Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Coronado, CA (2026)

Coronado, California has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs. Coronado has a population of about 18,558. Median household income is $135,056 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 66.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $206,740 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Coronado

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

#1

California Institute of Arts & Technology

National City, CA 7.5 miles from Coronado BOC Score 37.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 47%
Avg net price $32,637/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 5

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of San Diego

San Diego, CA 7.7 miles from Coronado BOC Score 76.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 81%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $86,522
Avg net price $30,365/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

San Diego State University

San Diego, CA 9.0 miles from Coronado BOC Score 83.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 36%
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,909
Avg net price $15,364/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,728
Out‑of‑state$21,328
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 57

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Ashford University

San Diego, CA 11.3 miles from Coronado BOC Score 15.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 10%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,404
Avg net price $31,266/yr
Tuition
In‑state$11,960
Out‑of‑state$11,960
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 33%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

National University

San Diego, CA 11.6 miles from Coronado BOC Score 44.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,548
Avg net price $22,878/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 53%
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Northcentral University

San Diego, CA 11.6 miles from Coronado BOC Score 35.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,414
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Alliant International University-San Diego

San Diego, CA 16.5 miles from Coronado BOC Score 65.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,666
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

California State University-San Marcos

San Marcos, CA 32.2 miles from Coronado BOC Score 75.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,908
Avg net price $10,229/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Cybersecurity Wages Near Coronado

Coronado is part of the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area (BLS area code 41740). 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$132,120San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA$118,070
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$105,170San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA$93,986
Computer Network Architect$157,700San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA$140,929
Computer Systems Analyst$119,090San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA$106,425
Computer and Information Systems Manager$206,740San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA$184,754
Computer Network Support Specialist$79,270San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA$70,840
Computer User Support Specialist$74,020San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA$66,148

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.


Coronado at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population18,558Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$135,056Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+66.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)111.9 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in San Diego County25,108 workers, 2,827 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Coronado, CA?

Accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Coronado 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 Coronado?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Coronado are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($206,740), Computer Network Architect ($157,700), Information Security Analyst ($132,120). 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 National City instead of Coronado?

National City, CA is 3.6 miles from Coronado 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 Coronado an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Coronado’s median household income of $135,056 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Coronado 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 Coronado

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

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.