Cybercrime & Digital Forensics Schools Near Lufkin, TX (2026)

Lufkin, Texas has 9 accredited schools offering cybercrime programs, with tuition ranging from $2,352 to $37,160 per year for indexed programs. Lufkin has a population of about 34,158. Median household income is $56,722 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Texas, the top-earning cybercrime-related role is Information Security Analyst at a median $129,890 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Cybercrime Schools to Lufkin

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

#1

Stephen F Austin State University

Nacogdoches, TX 21.5 miles from Lufkin BOC Score 53.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,634
Avg net price $14,260/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, TX 64.2 miles from Lufkin BOC Score 60.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 90%
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,211
Avg net price $16,404/yr
Tuition
In‑state$9,228
Out‑of‑state$19,068
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

The University of Texas at Tyler

Tyler, TX 75.4 miles from Lufkin BOC Score 62.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,053
Avg net price $13,323/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

LeTourneau University

Longview, TX 79.1 miles from Lufkin BOC Score 50.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,103
Avg net price $28,185/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands, TX 90.2 miles from Lufkin BOC Score 42.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 20%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,466
Avg net price $11,252/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Lamar University

Beaumont, TX 96.7 miles from Lufkin BOC Score 47.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,652
Avg net price $9,366/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Texas A&M University-College Station

College Station, TX 107.9 miles from Lufkin BOC Score 81.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $72,097
Avg net price $21,315/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 76

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of St Thomas

Houston, TX 116.2 miles from Lufkin BOC Score 63.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 90%
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,224
Avg net price $19,359/yr
Tuition
In‑state$34,634
Out‑of‑state$34,634
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 20

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Cybercrime Wages Near Lufkin

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Texas, statewide)
Information Security Analyst$129,890
Detective and Criminal Investigator$90,510
Computer Systems Analyst$107,390

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.


Lufkin at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population34,158Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$56,722Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybercrime schools are near Lufkin, TX?

Our directory has 9 accredited schools offering cybercrime programs near Lufkin. The closest is Stephen F Austin State University in Nacogdoches, TX (21.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southern University at Shreveport (99.6 miles). 9 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybercrime roles in Texas?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying cybercrime-related roles in Texas are: Information Security Analyst ($129,890), Computer Systems Analyst ($107,390), Detective and Criminal Investigator ($90,510). Wages for Lufkin workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Nacogdoches instead of Lufkin?

Nacogdoches, TX is 20.7 miles from Lufkin 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 Lufkin an affordable place to study cybercrime?

Lufkin’s median household income of $56,722 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lufkin while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Texas 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 Lufkin

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

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.