Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Washington, DC (2026)

Washington, District of Columbia has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $13,920 to $84,696 per year for indexed programs. Washington has a population of about 672,079. Median household income is $106,287 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 63.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $195,190 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Washington

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

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

Cybersecurity Wages Near Washington

Washington is part of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area (BLS area code 47900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to District of Columbia 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.

Washington at a Glance

Other Washington-Area Cities With Cybersecurity Programs

• Alexandria, VA – 7.0 mi away (155,810 pop)
• College Park, MD – 7.7 mi away (32,275 pop)
• Greenbelt, MD – 9.3 mi away (23,909 pop)
• Rockville, MD – 14.4 mi away (66,940 pop)
• Bowie, MD – 15.2 mi away (58,393 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Washington, DC?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Washington. The closest is George Washington University in Washington, DC (0.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Georgetown University (3.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Washington?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Washington are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($195,190), Computer Network Architect ($159,820), Information Security Analyst ($148,950). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with District of Columbia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Alexandria instead of Washington?

Alexandria, VA is 7.0 miles from Washington 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 Washington an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Washington’s median household income of $106,287 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Washington while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and District of Columbia 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

• Cybersecurity accreditation: what to look for
• Cybersecurity concentrations and specializations
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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.