Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Nogales, AZ (2026)

Nogales, Arizona has 3 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs. Nogales has a population of about 19,753. Median household income is $40,745 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Arizona, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $166,430 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Nogales

The 3 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 3 schools in our directory that offer cybersecurity programs near Nogales. Distances are calculated from Nogales 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 Nogales. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Cochise County Community College District

Sierra Vista, AZ 42.7 miles from Nogales BOC Score40.7
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#2

Pima Community College

Tucson, AZ 59.4 miles from Nogales BOC Score53.7
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#3

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ 60.1 miles from Nogales BOC Score69.5
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Arizona schools on the Arizona cybersecurity page.


Cybersecurity Wages Near Nogales

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Arizona, statewide)
Information Security Analyst$125,260
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$90,280
Computer Network Architect$130,890
Computer Systems Analyst$103,530
Computer and Information Systems Manager$166,430
Computer Network Support Specialist$68,880
Computer User Support Specialist$61,410

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.


Nogales at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population19,753Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$40,745Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+18.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Nogales, AZ?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Nogales. The closest is Cochise County Community College District in Sierra Vista, AZ (42.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Arizona (60.1 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles in Arizona?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles in Arizona are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($166,430), Computer Network Architect ($130,890), Information Security Analyst ($125,260). Wages for Nogales workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Sierra Vista instead of Nogales?

Sierra Vista, AZ is 39.0 miles from Nogales 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 Nogales an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Nogales’s median household income of $40,745 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Nogales 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 Nogales

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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.