Best Online Technology Programs in Ceres, CA (2026)

Ceres, California has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs, with tuition ranging from $14,760 to $20,286 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 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer technology programs near Ceres. Distances are calculated from Ceres city center.

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.

#1

Modesto Junior College

Modesto, CA 4.7 miles from Ceres BOC Score64.3
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#2

Merced College

Merced, CA 32.3 miles from Ceres BOC Score51.7
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#3

University of the Pacific

Stockton, CA 32.8 miles from Ceres BOC Score75.4
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#4

San Joaquin Delta College

Stockton, CA 33.8 miles from Ceres BOC Score66.6
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#5

Humphreys University-Stockton and Modesto Campuses

Stockton, CA 34.6 miles from Ceres BOC Score58.4
Published tuition$14,760 - $20,286
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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.

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

MetricValueSource
Population48,918Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$76,862Census 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 County1,090 workers, 121 establishmentsBLS 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 (4.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Humphreys University-Stockton and Modesto Campuses (34.6 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

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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.