Citrus Heights, California has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs. Citrus Heights has a population of about 87,036. Median household income is $77,167 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $165,270 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Technology Schools to Citrus Heights
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer technology programs near Citrus Heights, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Citrus Heights 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Citrus Heights.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
94%
Graduation rate
56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$64,876
Avg net price
$9,338/yr
TuitionIn‑state$8,018
Out‑of‑state$20,618
Key stats- Retention rate: 81%
- Programs offered: 30
Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$39,248
Avg net price
$5,524/yr
TuitionIn‑state$13,500
Out‑of‑state$13,500
Key stats- Retention rate: 100%
- Programs offered: 9
Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$78,445
Avg net price
$25,447/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 89%
- Programs offered: 32
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$44,170
Avg net price
$4,669/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$94,784
Avg net price
$20,555/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 77%
- Programs offered: 3
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$42,368
Avg net price
$2,818/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 71%
- Programs offered: 71
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
93%
Graduation rate
63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$64,172
Avg net price
$14,480/yr
TuitionIn‑state$8,472
Out‑of‑state$21,072
Key stats- Retention rate: 83%
- Programs offered: 30
Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$92,538
Avg net price
$25,181/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 0%
- Programs offered: 2
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California technology page.
Technology Wages Near Citrus Heights
Citrus Heights is part of the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area (BLS area code 40900). 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 | $139,640 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $130,872 |
| Information Security Analyst | $133,570 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $125,183 |
| Computer Network Architect | $141,350 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $132,474 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrator | $104,800 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $98,219 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $83,420 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $78,182 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $106,040 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $99,381 |
| Web Developer | $98,560 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $92,371 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $165,270 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $154,892 |
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.
Citrus Heights at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 87,036 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $77,167 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 22.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 106.7 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Technology-related employment in Sacramento County | 13,135 workers, 1,293 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Citrus Heights-Area Cities With Technology Programs
- Roseville, CA – 5.3 mi away (132,671 pop)
- Folsom, CA – 7.7 mi away (77,271 pop)
- Rocklin, CA – 8.1 mi away (62,787 pop)
- Rancho Cordova, CA – 8.6 mi away (72,326 pop)
- Lincoln, CA – 12.4 mi away (47,030 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited technology schools are near Citrus Heights, CA?
Accredited schools offering technology programs near Citrus Heights are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.
What are the highest-paying technology roles near Citrus Heights?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Citrus Heights are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($165,270), Computer Network Architect ($141,350), Software Developer ($139,640). 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 Roseville instead of Citrus Heights?
Roseville, CA is 5.3 miles from Citrus Heights 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 Citrus Heights an affordable place to study technology?
Citrus Heights’s median household income of $77,167 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Citrus Heights 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: July 23, 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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