Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in North Little Rock, AR (2026)

North Little Rock, Arkansas has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $8,455 to $21,013 per year for indexed programs. North Little Rock has a population of about 64,504. Median household income is $51,236 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.1% 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 North Little Rock

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer cybersecurity programs near North Little Rock. Distances are calculated from North Little Rock city center.

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

Cybersecurity Wages Near North Little Rock

North Little Rock 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.

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.

North Little Rock at a Glance

Other North Little Rock-Area Cities With Cybersecurity Programs

• Sherwood, AR – 5.2 mi away (30,657 pop)
• Little Rock, AR – 7.9 mi away (442,554 pop)
• Jacksonville, AR – 9.2 mi away (28,518 pop)
• Cabot, AR – 18.0 mi away (25,797 pop)
• Bryant, AR – 18.4 mi away (20,005 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near North Little Rock, AR?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near North Little Rock. The closest is Strayer University-Arkansas in Little Rock, AR (3.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Central Arkansas (24.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near North Little Rock?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near North Little Rock 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 Sherwood instead of North Little Rock?

Sherwood, AR is 5.2 miles from North Little Rock 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 North Little Rock an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

North Little Rock’s median household income of $51,236 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in North Little Rock 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.

Learn More About Cybersecurity Programs

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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.