Best Technology Schools Near Hollister, CA (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Hollister, California has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs, with tuition ranging from $1,404 to $11,892 per year for indexed programs. Hollister has a population of about 43,003. Median household income is $101,979 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $291,660 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Technology Schools to Hollister

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer technology programs near Hollister, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Hollister 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:

  • 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 Hollister. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Naval Postgraduate School

Monterey, CA 31.9 miles from Hollister
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
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  • Programs offered: 47

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey

Monterey, CA 32.8 miles from Hollister
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
92.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $76,310
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  • Programs offered: 9

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of California-Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, CA 37.7 miles from Hollister
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
71.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 66%
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,396
Avg net price $17,890/yr
Tuition
In‑state$16,005
Out‑of‑state$50,205
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  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 81

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

San Jose State University

San Jose, CA 42.5 miles from Hollister
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
86.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,988
Avg net price $13,760/yr
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  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 118

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Santa Clara University

Santa Clara, CA 45.2 miles from Hollister
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
77.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 90%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $109,183
Avg net price $50,062/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Silicon Valley

San Jose, CA 48.8 miles from Hollister
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
36.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,017
Avg net price $27,815/yr
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  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 7

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Foothill College

Los Altos Hills, CA 53.3 miles from Hollister
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,072
Avg net price $7,653/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 69

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Stanford University

Stanford, CA 58.0 miles from Hollister
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
95.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 97%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $124,080
Avg net price $13,807/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 100

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Technology Wages Near Hollister

Hollister is part of the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area (BLS area code 41940). 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 $213,110 San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $193,034
Information Security Analyst $176,120 San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $159,529
Computer Network Architect $186,110 San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $168,578
Network and Computer Systems Administrator $133,360 San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $120,797
Computer Network Support Specialist $124,130 San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $112,437
Computer User Support Specialist $93,590 San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $84,774
Web Developer $166,670 San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $150,969
Computer and Information Systems Manager $291,660 San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $264,185

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.

Hollister at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 43,003 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $101,979 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 17.8% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 110.4 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Technology-related employment in San Benito County 68 workers, 13 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near Hollister, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs near Hollister. The closest is Gavilan College in Gilroy, CA (12.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey (32.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying technology roles near Hollister?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Hollister are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($291,660), Software Developer ($213,110), Computer Network Architect ($186,110). 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 Gilroy instead of Hollister?

Gilroy, CA is 14.5 miles from Hollister 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 Hollister an affordable place to study technology?

Hollister’s median household income of $101,979 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hollister 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 Hollister

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Hollister:

Data verified: September 6, 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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