San Bernardino, California has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $1,420 to $12,427 per year for indexed programs. San Bernardino has a population of about 221,774. Median household income is $63,988 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 12.8% 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 San Bernardino
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer cybersecurity programs near San Bernardino, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from San Bernardino 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 San Bernardino.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
94%
Graduation rate
55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$59,977
Avg net price
$4,564/yr
TuitionIn‑state$8,093
Out‑of‑state$20,693
Key stats- Retention rate: 79%
- Programs offered: 38
Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California cybersecurity page.
Cybersecurity Wages Near San Bernardino
San Bernardino 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.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Information Security Analyst | $114,970 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $108,055 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrator | $99,030 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $93,073 |
| Computer Network Architect | $128,110 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $120,404 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $105,030 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $98,712 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $176,320 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $165,714 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $77,780 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $73,102 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $72,140 | Riverside-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.
San Bernardino at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 221,774 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $63,988 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 12.8% | 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 County | 1,901 workers, 393 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other San Bernardino-Area Cities With Cybersecurity Programs
- Rialto, CA – 5.8 mi away (103,314 pop)
- Colton, CA – 6.3 mi away (54,712 pop)
- Loma Linda, CA – 7.1 mi away (24,129 pop)
- Highland, CA – 7.6 mi away (54,939 pop)
- Redlands, CA – 9.4 mi away (71,288 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near San Bernardino, CA?
Accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near San Bernardino are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.
What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near San Bernardino?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near San Bernardino 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 Rialto instead of San Bernardino?
Rialto, CA is 5.8 miles from San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino an affordable place to study cybersecurity?
San Bernardino’s median household income of $63,988 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in San Bernardino 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: July 23, 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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