Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Fresno, CA (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Fresno, California has 4 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs. Fresno has a population of about 543,615. Median household income is $66,804 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Fresno, CA metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $148,650 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Fresno

The 4 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 4 schools in our directory that offer cybersecurity programs near Fresno. Distances are calculated from Fresno 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 Fresno. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Fresno City College

Fresno, CA 1.1 miles from Fresno BOC Score41.3
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#2

Lemoore College

Lemoore, CA 33.8 miles from Fresno BOC Score45.0
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#3

Modesto Junior College

Modesto, CA 89.9 miles from Fresno BOC Score64.3
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#4

Gavilan College

Gilroy, CA 99.0 miles from Fresno BOC Score46.5
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California cybersecurity page.

Cybersecurity Wages Near Fresno

Fresno is part of the Fresno, CA metro area (BLS area code 23420). 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$118,420Fresno, CA$115,871
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$92,200Fresno, CA$90,215
Computer Network Architect$98,680Fresno, CA$96,556
Computer Systems Analyst$98,900Fresno, CA$96,771
Computer and Information Systems Manager$148,650Fresno, CA$145,450
Computer Network Support Specialist$79,280Fresno, CA$77,573
Computer User Support Specialist$63,370Fresno, CA$62,006

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.

Fresno at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population543,615Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$66,804Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+24.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)102.2 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in Fresno County1,018 workers, 158 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Fresno, CA?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Fresno. The closest is Fresno City College in Fresno, CA (1.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Gavilan College (99.0 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Fresno?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Fresno are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($148,650), Information Security Analyst ($118,420), Computer Systems Analyst ($98,900). 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 Clovis instead of Fresno?

Clovis, CA is 6.7 miles from Fresno 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 Fresno an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Fresno’s median household income of $66,804 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fresno 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: 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.

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