Best Technology Schools Near Sonora, CA (2026)

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

Sonora, California has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs, with tuition ranging from $13,500 to $20,918 per year for indexed programs. Sonora has a population of about 4,965. Median household income is $62,621 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In California, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $218,290 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Technology Schools to Sonora

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

Sonora, CA 3.4 miles from Sonora
  • 2 year
32.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,035
Avg net price $11,316/yr
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  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Technology Wages Near Sonora

Occupation Median Annual Wage (California, statewide)
Software Developer $174,410
Information Security Analyst $138,570
Computer Network Architect $158,870
Network and Computer Systems Administrator $106,440
Computer Network Support Specialist $79,190
Computer User Support Specialist $79,570
Web Developer $119,570
Computer and Information Systems Manager $218,290

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.

Sonora at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 4,965 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $62,621 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 30.2% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Technology-related employment in Tuolumne County 135 workers, 29 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near Sonora, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs near Sonora. The closest is Columbia College in Sonora, CA (3.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Humphreys University-Stockton and Modesto Campuses (50.9 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying technology roles in California?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles in California are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($218,290), Software Developer ($174,410), Computer Network Architect ($158,870). Wages for Sonora workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Oakdale instead of Sonora?

Oakdale, CA is 29.5 miles from Sonora 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 Sonora an affordable place to study technology?

Sonora’s median household income of $62,621 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sonora 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 Sonora

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

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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