Grass Valley, California has a population of about 14,126. The city’s median household income is $48,850 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 26 accredited schools offering technology programs near Grass Valley, with tuition ranging from $1,128 to $22,714 per year for indexed programs. In California, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $211,340 annually (BLS, May 2024).
The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 26 schools in our directory that offer technology programs near Grass Valley. Distances are calculated from Grass Valley city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuba College | Marysville, CA | 26.8 mi | $1,128 - $12,200 | – |
| Sierra College | Rocklin, CA | 31.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Folsom Lake College | Folsom, CA | 39.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| MTI College | Sacramento, CA | 41.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| American River College | Sacramento, CA | 42.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Butte College | Oroville, CA | 43.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Asher College | Sacramento, CA | 48.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| California State University-Sacramento | Sacramento, CA | 50.0 mi | $7,602 - $22,714 | – |
| Sacramento City College | Sacramento, CA | 52.7 mi | $1,288 - $13,062 | – |
| Charles A Jones Career and Education Center | Sacramento, CA | 53.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California technology page.
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (California, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | $170,910 |
| Information Security Analyst | $140,660 |
| Computer Network Architect | $138,350 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrator | $106,620 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $79,520 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $76,870 |
| Web Developer | $117,380 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $211,340 |
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 | 14,126 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $48,850 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 32.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Technology-related employment in Nevada County | 286 workers, 54 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory has 26 accredited schools offering technology programs near Grass Valley. The closest is Yuba College in Marysville, CA (26.8 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Charles A Jones Career and Education Center (53.1 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles in California are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($211,340), Software Developer ($170,910), Information Security Analyst ($140,660). Wages for Grass Valley workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Lincoln, CA is 27.3 miles from Grass Valley 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.
Grass Valley’s median household income of $48,850 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Grass Valley while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and California public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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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