Best Online Technology Programs in Oakdale, CA (2026)

Oakdale, California has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs, with tuition ranging from $14,760 to $20,286 per year for indexed programs. Oakdale has a population of about 23,155. Median household income is $86,478 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Modesto, CA metro area, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $159,720 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Technology Schools to Oakdale

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer technology programs near Oakdale. Distances are calculated from Oakdale city center.

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

Technology Wages Near Oakdale

Oakdale is part of the Modesto, CA metro area (BLS area code 33700). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to California statewide.

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.

Oakdale at a Glance

Other Oakdale-Area Cities With Technology Programs

• Riverbank, CA – 5.7 mi away (24,389 pop)
• Modesto, CA – 12.2 mi away (377,755 pop)
• Ceres, CA – 13.1 mi away (48,278 pop)
• Turlock, CA – 17.7 mi away (106,100 pop)
• Manteca, CA – 20.9 mi away (95,797 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near Oakdale, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs near Oakdale. The closest is Modesto Junior College in Modesto, CA (11.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Columbia College (31.1 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying technology roles near Oakdale?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Oakdale are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($159,720), Information Security Analyst ($138,570), Computer Network Architect ($120,870). 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 Riverbank instead of Oakdale?

Riverbank, CA is 5.7 miles from Oakdale 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 Oakdale an affordable place to study technology?

Oakdale’s median household income of $86,478 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Oakdale 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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Data verified: June 11, 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.