Best Online Technology Programs in Berkeley, CA (2026)

Berkeley, California has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs, with tuition ranging from $31,243 to $31,243 per year for indexed programs. Berkeley has a population of about 120,223. Median household income is $108,558 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 75.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $232,890 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Technology Schools to Berkeley

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

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

Technology Wages Near Berkeley

Berkeley 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.

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.

Berkeley at a Glance

Other Berkeley-Area Cities With Technology Programs

• El Cerrito, CA – 3.6 mi away (25,400 pop)
• Richmond, CA – 6.2 mi away (109,813 pop)
• Oakland, CA – 6.5 mi away (420,005 pop)
• San Pablo, CA – 7.2 mi away (30,536 pop)
• Alameda, CA – 7.3 mi away (78,906 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near Berkeley, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs near Berkeley. The closest is Berkeley City College in Berkeley, CA (0.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Golden Gate University (8.8 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying technology roles near Berkeley?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Berkeley are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($232,890), Software Developer ($186,640), Computer Network Architect ($166,760). 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 El Cerrito instead of Berkeley?

El Cerrito, CA is 3.6 miles from Berkeley and has its own set of local technology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Berkeley an affordable place to study technology?

Berkeley’s median household income of $108,558 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Berkeley 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.