Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Campbell, CA (2026)

Campbell, California has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs. Campbell has a population of about 42,848. Median household income is $147,128 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 59.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $291,660 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Campbell

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer cybersecurity programs near Campbell, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Campbell 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 Campbell. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Foothill College

Los Altos Hills, CA 11.1 miles from Campbell BOC Score 61.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,072
Avg net price $7,653/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Naval Postgraduate School

Monterey, CA 47.4 miles from Campbell
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 20

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Dominican University of California

San Rafael, CA 57.2 miles from Campbell BOC Score 72.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $84,713
Avg net price $35,333/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Modesto Junior College

Modesto, CA 57.8 miles from Campbell BOC Score 64.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,368
Avg net price $2,818/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 71

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

University of the Pacific

Stockton, CA 59.8 miles from Campbell BOC Score 75.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,445
Avg net price $25,447/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Bakersfield College

Bakersfield, CA 210.4 miles from Campbell BOC Score 24.0
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,291
Avg net price $14,621/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 82

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Shasta College

Redding, CA 232.1 miles from Campbell BOC Score 60.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,269
Avg net price $2,878/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Moorpark College

Moorpark, CA 270.0 miles from Campbell BOC Score 65.2
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,044
Avg net price $-2,296/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Cybersecurity Wages Near Campbell

Campbell is part of the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area (BLS area code 41940). 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$176,120San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA$159,529
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$133,360San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA$120,797
Computer Network Architect$186,110San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA$168,578
Computer Systems Analyst$157,140San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA$142,337
Computer and Information Systems Manager$291,660San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA$264,185
Computer Network Support Specialist$124,130San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA$112,437
Computer User Support Specialist$93,590San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA$84,774

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.


Campbell at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population42,848Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$147,128Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+59.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)110.4 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in Santa Clara County98,322 workers, 4,125 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Campbell, CA?

Accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Campbell are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Campbell?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Campbell are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($291,660), Computer Network Architect ($186,110), Information Security Analyst ($176,120). 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 Los Gatos instead of Campbell?

Los Gatos, CA is 3.4 miles from Campbell 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 Campbell an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Campbell’s median household income of $147,128 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Campbell 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 Campbell

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

Data verified: July 23, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.