Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Bristol, CT (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Bristol, Connecticut has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs. Bristol has a population of about 61,129. Median household income is $83,458 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Connecticut, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $171,750 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Bristol

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

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

Cybersecurity Wages Near Bristol

Occupation	Median Annual Wage (Connecticut, statewide)
Information Security Analyst	$130,570
Network and Computer Systems Administrator	$105,880
Computer Network Architect	$143,890
Computer Systems Analyst	$109,600
Computer and Information Systems Manager	$171,750
Computer Network Support Specialist	$81,890
Computer User Support Specialist	$70,210

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.

Bristol at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	61,129	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$83,458	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	30.5%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

Other Bristol-Area Cities With Cybersecurity Programs

New Britain, CT – 8.0 mi away (72,558 pop)
Waterbury, CT – 9.8 mi away (190,855 pop)
Meriden, CT – 12.5 mi away (59,622 pop)
Torrington, CT – 14.4 mi away (40,710 pop)
Naugatuck, CT – 14.5 mi away (31,392 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Bristol, CT?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Bristol. The closest is Charter Oak State College in New Britain, CT (8.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of New Haven (27.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles in Connecticut?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles in Connecticut are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($171,750), Computer Network Architect ($143,890), Information Security Analyst ($130,570). Wages for Bristol workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in New Britain instead of Bristol?

New Britain, CT is 8.0 miles from Bristol 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 Bristol an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Bristol’s median household income of $83,458 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bristol while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Connecticut 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.

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