Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Bryant, AR (2026)

Bryant, Arkansas has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $8,455 to $21,013 per year for indexed programs. Bryant has a population of about 21,125. Median household income is $83,219 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 37.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $129,700 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Bryant

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

#1

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, AR 11.4 miles from Bryant BOC Score42.6
Published tuition$8,455 - $21,013
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#2

University of Arkansas Grantham

LIttle Rock, AR 14.0 miles from Bryant BOC Score49.0
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#3

Strayer University-Arkansas

Little Rock, AR 15.4 miles from Bryant BOC Score18.0
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#4

University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College

North Little Rock, AR 16.0 miles from Bryant BOC Score41.6
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#5

Arkansas State University Three Rivers

Malvern, AR 24.9 miles from Bryant BOC Score53.0
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Arkansas schools on the Arkansas cybersecurity page.


Cybersecurity Wages Near Bryant

Bryant is part of the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area (BLS area code 30780). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Arkansas statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Information Security Analyst$94,070Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR$105,224
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$83,090Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR$92,942
Computer Network Architect$124,820Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR$139,620
Computer Systems Analyst$78,560Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR$87,875
Computer and Information Systems Manager$129,700Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR$145,078
Computer Network Support Specialist$61,510Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR$68,803
Computer User Support Specialist$56,620Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR$63,333

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.


Bryant at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population21,125Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$83,219Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+37.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)89.4 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in Saline County126 workers, 33 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Bryant, AR?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Bryant. The closest is University of Arkansas at Little Rock in Little Rock, AR (11.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Arkansas State University Three Rivers (24.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Bryant?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Bryant are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($129,700), Computer Network Architect ($124,820), Information Security Analyst ($94,070). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Arkansas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Benton instead of Bryant?

Benton, AR is 5.3 miles from Bryant 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 Bryant an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Bryant’s median household income of $83,219 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bryant while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Arkansas 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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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.