Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Grass Valley, CA (2026)

Grass Valley, California has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $1,288 to $13,062 per year for indexed programs. Grass Valley has a population of about 14,126. Median household income is $48,850 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. 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 Grass Valley

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer cybersecurity programs near Grass Valley. Distances are calculated from Grass Valley 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 Grass Valley. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Sierra College

Rocklin, CA 30.8 miles from Grass Valley BOC Score54.5
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#2

American River College

Sacramento, CA 42.8 miles from Grass Valley BOC Score51.5
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#3

Butte College

Oroville, CA 43.1 miles from Grass Valley BOC Score67.3
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#4

Asher College

Sacramento, CA 48.0 miles from Grass Valley BOC Score53.4
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#5

Sacramento City College

Sacramento, CA 52.6 miles from Grass Valley BOC Score51.7
Published tuition$1,288 - $13,062
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California cybersecurity page.


Cybersecurity Wages Near Grass Valley

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.


Grass Valley at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population14,126Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$48,850Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+32.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Cybersecurity-related employment in Nevada County242 workers, 59 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Grass Valley, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Grass Valley. The closest is Sierra College in Rocklin, CA (30.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Sacramento City College (52.6 miles). 4 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 Grass Valley workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Lincoln instead of Grass Valley?

Lincoln, CA is 27.3 miles from Grass Valley 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 Grass Valley an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Grass Valley’s median household income of $48,850 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Grass Valley 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.