Best Online Technology Programs in Chico, CA (2026)

Chico, California has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs, with tuition ranging from $1,128 to $25,590 per year for indexed programs. Chico has a population of about 102,032. Median household income is $67,929 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 41.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In California, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer Network Architect at a median $158,870 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Technology Schools to Chico

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

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

Technology Wages Near Chico

Chico is part of the Chico, CA metro area (BLS area code 17020). 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.

Chico at a Glance

Other Chico-Area Cities With Technology Programs

• Paradise, CA – 11.1 mi away (35,163 pop)
• Oroville, CA – 22.2 mi away (45,445 pop)
• Yuba City, CA – 44.0 mi away (120,159 pop)
• Grass Valley, CA – 54.8 mi away (34,508 pop)
• Redding, CA – 63.2 mi away (120,288 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near Chico, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs near Chico. The closest is California State University-Chico in Chico, CA (2.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Sierra College (74.1 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying technology roles near Chico?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Chico are: Computer Network Architect ($158,870), Information Security Analyst ($138,570), Computer and Information Systems Manager ($137,890). 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 Paradise instead of Chico?

Paradise, CA is 11.1 miles from Chico 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 Chico an affordable place to study technology?

Chico’s median household income of $67,929 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Chico 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.