Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Johnstown, CO (2026)

Johnstown, Colorado has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $12,896 to $50,206 per year for indexed programs. Johnstown has a population of about 18,075. Median household income is $130,851 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 37.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Greeley, CO metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $174,850 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Johnstown

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

#1

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Fort Collins, CO 16.9 miles from Johnstown BOC Score69.5
Published tuition$12,896 - $33,751
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#2

Regis University

Denver, CO 38.9 miles from Johnstown BOC Score62.1
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#3

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Denver, CO 41.9 miles from Johnstown BOC Score43.5
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#4

Colorado Christian University

Lakewood, CO 44.8 miles from Johnstown BOC Score36.4
Published tuition$39,266 - $50,206
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#5

Red Rocks Community College

Lakewood, CO 45.3 miles from Johnstown BOC Score54.2
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Colorado schools on the Colorado cybersecurity page.


Cybersecurity Wages Near Johnstown

Johnstown is part of the Greeley, CO metro area (BLS area code 24540). 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$120,780Greeley, CO$120,539
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$97,130Greeley, CO$96,936
Computer Network Architect$125,560Greeley, CO$125,309
Computer Systems Analyst$101,500Greeley, CO$101,297
Computer and Information Systems Manager$174,850Greeley, CO$174,501
Computer Network Support Specialist$89,390Greeley, CO$89,212
Computer User Support Specialist$65,140Greeley, CO$65,010

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.


Johnstown at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population18,075Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$130,851Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+37.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)100.2 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in Weld County1,033 workers, 388 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Johnstown, CO?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Johnstown. The closest is Colorado State University-Fort Collins in Fort Collins, CO (16.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Red Rocks Community College (45.3 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Johnstown?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Johnstown are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($174,850), Computer Network Architect ($125,560), Information Security Analyst ($120,780). 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 Loveland instead of Johnstown?

Loveland, CO is 7.6 miles from Johnstown 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 Johnstown an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Johnstown’s median household income of $130,851 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Johnstown 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 Johnstown

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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.