Best Technology Schools Near Lake Elsinore, CA (2026)

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

Lake Elsinore, California has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs, with tuition ranging from $1,156 to $16,911 per year for indexed programs. Lake Elsinore has a population of about 71,516. Median household income is $96,527 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $176,320 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Technology Schools to Lake Elsinore

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

California Baptist University

Riverside, CA 17.7 miles from Lake Elsinore
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,504
Avg net price $26,285/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 98

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Laguna College of Art and Design

Laguna Beach, CA 26.6 miles from Lake Elsinore
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
38.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 94%
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,867
Avg net price $42,505/yr
Tuition
In‑state$37,500
Out‑of‑state$37,500
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 5

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

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#3

Crafton Hills College

Yucaipa, CA 27.9 miles from Lake Elsinore
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,553
Avg net price $11,331/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Westcliff University

Irvine, CA 29.5 miles from Lake Elsinore
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Avg net price $35,426/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

DeVry University-California

Ontario, CA 30.2 miles from Lake Elsinore
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
36.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 23%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,987
Avg net price $33,744/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 60%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Chapman University

Orange, CA 30.7 miles from Lake Elsinore
  • 4 year
61.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $70,070
Avg net price $46,555/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 77

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Santa Ana College

Santa Ana, CA 32.2 miles from Lake Elsinore
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
65.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,552
Avg net price $3,133/yr
Tuition
In‑state$1,180
Out‑of‑state$10,756
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 88

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

MiraCosta College

Oceanside, CA 34.2 miles from Lake Elsinore
  • 4 year
54.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,845
Avg net price $7,339/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 82

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 Lake Elsinore

Lake Elsinore is part of the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area (BLS area code 40140). 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 $133,270 Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $125,254
Information Security Analyst $114,970 Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $108,055
Computer Network Architect $128,110 Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $120,404
Network and Computer Systems Administrator $99,030 Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $93,073
Computer Network Support Specialist $77,780 Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $73,102
Computer User Support Specialist $72,140 Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $67,801
Web Developer $72,400 Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $68,045
Computer and Information Systems Manager $176,320 Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $165,714

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.

Lake Elsinore at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 71,516 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $96,527 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 23.0% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 106.4 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Technology-related employment in Riverside County 7,740 workers, 968 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near Lake Elsinore, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs near Lake Elsinore. The closest is Moreno Valley College in Moreno Valley, CA (15.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Saddleback College (21.1 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying technology roles near Lake Elsinore?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Lake Elsinore are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($176,320), Software Developer ($133,270), Computer Network Architect ($128,110). 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 Wildomar instead of Lake Elsinore?

Wildomar, CA is 6.4 miles from Lake Elsinore 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 Lake Elsinore an affordable place to study technology?

Lake Elsinore’s median household income of $96,527 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lake Elsinore 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 Lake Elsinore

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

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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