Best Cybersecurity Schools Near Chandler, AZ (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Chandler, Arizona has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs. Chandler has a population of about 278,123. Median household income is $103,691 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 46.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $169,720 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Chandler

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

American InterContinental University System

Chandler, AZ 2.8 miles from Chandler
  • 4 year
  • Exclusively online
27.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 15%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,144
Avg net price $15,172/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 23%
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Chandler-Gilbert Community College

Chandler, AZ 3.3 miles from Chandler
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,111
Avg net price $12,726/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 84

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Cybersecurity Wages Near Chandler

Chandler is part of the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area (BLS area code 38060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Arizona statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Information Security Analyst $130,360 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $126,196
Network and Computer Systems Administrator $93,730 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $90,736
Computer Network Architect $131,990 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $127,773
Computer Systems Analyst $103,770 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $100,455
Computer and Information Systems Manager $169,720 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $164,298
Computer Network Support Specialist $72,600 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $70,281
Computer User Support Specialist $62,310 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $60,319

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.

Chandler at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 278,123 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $103,691 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 46.8% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 103.3 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in Maricopa County 39,181 workers, 6,692 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Chandler, AZ?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Chandler. The closest is American InterContinental University System in Chandler, AZ (2.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Arizona State University Campus Immersion (10.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Chandler?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Chandler are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($169,720), Computer Network Architect ($131,990), Information Security Analyst ($130,360). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Arizona statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Gilbert instead of Chandler?

Gilbert, AZ is 6.4 miles from Chandler 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 Chandler an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Chandler’s median household income of $103,691 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Chandler while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Arizona 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 Chandler

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

Data verified: September 6, 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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