Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Rancho Cucamonga, CA (2026)

Rancho Cucamonga, California has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $1,420 to $12,427 per year for indexed programs. Rancho Cucamonga has a population of about 174,693. Median household income is $109,511 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 37.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $176,320 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Rancho Cucamonga

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

#1

Chaffey College

Rancho Cucamonga, CA 1.6 miles from Rancho Cucamonga BOC Score60.5
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#2

Platt College-Ontario

Ontario, CA 4.4 miles from Rancho Cucamonga BOC Score48.0
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#3

University of La Verne

La Verne, CA 11.9 miles from Rancho Cucamonga BOC Score62.5
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#4

Riverside City College

Riverside, CA 15.1 miles from Rancho Cucamonga BOC Score45.1
Published tuition$1,420 - $12,427
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#5

California Baptist University

Riverside, CA 15.8 miles from Rancho Cucamonga BOC Score56.4
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California cybersecurity page.


Cybersecurity Wages Near Rancho Cucamonga

Rancho Cucamonga is part of the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area (BLS area code 40140). 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$114,970Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$108,055
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$99,030Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$93,073
Computer Network Architect$128,110Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$120,404
Computer Systems Analyst$105,030Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$98,712
Computer and Information Systems Manager$176,320Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$165,714
Computer Network Support Specialist$77,780Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$73,102
Computer User Support Specialist$72,140Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$67,801

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.


Rancho Cucamonga at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population174,693Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$109,511Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+37.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)106.4 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in San Bernardino County1,901 workers, 393 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Rancho Cucamonga, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Rancho Cucamonga. The closest is Chaffey College in Rancho Cucamonga, CA (1.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is California Baptist University (15.8 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Rancho Cucamonga?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Rancho Cucamonga are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($176,320), Computer Network Architect ($128,110), Information Security Analyst ($114,970). 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 Upland instead of Rancho Cucamonga?

Upland, CA is 5.4 miles from Rancho Cucamonga 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 Rancho Cucamonga an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Rancho Cucamonga’s median household income of $109,511 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Rancho Cucamonga 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 Rancho Cucamonga

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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.