Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Canon City, CO (2026)

Canon City, Colorado has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $9,712 to $23,713 per year for indexed programs. Canon City has a population of about 17,098. Median household income is $66,068 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Colorado, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $199,420 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Canon City

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

#1

Pikes Peak State College

Colorado Springs, CO 32.2 miles from Canon City BOC Score50.3
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#2

Pueblo Community College

Pueblo, CO 33.9 miles from Canon City BOC Score51.4
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#3

Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, CO 35.0 miles from Canon City BOC Score27.3
Published tuition$12,760 - $21,694
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#4

Colorado State University Pueblo

Pueblo, CO 36.1 miles from Canon City BOC Score50.8
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#5

University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, CO 38.5 miles from Canon City BOC Score48.8
Published tuition$9,712 - $23,713
Online programsYes

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


Cybersecurity Wages Near Canon City

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Colorado, statewide)
Information Security Analyst$135,220
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$103,370
Computer Network Architect$139,230
Computer Systems Analyst$127,750
Computer and Information Systems Manager$199,420
Computer Network Support Specialist$82,750
Computer User Support Specialist$71,900

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.


Canon City at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population17,098Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$66,068Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+27.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Cybersecurity-related employment in Fremont County99 workers, 29 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Canon City, CO?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Canon City. The closest is Pikes Peak State College in Colorado Springs, CO (32.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Colorado Colorado Springs (38.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles in Colorado?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles in Colorado are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($199,420), Computer Network Architect ($139,230), Information Security Analyst ($135,220). Wages for Canon City workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Fountain instead of Canon City?

Fountain, CO is 33.9 miles from Canon City 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 Canon City an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Canon City’s median household income of $66,068 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Canon City while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Colorado 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.