Best Technology Schools Near Novato, CA (2026)

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

Novato, California has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs. Novato has a population of about 52,689. Median household income is $112,193 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 47.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $232,890 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Technology Schools to Novato

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

Vallejo, CA 17.8 miles from Novato
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $94,784
Avg net price $20,555/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 8

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of San Francisco

San Francisco, CA 22.6 miles from Novato
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
70.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $89,812
Avg net price $41,431/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 81

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Golden Gate University

San Francisco, CA 22.6 miles from Novato
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $87,434
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Academy of Art University

San Francisco, CA 22.7 miles from Novato
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
20.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,008
Avg net price $40,613/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

California College of the Arts

San Francisco, CA 24.0 miles from Novato
  • 4 year
46.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,414
Avg net price $53,909/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Solano Community College

Fairfield, CA 25.6 miles from Novato
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,170
Avg net price $4,669/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 62

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Skyline College

San Bruno, CA 32.3 miles from Novato
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
70.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,702
Avg net price $1,738/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

California State University-East Bay

Hayward, CA 40.7 miles from Novato
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
79.2 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 97%
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,401
Avg net price $9,320/yr
Tuition
In‑state$7,583
Out‑of‑state$20,183
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 59

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

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Technology Wages Near Novato

Novato is part of the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area (BLS area code 41860). 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 $186,640 San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $161,453
Information Security Analyst $162,310 San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $140,407
Computer Network Architect $166,760 San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $144,256
Network and Computer Systems Administrator $129,680 San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $112,180
Computer Network Support Specialist $101,600 San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $87,889
Computer User Support Specialist $89,440 San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $77,370
Web Developer $152,450 San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $131,877
Computer and Information Systems Manager $232,890 San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $201,462

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.

Novato at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 52,689 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $112,193 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 47.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 115.6 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Technology-related employment in Marin County 4,139 workers, 590 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near Novato, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs near Novato. The closest is College of Marin in Kentfield, CA (9.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Berkeley City College (21.9 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying technology roles near Novato?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Novato are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($232,890), Software Developer ($186,640), Computer Network Architect ($166,760). 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 San Rafael instead of Novato?

San Rafael, CA is 7.3 miles from Novato 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 Novato an affordable place to study technology?

Novato’s median household income of $112,193 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Novato 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 Novato

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

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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