Best Online Technology Programs in San Pablo, CA (2026)

San Pablo, California has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs, with tuition ranging from $31,243 to $31,243 per year for indexed programs. San Pablo has a population of about 31,771. Median household income is $78,215 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.0% 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 San Pablo

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

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 Pablo. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Contra Costa College

San Pablo, CA 0.6 miles from San Pablo BOC Score38.9
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#2

Berkeley City College

Berkeley, CA 7.6 miles from San Pablo BOC Score34.9
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#3

California State University Maritime Academy

Vallejo, CA 9.8 miles from San Pablo BOC Score73.8
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#4

College of Marin

Kentfield, CA 11.3 miles from San Pablo BOC Score45.7
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#5

Golden Gate University

San Francisco, CA 12.4 miles from San Pablo BOC Score62.7
Published tuition$31,243
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California technology page.


Technology Wages Near San Pablo

San Pablo 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer$186,640San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA$161,453
Information Security Analyst$162,310San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA$140,407
Computer Network Architect$166,760San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA$144,256
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$129,680San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA$112,180
Computer Network Support Specialist$101,600San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA$87,889
Computer User Support Specialist$89,440San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA$77,370
Web Developer$152,450San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA$131,877
Computer and Information Systems Manager$232,890San 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.


San Pablo at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population31,771Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$78,215Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+15.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)115.6 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Technology-related employment in Contra Costa County10,127 workers, 1,180 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs near San Pablo. The closest is Contra Costa College in San Pablo, CA (0.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Golden Gate University (12.4 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near San Pablo 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 Richmond instead of San Pablo?

Richmond, CA is 1.1 miles from San Pablo 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 Pablo an affordable place to study technology?

San Pablo’s median household income of $78,215 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in San Pablo 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 Pablo

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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.