Best Online Technology Programs in South Pasadena, CA (2026)

South Pasadena, California has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs, with tuition ranging from $1,180 to $18,698 per year for indexed programs. South Pasadena has a population of about 26,297. Median household income is $128,105 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 72.7% 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 South Pasadena

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

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

Technology Wages Near South Pasadena

South Pasadena 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.

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.

South Pasadena at a Glance

Other South Pasadena-Area Cities With Technology Programs

• Alhambra, CA – 2.2 mi away (85,474 pop)
• San Gabriel, CA – 3.5 mi away (40,404 pop)
• Pasadena, CA – 3.6 mi away (142,059 pop)
• Monterey Park, CA – 4.4 mi away (61,075 pop)
• Rosemead, CA – 5.2 mi away (54,500 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near South Pasadena, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs near South Pasadena. The closest is Platt College-Los Angeles in Alhambra, CA (2.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is East Los Angeles College (4.8 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying technology roles near South Pasadena?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near South Pasadena 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 Alhambra instead of South Pasadena?

Alhambra, CA is 2.2 miles from South Pasadena 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 South Pasadena an affordable place to study technology?

South Pasadena’s median household income of $128,105 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in South Pasadena 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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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.