Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Newark, DE (2026)

Newark, Delaware has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $12,330 to $39,720 per year for indexed programs. Newark has a population of about 30,309. Median household income is $71,373 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 57.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $173,470 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Newark

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

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

Cybersecurity Wages Near Newark

Newark is part of the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area (BLS area code 37980). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Delaware 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.

Newark at a Glance

Other Newark-Area Cities With Cybersecurity Programs

• Wilmington, DE – 12.8 mi away (71,442 pop)
• Middletown, DE – 16.2 mi away (32,540 pop)
• Chester, PA – 23.5 mi away (33,988 pop)
• Norristown, PA – 37.9 mi away (34,370 pop)
• Dover, DE – 37.9 mi away (116,114 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Newark, DE?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Newark. The closest is University of Delaware in Newark, DE (0.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Goldey-Beacom College (12.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Newark?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Newark are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($173,470), Computer Network Architect ($138,850), Information Security Analyst ($132,560). 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 Wilmington instead of Newark?

Wilmington, DE is 12.8 miles from Newark 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 Newark an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Newark’s median household income of $71,373 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Newark 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.

Learn More About Cybersecurity Programs

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• Cybersecurity concentrations and specializations
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• Main Cybersecurity degree guide
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• Cybersecurity programs by state

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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.