Best Online Technology Programs in Thousand Oaks, CA (2026)

Thousand Oaks, California has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs, with tuition ranging from $7,095 to $20,317 per year for indexed programs. Thousand Oaks has a population of about 125,676. Median household income is $134,367 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 50.9% 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 Thousand Oaks

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer technology programs near Thousand Oaks. Distances are calculated from Thousand Oaks 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 Thousand Oaks. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Moorpark College

Moorpark, CA 7.8 miles from Thousand Oaks BOC Score65.3
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#2

Oxnard College

Oxnard, CA 16.3 miles from Thousand Oaks BOC Score54.5
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#3

Los Angeles Pierce College

Woodland Hills, CA 16.9 miles from Thousand Oaks BOC Score44.6
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#4

Ventura Adult and Continuing Education

Ventura, CA 20.1 miles from Thousand Oaks BOC Score77.6
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#5

California State University-Northridge

Northridge, CA 20.3 miles from Thousand Oaks BOC Score75.1
Published tuition$7,095 - $20,317
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California technology page.


Technology Wages Near Thousand Oaks

Thousand Oaks is part of the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA metro area (BLS area code 37100). 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$159,430Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA$144,281
Information Security Analyst$130,440Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA$118,045
Computer Network Architect$137,350Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA$124,299
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$98,520Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA$89,158
Computer Network Support Specialist$82,540Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA$74,697
Computer User Support Specialist$71,620Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA$64,814
Web Developer$119,570CA statewide$108,208
Computer and Information Systems Manager$218,290CA statewide$197,548

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.


Thousand Oaks at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population125,676Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$134,367Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+50.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)110.5 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Technology-related employment in Ventura County6,519 workers, 849 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near Thousand Oaks, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs near Thousand Oaks. The closest is Moorpark College in Moorpark, CA (7.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is California State University-Northridge (20.3 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying technology roles near Thousand Oaks?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Thousand Oaks are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($218,290), Software Developer ($159,430), Computer Network Architect ($137,350). 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 Moorpark instead of Thousand Oaks?

Moorpark, CA is 6.5 miles from Thousand Oaks 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 Thousand Oaks an affordable place to study technology?

Thousand Oaks’s median household income of $134,367 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Thousand Oaks 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 Thousand Oaks

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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.