Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Lakeland, FL (2026)

Lakeland, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $28,360 to $41,727 per year for indexed programs. Lakeland has a population of about 117,030. Median household income is $60,947 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $161,180 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Lakeland

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

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

Cybersecurity Wages Near Lakeland

Lakeland is part of the Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL metro area (BLS area code 29460). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Florida 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.

Lakeland at a Glance

Other Lakeland-Area Cities With Cybersecurity Programs

• Plant City, FL – 10.5 mi away (38,200 pop)
• Winter Haven, FL – 15.7 mi away (231,412 pop)
• Zephyrhills, FL – 18.8 mi away (74,712 pop)
• Haines City, FL – 21.0 mi away (23,454 pop)
• Temple Terrace, FL – 25.9 mi away (26,515 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Lakeland, FL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Lakeland. The closest is Strayer University-Florida in Tampa, FL (25.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is The University of Tampa (31.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Lakeland?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Lakeland are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($161,180), Computer Network Architect ($139,150), Information Security Analyst ($100,470). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Florida statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Plant City instead of Lakeland?

Plant City, FL is 10.5 miles from Lakeland 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 Lakeland an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Lakeland’s median household income of $60,947 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lakeland while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Florida 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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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.