Best Online Technology Programs in Oroville, CA (2026)

Oroville, California has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs, with tuition ranging from $1,128 to $25,590 per year for indexed programs. Oroville has a population of about 19,855. Median household income is $51,893 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 13.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In California, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer Network Architect at a median $158,870 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Technology Schools to Oroville

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer technology programs near Oroville, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Oroville 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 Oroville. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Butte College

Oroville, CA 11.1 miles from Oroville BOC Score 67.2
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,810
Avg net price $5,520/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 69

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Technology Wages Near Oroville

Oroville is part of the Chico, CA metro area (BLS area code 17020). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to California statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer$131,360Chico, CA$129,802
Information Security Analyst$138,570CA statewide$136,927
Computer Network Architect$158,870CA statewide$156,986
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$84,280Chico, CA$83,281
Computer Network Support Specialist$63,860Chico, CA$63,103
Computer User Support Specialist$62,300Chico, CA$61,561
Web Developer$119,570CA statewide$118,152
Computer and Information Systems Manager$137,890Chico, CA$136,255

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.


Oroville at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population19,855Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$51,893Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+13.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)101.2 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Technology-related employment in Butte County810 workers, 83 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near Oroville, CA?

Accredited schools offering technology programs near Oroville are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying technology roles near Oroville?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Oroville are: Computer Network Architect ($158,870), Information Security Analyst ($138,570), Computer and Information Systems Manager ($137,890). 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 Paradise instead of Oroville?

Paradise, CA is 17.8 miles from Oroville 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 Oroville an affordable place to study technology?

Oroville’s median household income of $51,893 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Oroville 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 Oroville

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Data verified: July 23, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.