Best Technology Schools Near Shafter, CA (2026)

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

Shafter, California has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs. Shafter has a population of about 20,618. Median household income is $67,989 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 10.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Bakersfield-Delano, CA metro area, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $164,470 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Technology Schools to Shafter

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

Bakersfield College

Bakersfield, CA 13.6 miles from Shafter
  • 4 year
24.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,291
Avg net price $14,621/yr
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  • Programs offered: 82

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Taft College

Taft, CA 27.0 miles from Shafter
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
46.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 11%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,861
Avg net price $2,823/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Antelope Valley Community College District

Lancaster, CA 79.7 miles from Shafter
  • 4 year
40.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,526
Avg net price $3,860/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 71

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo, CA 83.1 miles from Shafter
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
89.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 87%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $90,768
Avg net price $16,665/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 84

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

California Institute of the Arts

Valencia, CA 83.1 miles from Shafter
  • 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

Moorpark College

Moorpark, CA 83.9 miles from Shafter
  • 4 year
65.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,044
Avg net price $-2,296/yr
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  • Programs offered: 63

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Laurus College

San Luis Obispo, CA 84.1 miles from Shafter
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
48.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $30,896
Avg net price $22,733/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 6

Source:Accreditor: Distance Education Accrediting CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Los Angeles Mission College

Sylmar, CA 91.7 miles from Shafter
  • 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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  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Technology Wages Near Shafter

Shafter is part of the Bakersfield-Delano, CA metro area (BLS area code 12540). 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 $130,330 Bakersfield-Delano, CA $129,167
Information Security Analyst $108,020 Bakersfield-Delano, CA $107,056
Computer Network Architect $122,910 Bakersfield-Delano, CA $121,814
Network and Computer Systems Administrator $100,730 Bakersfield-Delano, CA $99,832
Computer Network Support Specialist $69,230 Bakersfield-Delano, CA $68,612
Computer User Support Specialist $62,980 Bakersfield-Delano, CA $62,418
Web Developer $88,240 Bakersfield-Delano, CA $87,453
Computer and Information Systems Manager $164,470 Bakersfield-Delano, CA $163,003

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.

Shafter at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 20,618 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $67,989 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 10.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 100.9 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Technology-related employment in Kern County 2,934 workers, 257 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near Shafter, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs near Shafter. The closest is Bakersfield College in Bakersfield, CA (13.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Allan Hancock College (78.2 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying technology roles near Shafter?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Shafter are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($164,470), Software Developer ($130,330), Computer Network Architect ($122,910). 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 Wasco instead of Shafter?

Wasco, CA is 12.4 miles from Shafter 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 Shafter an affordable place to study technology?

Shafter’s median household income of $67,989 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Shafter 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 Shafter

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

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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