Diamond Bar, California has a population of about 53,750. The city’s median household income is $106,602 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 52.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited technology programs within 100 miles of Diamond Bar, with tuition ranging from $7,439 to $22,672 per year. In the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $191,410 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer technology programs. Distances are calculated from Diamond Bar city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt San Antonio College | Walnut, CA | 3.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | Pomona, CA | 4.4 mi | $7,439 - $22,672 | – |
| InterCoast Colleges-West Covina | West Covina, CA | 6.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of La Verne | La Verne, CA | 7.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Claremont McKenna College | Claremont, CA | 9.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California technology page.
Diamond Bar is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area (BLS area code 31080). 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 | $155,330 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $136,734 |
| Information Security Analyst | $131,280 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $115,563 |
| Computer Network Architect | $137,910 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $121,400 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrator | $105,270 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $92,667 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $74,040 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $65,176 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $71,230 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $62,702 |
| Web Developer | $97,990 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $86,259 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $191,410 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $168,495 |
Source: BLS, May 2024 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.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 53,750 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $106,602 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 52.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 113.6 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Technology-related employment in Los Angeles County | 187,309 workers, 13,388 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 5 technology programs within 100 miles of Diamond Bar. The closest is Mt San Antonio College in Walnut, CA (3.7 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Claremont McKenna College (9.5 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Diamond Bar are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($191,410), Software Developer ($155,330), Computer Network Architect ($137,910). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with California statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Walnut, CA is 3.4 miles from Diamond Bar 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.
Diamond Bar’s median household income of $106,602 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Diamond Bar while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and California public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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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