Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Grand Junction, CO (2026)

Grand Junction, Colorado has 1 accredited school offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $2,700 to $13,717 per year for indexed programs. Grand Junction has a population of about 67,027. Median household income is $66,676 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 36.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Grand Junction, CO metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $168,850 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Grand Junction

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer cybersecurity programs near Grand Junction, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Grand Junction 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:

  • 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 Grand Junction. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Colorado Northwestern Community College

Rangely, CO 69.5 miles from Grand Junction
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
59.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,526
Avg net price $12,131/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,594
Out‑of‑state$7,304
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Colorado Mountain College

Glenwood Springs, CO 73.6 miles from Grand Junction
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
52.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,127
Avg net price $7,813/yr
Tuition
In‑state$2,616
Out‑of‑state$12,840
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 47%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Red Rocks Community College

Lakewood, CO 187.1 miles from Grand Junction
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
64.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,288
Avg net price $9,044/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 74

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Colorado Christian University

Lakewood, CO 190.3 miles from Grand Junction
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
36.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,416
Avg net price $29,500/yr
Tuition
In‑state$41,342
Out‑of‑state$41,342
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Arapahoe Community College

Littleton, CO 193.0 miles from Grand Junction
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
57.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,341
Avg net price $11,571/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 47

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Regis University

Denver, CO 194.8 miles from Grand Junction
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
62.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $72,105
Avg net price $18,397/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Denver, CO 195.3 miles from Grand Junction
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
43.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,093
Avg net price $15,327/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 20

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Community College of Denver

Denver, CO 195.6 miles from Grand Junction
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
37.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 18%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,095
Avg net price $9,450/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,902
Out‑of‑state$17,136
Contact
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Cybersecurity Wages Near Grand Junction

Grand Junction is part of the Grand Junction, CO metro area (BLS area code 24300). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Colorado statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Information Security Analyst$135,220CO statewide$141,592
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$89,500Grand Junction, CO$93,717
Computer Network Architect$106,840Grand Junction, CO$111,874
Computer Systems Analyst$95,810Grand Junction, CO$100,325
Computer and Information Systems Manager$168,850Grand Junction, CO$176,806
Computer Network Support Specialist$73,520Grand Junction, CO$76,984
Computer User Support Specialist$63,860Grand Junction, CO$66,869

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.


Grand Junction at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population67,027Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$66,676Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+36.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)95.5 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in Mesa County418 workers, 120 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Grand Junction, CO?

Accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Grand Junction 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 Grand Junction?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Grand Junction are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($168,850), Information Security Analyst ($135,220), Computer Network Architect ($106,840). 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 Montrose instead of Grand Junction?

Montrose, CO is 57.3 miles from Grand Junction 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 Grand Junction an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Grand Junction’s median household income of $66,676 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Grand Junction 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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Other Programs Available in Grand Junction

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Grand Junction:

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.