Cybercrime & Digital Forensics Schools Near Dunkirk, NY (2026)

Dunkirk, New York has 21 accredited schools offering cybercrime programs, with tuition ranging from $6,100 to $45,770 per year for indexed programs. Dunkirk has a population of about 12,597. Median household income is $49,003 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New York, the top-earning cybercrime-related role is Information Security Analyst at a median $134,660 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Cybercrime Schools to Dunkirk

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer cybercrime programs near Dunkirk, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Dunkirk 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 Dunkirk. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

SUNY at Fredonia

Fredonia, NY 1.8 miles from Dunkirk BOC Score 62.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 78%
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,247
Avg net price $15,897/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,831
Out‑of‑state$19,771
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Hilbert College

Hamburg, NY 32.2 miles from Dunkirk BOC Score 43.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,309
Avg net price $22,723/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 20

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Trocaire College

Buffalo, NY 36.6 miles from Dunkirk BOC Score 72.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,318
Avg net price $16,636/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 19

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, NY 37.3 miles from Dunkirk BOC Score 75.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 74%
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $70,814
Avg net price $20,995/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,936
Out‑of‑state$31,536
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 79

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

SUNY Buffalo State University

Buffalo, NY 38.7 miles from Dunkirk BOC Score 48.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 73%
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,334
Avg net price $11,346/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,533
Out‑of‑state$19,653
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Canisius University

Buffalo, NY 39.2 miles from Dunkirk BOC Score 68.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,681
Avg net price $17,940/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Niagara University

Niagara University, NY 47.7 miles from Dunkirk BOC Score 70.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,196
Avg net price $17,248/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

St Bonaventure University

Saint Bonaventure, NY 51.6 miles from Dunkirk BOC Score 63.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,214
Avg net price $27,074/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Cybercrime Wages Near Dunkirk

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (New York, statewide)
Information Security Analyst$134,660
Detective and Criminal Investigator$101,240
Computer Systems Analyst$109,610

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.


Dunkirk at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population12,597Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$49,003Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+15.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybercrime schools are near Dunkirk, NY?

Our directory has 21 accredited schools offering cybercrime programs near Dunkirk. The closest is SUNY at Fredonia in Fredonia, NY (2.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Gannon University (45.6 miles). 9 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybercrime roles in New York?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying cybercrime-related roles in New York are: Information Security Analyst ($134,660), Computer Systems Analyst ($109,610), Detective and Criminal Investigator ($101,240). Wages for Dunkirk workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Jamestown instead of Dunkirk?

Jamestown, NY is 26.9 miles from Dunkirk 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 Dunkirk an affordable place to study cybercrime?

Dunkirk’s median household income of $49,003 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Dunkirk while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New York 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 Dunkirk

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

Data verified: August 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.