Best Technology Schools Near San Fernando, CA (2026)

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

San Fernando, California has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs, with tuition ranging from $7,458 to $20,485 per year for indexed programs. San Fernando has a population of about 23,716. Median household income is $79,694 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $204,370 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Technology Schools to San Fernando

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

Los Angeles Mission College

Sylmar, CA 2.0 miles from San Fernando
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
38.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 23%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,834
Avg net price $13,380/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

California State University-Northridge

Northridge, CA 6.3 miles from San Fernando
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
75.1 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 93%
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,115
Avg net price $7,021/yr
Tuition
In‑state$7,458
Out‑of‑state$20,058
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 103

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

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#3

Woodbury University

Burbank, CA 7.8 miles from San Fernando
  • 4 year
48.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $65,668
Avg net price $33,692/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 23

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Los Angeles Valley College

Valley Glen, CA 7.9 miles from San Fernando
  • 4 year
42.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,678
Avg net price $12,152/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

California Institute of the Arts

Valencia, CA 10.4 miles from San Fernando
  • 4 year
38.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,198
Avg net price $46,080/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 23

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

New York Film Academy

Burbank, CA 11.1 miles from San Fernando
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
35.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $29,633
Avg net price $39,011/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 9

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Musicians Institute

Hollywood, CA 14.1 miles from San Fernando
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
40.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,778
Avg net price $46,518/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 6

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Los Angeles Film School

Hollywood, CA 14.5 miles from San Fernando
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
21.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $31,632
Avg net price $30,980/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 50%
  • Programs offered: 9

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 San Fernando

San Fernando is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area (BLS area code 31080). 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 $160,920 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $141,655
Information Security Analyst $129,630 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $114,111
Computer Network Architect $147,510 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $129,850
Network and Computer Systems Administrator $106,290 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $93,565
Computer Network Support Specialist $57,220 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $50,370
Computer User Support Specialist $75,070 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $66,083
Web Developer $107,290 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $94,445
Computer and Information Systems Manager $204,370 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $179,903

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.

San Fernando at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 23,716 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $79,694 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 16.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 113.6 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Technology-related employment in Los Angeles County 218,356 workers, 18,606 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near San Fernando, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs near San Fernando. The closest is Los Angeles Mission College in Sylmar, CA (2.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is California Institute of the Arts (10.4 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying technology roles near San Fernando?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near San Fernando are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($204,370), Software Developer ($160,920), Computer Network Architect ($147,510). 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 Santa Clarita instead of San Fernando?

Santa Clarita, CA is 9.3 miles from San Fernando 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 San Fernando an affordable place to study technology?

San Fernando’s median household income of $79,694 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in San Fernando 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 San Fernando

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

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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