Best Mobile App Development Schools Near Monterey, CA (2026)

Updated August 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Monterey, California has 22 accredited schools offering mobile app development programs, with tuition ranging from $1,270 to $61,293 per year for indexed programs. Monterey has a population of about 29,772. Median household income is $104,110 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 54.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In California, the top-earning mobile app development-related role is Web and Digital Interface Designer at a median $136,110 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Mobile App Development Schools to Monterey

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

#1

University of California-Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, CA 28.2 miles from Monterey BOC Score 71.8
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 66%
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,396
Avg net price $17,890/yr
Tuition
In‑state$16,005
Out‑of‑state$50,205
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  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 15

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

#2

Santa Clara University

Santa Clara, CA 52.4 miles from Monterey BOC Score 77.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Foothill College

Los Altos Hills, CA 54.9 miles from Monterey BOC Score 61.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,072
Avg net price $7,653/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Silicon Valley

San Jose, CA 56.9 miles from Monterey BOC Score 36.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,017
Avg net price $27,815/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 8

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Academy of Art University

San Francisco, CA 86.6 miles from Monterey BOC Score 20.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,008
Avg net price $40,613/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 21

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Modesto Junior College

Modesto, CA 87.5 miles from Monterey BOC Score 64.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 71

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Dominican University of California

San Rafael, CA 102.0 miles from Monterey BOC Score 72.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $84,713
Avg net price $35,333/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Laurus College

San Luis Obispo, CA 113.9 miles from Monterey BOC Score 48.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $30,896
Avg net price $22,733/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 6

Source:Accreditor: Distance Education Accrediting CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California mobile app development page.

Mobile App Development Wages Near Monterey

Monterey is part of the Salinas, CA metro area (BLS area code 41500). 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$135,160Salinas, CA$124,000
Web Developer$119,570CA statewide$109,697
Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester$128,740CA statewide$118,110
Web and Digital Interface Designer$136,110CA statewide$124,872

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.

Monterey at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population29,772Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$104,110Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+54.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)109.0 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited mobile app development schools are near Monterey, CA?

Our directory has 22 accredited schools offering mobile app development programs near Monterey. The closest is Hartnell College in Salinas, CA (13.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Mission College (55.5 miles). 7 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying mobile app development roles near Monterey?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying mobile app development-related roles near Monterey are: Web and Digital Interface Designer ($136,110), Software Developer ($135,160), Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester ($128,740). 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 Seaside instead of Monterey?

Seaside, CA is 4.0 miles from Monterey and has its own set of local mobile app development programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Monterey an affordable place to study mobile app development?

Monterey’s median household income of $104,110 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Monterey 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 Monterey

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

Data verified: August 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.

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