Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Dover, DE (2026)

Dover, Delaware has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $12,330 to $39,720 per year for indexed programs. Dover has a population of about 39,491. Median household income is $58,336 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Dover, DE metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $169,420 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Dover

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

#1

Polytech Adult Education

Woodside, DE 6.3 miles from Dover BOC Score60.8
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#2

Wilmington University

New Castle, DE 36.3 miles from Dover BOC Score45.5
Published tuition$12,330 - $19,326
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#3

Salem Community College

Carneys Point, NJ 37.8 miles from Dover BOC Score54.6
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#4

University of Delaware

Newark, DE 38.0 miles from Dover BOC Score83.5
Published tuition$16,080 - $39,720
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#5

Strayer University-Delaware

Wilmington, DE 40.3 miles from Dover BOC Score25.6
Published tuition$13,920
Online programsYes

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


Cybersecurity Wages Near Dover

Dover is part of the Dover, DE metro area (BLS area code 20100). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Delaware statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Information Security Analyst$92,100Dover, DE$94,462
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$77,440Dover, DE$79,426
Computer Network Architect$148,390DE statewide$152,195
Computer Systems Analyst$101,270Dover, DE$103,867
Computer and Information Systems Manager$169,420Dover, DE$173,764
Computer Network Support Specialist$53,940Dover, DE$55,323
Computer User Support Specialist$65,080Dover, DE$66,749

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.


Dover at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population39,491Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$58,336Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+27.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)97.5 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in Kent County556 workers, 338 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Dover, DE?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Dover. The closest is Polytech Adult Education in Woodside, DE (6.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Strayer University-Delaware (40.3 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Dover?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Dover are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($169,420), Computer Network Architect ($148,390), Computer Systems Analyst ($101,270). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Delaware statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Milford instead of Dover?

Milford, DE is 18.1 miles from Dover 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 Dover an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Dover’s median household income of $58,336 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Dover while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Delaware 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.