Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Valley, AL (2026)

Valley, Alabama has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $12,536 to $34,402 per year for indexed programs. Valley has a population of about 10,406. Median household income is $55,422 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Alabama, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $138,670 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Valley

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

#1

Point University

West Point, GA 4.9 miles from Valley BOC Score31.3
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#2

Auburn University

Auburn, AL 22.4 miles from Valley BOC Score76.0
Published tuition$12,536 - $34,402
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#3

Columbus Technical College

Columbus, GA 25.0 miles from Valley BOC Score47.2
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#4

Columbus State University

Columbus, GA 25.2 miles from Valley BOC Score45.5
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#5

Southern Crescent Technical College

Griffin, GA 60.0 miles from Valley BOC Score54.3
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Alabama schools on the Alabama cybersecurity page.


Cybersecurity Wages Near Valley

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Alabama, statewide)
Information Security Analyst$122,730
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$81,400
Computer Network Architect$130,810
Computer Systems Analyst$101,770
Computer and Information Systems Manager$138,670
Computer Network Support Specialist$61,890
Computer User Support Specialist$49,630

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.


Valley at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population10,406Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$55,422Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+17.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Cybersecurity-related employment in Chambers County5 workers, 10 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Valley, AL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Valley. The closest is Point University in West Point, GA (4.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southern Crescent Technical College (60.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles in Alabama?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles in Alabama are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($138,670), Computer Network Architect ($130,810), Information Security Analyst ($122,730). Wages for Valley workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in La Grange instead of Valley?

La Grange, GA is 17.1 miles from Valley 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 Valley an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Valley’s median household income of $55,422 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Valley 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 Valley

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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.