Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Trussville, AL (2026)

Trussville, Alabama has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $8,832 to $33,200 per year for indexed programs. Trussville has a population of about 26,182. Median household income is $120,794 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 48.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Birmingham, AL metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $140,230 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Trussville

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

#1

Strayer University-Alabama

Birmingham, AL 15.5 miles from Trussville BOC Score21.4
Published tuition$13,920 - $23,838
Online programsYes

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#2

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, AL 16.0 miles from Trussville BOC Score58.5
Published tuition$8,832 - $27,826
Online programsYes

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#3

Talladega College

Talladega, AL 30.6 miles from Trussville BOC Score29.3
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#4

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL 63.0 miles from Trussville BOC Score69.7
Published tuition$11,900 - $33,200
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#5

University of Alabama in Huntsville

Huntsville, AL 75.3 miles from Trussville BOC Score65.0
Published tuition$11,770 - $27,098
Online programsYes

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


Cybersecurity Wages Near Trussville

Trussville is part of the Birmingham, AL metro area (BLS area code 13820). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Alabama statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Information Security Analyst$115,520Birmingham, AL$126,114
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$84,350Birmingham, AL$92,085
Computer Network Architect$131,140Birmingham, AL$143,166
Computer Systems Analyst$99,470Birmingham, AL$108,592
Computer and Information Systems Manager$140,230Birmingham, AL$153,090
Computer Network Support Specialist$62,000Birmingham, AL$67,686
Computer User Support Specialist$55,350Birmingham, AL$60,426

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.


Trussville at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population26,182Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$120,794Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+48.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)91.6 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in Jefferson County2,911 workers, 631 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Trussville, AL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Trussville. The closest is Strayer University-Alabama in Birmingham, AL (15.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Alabama in Huntsville (75.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Trussville?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Trussville are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($140,230), Computer Network Architect ($131,140), Information Security Analyst ($115,520). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Alabama statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Mountain Brook instead of Trussville?

Mountain Brook, AL is 13.8 miles from Trussville and has its own set of local cybersecurity programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Trussville an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Trussville’s median household income of $120,794 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Trussville while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Alabama 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 Trussville

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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.