Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Windsor, CA (2026)

Windsor, California has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $1,288 to $13,062 per year for indexed programs. Windsor has a population of about 26,179. Median household income is $129,004 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $173,840 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Windsor

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer cybersecurity programs near Windsor. Distances are calculated from Windsor city center.

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California cybersecurity page.

Cybersecurity Wages Near Windsor

Windsor is part of the Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA metro area (BLS area code 42220). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to California statewide.

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.

Windsor at a Glance

Other Windsor-Area Cities With Cybersecurity Programs

• Santa Rosa, CA – 8.6 mi away (321,699 pop)
• Rohnert Park, CA – 14.7 mi away (42,622 pop)
• Petaluma, CA – 22.9 mi away (66,940 pop)
• Sonoma, CA – 25.7 mi away (33,923 pop)
• Napa, CA – 32.2 mi away (87,733 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Windsor, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Windsor. The closest is InterCoast Colleges-Fairfield in Fairfield, CA (42.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Sacramento City College (71.3 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Windsor?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Windsor are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($173,840), Computer Network Architect ($118,340), Computer Systems Analyst ($113,520). 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 Santa Rosa instead of Windsor?

Santa Rosa, CA is 8.6 miles from Windsor 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 Windsor an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Windsor’s median household income of $129,004 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Windsor 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.