Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Lodi, CA (2026)

Lodi, California has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $1,288 to $13,062 per year for indexed programs. Lodi has a population of about 67,008. Median household income is $84,402 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Stockton-Lodi, CA metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $165,260 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Lodi

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

#1

University of the Pacific

Stockton, CA 9.8 miles from Lodi BOC Score75.4
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#2

Cosumnes River College

Sacramento, CA 24.0 miles from Lodi BOC Score56.7
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#3

Sacramento City College

Sacramento, CA 31.0 miles from Lodi BOC Score51.7
Published tuition$1,288 - $13,062
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#4

Los Medanos College

Pittsburg, CA 31.7 miles from Lodi BOC Score62.8
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#5

Asher College

Sacramento, CA 32.8 miles from Lodi BOC Score53.4
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California cybersecurity page.


Cybersecurity Wages Near Lodi

Lodi is part of the Stockton-Lodi, CA metro area (BLS area code 44700). 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$101,320Stockton-Lodi, CA$96,403
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$97,720Stockton-Lodi, CA$92,978
Computer Network Architect$124,510Stockton-Lodi, CA$118,468
Computer Systems Analyst$106,310Stockton-Lodi, CA$101,151
Computer and Information Systems Manager$165,260Stockton-Lodi, CA$157,241
Computer Network Support Specialist$75,970Stockton-Lodi, CA$72,284
Computer User Support Specialist$69,070Stockton-Lodi, CA$65,718

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.


Lodi at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population67,008Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$84,402Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+23.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)105.1 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in San Joaquin County643 workers, 185 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Lodi, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Lodi. The closest is University of the Pacific in Stockton, CA (9.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Asher College (32.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Lodi?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Lodi are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($165,260), Computer Network Architect ($124,510), Computer Systems Analyst ($106,310). 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 Galt instead of Lodi?

Galt, CA is 10.1 miles from Lodi 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 Lodi an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Lodi’s median household income of $84,402 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lodi 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.