Best Technology Schools Near Ceres, CA (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Ceres, California has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs, with tuition ranging from $13,500 to $20,918 per year for indexed programs. Ceres has a population of about 48,918. Median household income is $76,862 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 13.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Modesto, CA metro area, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $159,720 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Technology Schools to Ceres

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

Modesto Junior College

Modesto, CA 4.6 miles from Ceres
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.3 BOC Score
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: 92

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of the Pacific

Stockton, CA 32.8 miles from Ceres
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
75.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,445
Avg net price $25,447/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 82

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Humphreys University-Stockton and Modesto Campuses

Stockton, CA 34.7 miles from Ceres
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
58.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,248
Avg net price $5,524/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,500
Out‑of‑state$13,500
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 14

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

#4

San Jose State University

San Jose, CA 53.4 miles from Ceres
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
86.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,988
Avg net price $13,760/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 118

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of Silicon Valley

San Jose, CA 55.1 miles from Ceres
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
36.9 BOC Score
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: 7

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Santa Clara University

Santa Clara, CA 56.1 miles from Ceres
  • 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

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#7

California State University-East Bay

Hayward, CA 59.9 miles from Ceres
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
79.2 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 97%
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,401
Avg net price $9,320/yr
Tuition
In‑state$7,583
Out‑of‑state$20,183
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 59

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

#8

Foothill College

Los Altos Hills, CA 65.9 miles from Ceres
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.4 BOC Score
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: 69

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Technology Wages Near Ceres

Ceres is part of the Modesto, CA metro area (BLS area code 33700). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to California statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer $119,770 Modesto, CA $115,053
Information Security Analyst $138,570 CA statewide $133,112
Computer Network Architect $120,870 Modesto, CA $116,110
Network and Computer Systems Administrator $99,000 Modesto, CA $95,101
Computer Network Support Specialist $75,970 Modesto, CA $72,978
Computer User Support Specialist $66,390 Modesto, CA $63,775
Web Developer $119,570 CA statewide $114,861
Computer and Information Systems Manager $159,720 Modesto, CA $153,429

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.

Ceres at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 48,918 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $76,862 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 13.0% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 104.1 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Technology-related employment in Stanislaus County 1,090 workers, 121 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near Ceres, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs near Ceres. The closest is Modesto Junior College in Modesto, CA (4.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Humphreys University-Stockton and Modesto Campuses (34.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying technology roles near Ceres?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Ceres are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($159,720), Information Security Analyst ($138,570), Computer Network Architect ($120,870). 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 Modesto instead of Ceres?

Modesto, CA is 3.6 miles from Ceres 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 Ceres an affordable place to study technology?

Ceres’s median household income of $76,862 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ceres 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 Ceres

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

Data verified: September 6, 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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