Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Alhambra, CA (2026)

Alhambra, California has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $1,180 to $19,308 per year for indexed programs. Alhambra has a population of about 81,483. Median household income is $85,189 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 39.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $204,370 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Alhambra

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

#1

Platt College-Los Angeles

Alhambra, CA 0.9 miles from Alhambra BOC Score54.3
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#2

East Los Angeles College

Monterey Park, CA 3.1 miles from Alhambra BOC Score41.4
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#3

Pasadena City College

Pasadena, CA 4.3 miles from Alhambra BOC Score71.5
Published tuition$1,180 - $12,166
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#4

Learnet Academy Inc

Los Angeles, CA 6.5 miles from Alhambra
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#5

Rio Hondo College

Whittier, CA 7.4 miles from Alhambra BOC Score59.2
Published tuition$1,388 - $19,308
Online programsYes

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


Cybersecurity Wages Near Alhambra

Alhambra is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area (BLS area code 31080). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to California statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Information Security Analyst$129,630Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$114,111
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$106,290Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$93,565
Computer Network Architect$147,510Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$129,850
Computer Systems Analyst$121,560Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$107,007
Computer and Information Systems Manager$204,370Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$179,903
Computer Network Support Specialist$57,220Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$50,370
Computer User Support Specialist$75,070Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$66,083

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.


Alhambra at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population81,483Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$85,189Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+39.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)113.6 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in Los Angeles County41,160 workers, 5,936 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Alhambra, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Alhambra. The closest is Platt College-Los Angeles in Alhambra, CA (0.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Rio Hondo College (7.4 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Alhambra?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Alhambra are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($204,370), Computer Network Architect ($147,510), Information Security Analyst ($129,630). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with California statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in South Pasadena instead of Alhambra?

South Pasadena, CA is 2.2 miles from Alhambra 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 Alhambra an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Alhambra’s median household income of $85,189 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Alhambra while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and California 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 Alhambra

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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.