $11,413 per year for indexed programs. Wasco has a population of about 26,222. Median household income is $55,521 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 7.4% 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 Wasco

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

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

Computer Science Wages Near Wasco

Wasco is part of the Bakersfield-Delano, CA metro area (BLS area code 12540). 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.

Wasco at a Glance

Other Wasco-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Shafter, CA – 12.4 mi away (20,183 pop)
• Delano, CA – 13.3 mi away (54,030 pop)
• Bakersfield, CA – 25.0 mi away (567,585 pop)
• Corcoran, CA – 35.6 mi away (23,266 pop)
• Porterville, CA – 37.5 mi away (76,512 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Wasco. The closest is Bakersfield College in Bakersfield, CA (25.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Allan Hancock College (74.6 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Wasco are: Database Architect ($170,160), Computer and Information Systems Manager ($164,470), Software Developer ($130,330). 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 Shafter instead of Wasco?

Shafter, CA is 12.4 miles from Wasco 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 Wasco an affordable place to study computer science?

Wasco’s median household income of $55,521 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Wasco 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.