Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Colorado Springs, CO (2026)

Colorado Springs, Colorado has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $9,712 to $23,713 per year for indexed programs. Colorado Springs has a population of about 483,099. Median household income is $83,198 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 41.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Colorado Springs, CO metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $192,400 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Colorado Springs

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

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

Cybersecurity Wages Near Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs is part of the Colorado Springs, CO metro area (BLS area code 17820). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Colorado 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.

Colorado Springs at a Glance

Other Colorado Springs-Area Cities With Cybersecurity Programs

• Fountain, CO – 13.3 mi away (28,753 pop)
• Castle Rock, CO – 35.5 mi away (57,666 pop)
• Canon City, CO – 38.4 mi away (27,600 pop)
• Pueblo, CO – 42.0 mi away (141,280 pop)
• Parker, CO – 44.2 mi away (51,163 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Colorado Springs, CO?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Colorado Springs. The closest is University of Colorado Colorado Springs in Colorado Springs, CO (2.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Pueblo Community College (42.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Colorado Springs?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Colorado Springs are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($192,400), Computer Network Architect ($130,980), Information Security Analyst ($130,880). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Colorado statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Fountain instead of Colorado Springs?

Fountain, CO is 13.3 miles from Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Colorado Springs’s median household income of $83,198 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Colorado Springs 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.

Learn More About Cybersecurity Programs

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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.