Best Cybersecurity Schools Near Eureka, CA (2026)

Eureka, California has 2 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $1,198 to $15,504 per year for indexed programs. Eureka has a population of about 25,412. In California, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $218,290 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Eureka

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

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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College of the Redwoods

Eureka, CA 7.1 miles from Eureka
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
42.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,243
Avg net price $6,904/yr
Tuition
In‑state$1,198
Out‑of‑state$8,854
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Cybersecurity Wages Near Eureka

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (California, statewide)
Information Security Analyst$138,570
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$106,440
Computer Network Architect$158,870
Computer Systems Analyst$127,720
Computer and Information Systems Manager$218,290
Computer Network Support Specialist$79,190
Computer User Support Specialist$79,570

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.


Eureka at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Cybersecurity-related employment in Humboldt County121 workers, 25 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Eureka, CA?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Eureka. The closest is College of the Redwoods in Eureka, CA (7.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Shasta College (96.9 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles in California?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles in California are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($218,290), Computer Network Architect ($158,870), Information Security Analyst ($138,570). Wages for Eureka workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Redding instead of Eureka?

Redding, CA is 95.1 miles from Eureka 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.

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 Eureka

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

Data verified: August 31, 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.