Best Cybercrime & Digital Forensics Schools Near Pittsburg, KS

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Pittsburg, Kansas has 5 accredited schools offering cybercrime programs. Pittsburg has a population of about 20,606. Median household income is $40,220 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Kansas, the top-earning cybercrime-related role is Computer Systems Analyst at a median $100,770 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Cybercrime Schools to Pittsburg

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

Ottawa University-Online

Overland Park, KS 104.9 miles from Pittsburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
60.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,552
Tuition
In‑state$13,296
Out‑of‑state$13,296
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Emporia State University

Emporia, KS 106.3 miles from Pittsburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
49.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,601
Avg net price $16,261/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 68

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Butler Community College

El Dorado, KS 122.6 miles from Pittsburg
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
44.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,206
Avg net price $15,724/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 62

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Washburn University

Topeka, KS 124.5 miles from Pittsburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,774
Avg net price $15,280/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 83

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Southwestern College

Winfield, KS 125.6 miles from Pittsburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
36.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,646
Avg net price $29,824/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 54%
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Cowley County Community College

Arkansas City, KS 131.3 miles from Pittsburg
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,723
Avg net price $7,175/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Wichita State University

Wichita, KS 143.6 miles from Pittsburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,532
Avg net price $13,194/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 149

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Friends University

Wichita, KS 147.3 miles from Pittsburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
38.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,113
Avg net price $27,715/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Cybercrime Wages Near Pittsburg

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Kansas, statewide)
Information Security Analyst$100,620
Detective and Criminal Investigator$75,740
Computer Systems Analyst$100,770

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.

Pittsburg at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population20,606Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$40,220Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+33.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybercrime schools are near Pittsburg, KS?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybercrime programs near Pittsburg. The closest is Missouri Southern State University in Joplin, MO (25.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Missouri State University-Springfield (79.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybercrime roles in Kansas?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying cybercrime-related roles in Kansas are: Computer Systems Analyst ($100,770), Information Security Analyst ($100,620), Detective and Criminal Investigator ($75,740). Wages for Pittsburg workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Joplin instead of Pittsburg?

Joplin, MO is 25.7 miles from Pittsburg and has its own set of local cybercrime programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Pittsburg an affordable place to study cybercrime?

Pittsburg’s median household income of $40,220 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pittsburg while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Kansas 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 Pittsburg

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

Data verified: August 31, 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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