Best FinTech Schools Near San Ramon, CA (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

San Ramon, California has 5 accredited schools offering financial technology programs. San Ramon has a population of about 85,734. Median household income is $197,358 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 71.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area, the top-earning financial technology-related role is Software Developer at a median $186,640 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Financial Technology Schools to San Ramon

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer financial technology programs near San Ramon, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from San Ramon 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 San Ramon. 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

Lincoln University

Oakland, CA 18.4 miles from San Ramon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
78.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,695
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 4

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Golden Gate University

San Francisco, CA 25.3 miles from San Ramon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $87,434
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Menlo College

Atherton, CA 25.5 miles from San Ramon
  • 4 year
45.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $76,419
Avg net price $31,100/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 11

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of San Francisco

San Francisco, CA 28.1 miles from San Ramon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
70.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $89,812
Avg net price $41,431/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 81

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Santa Clara University

Santa Clara, CA 28.6 miles from San Ramon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
77.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 90%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $109,183
Avg net price $50,062/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Skyline College

San Bruno, CA 30.4 miles from San Ramon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
70.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,702
Avg net price $1,738/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Naval Postgraduate School

Monterey, CA 80.6 miles from San Ramon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 47

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

California State University-Chico

Chico, CA 136.0 miles from San Ramon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
79.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 93%
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,172
Avg net price $14,480/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,472
Out‑of‑state$21,072
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 74

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

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

Financial Technology Wages Near San Ramon

San Ramon is part of the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area (BLS area code 41860). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to California statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Financial and Investment Analyst$130,520San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA$112,907
Software Developer$186,640San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA$161,453
Data Scientist$170,110San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA$147,154

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.

San Ramon at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population85,734Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$197,358Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+71.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)115.6 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited financial technology schools are near San Ramon, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering financial technology programs near San Ramon. The closest is Las Positas College in Livermore, CA (8.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Ohlone College (16.1 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying financial technology roles near San Ramon?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying financial technology-related roles near San Ramon are: Software Developer ($186,640), Data Scientist ($170,110), Financial and Investment Analyst ($130,520). 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 Danville instead of San Ramon?

Danville, CA is 3.9 miles from San Ramon and has its own set of local financial technology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is San Ramon an affordable place to study financial technology?

San Ramon’s median household income of $197,358 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in San Ramon 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 San Ramon

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

Data verified: August 31, 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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