Compton, California has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $7,064 to $18,944 per year for indexed programs. Compton has a population of about 93,525. Median household income is $74,270 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 10.9% 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 Compton
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer cybersecurity programs near Compton, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Compton 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Compton.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
93%
Graduation rate
45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$57,162
Avg net price
$8,615/yr
TuitionIn‑state$7,449
Out‑of‑state$20,049
Key stats- Retention rate: 69%
- Programs offered: 34
Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$92,498
Avg net price
$32,740/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 96%
- Programs offered: 68
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
18%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$38,537
Avg net price
$9,634/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 100%
- Programs offered: 43
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
81%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$78,349
Avg net price
$48,381/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 88%
- Programs offered: 32
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$43,533
Avg net price
$4,606/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$40,669
Avg net price
$27,551/yr
TuitionIn‑state$14,922
Out‑of‑state$14,922
Source:Accreditor: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$44,950
Avg net price
$14,379/yr
TuitionIn‑state$1,388
Out‑of‑state$9,884
Key stats- Retention rate: 100%
- Programs offered: 63
Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$43,552
Avg net price
$3,133/yr
TuitionIn‑state$1,180
Out‑of‑state$10,756
Key stats- Retention rate: 100%
- Programs offered: 70
Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California cybersecurity page.
Cybersecurity Wages Near Compton
Compton 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.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Information Security Analyst | $129,630 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $114,111 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrator | $106,290 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $93,565 |
| Computer Network Architect | $147,510 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $129,850 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $121,560 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $107,007 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $204,370 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $179,903 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $57,220 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $50,370 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $75,070 | Los 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.
Compton at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 93,525 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $74,270 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 10.9% | 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 County | 41,160 workers, 5,936 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Compton-Area Cities With Cybersecurity Programs
- Lynwood, CA – 2.6 mi away (71,187 pop)
- Paramount, CA – 3.6 mi away (54,909 pop)
- South Gate, CA – 4.1 mi away (95,538 pop)
- Carson, CA – 4.2 mi away (92,797 pop)
- Gardena, CA – 4.6 mi away (60,048 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Compton, CA?
Accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Compton 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 Compton?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Compton 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 Lynwood instead of Compton?
Lynwood, CA is 2.6 miles from Compton 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 Compton an affordable place to study cybersecurity?
Compton’s median household income of $74,270 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Compton 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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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 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.
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