Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Lynn Haven, FL (2026)

Lynn Haven, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs. Lynn Haven has a population of about 19,451. Median household income is $83,093 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $138,670 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Lynn Haven

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

#1

Gulf Coast State College

Panama City, FL 6.2 miles from Lynn Haven BOC Score64.4
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#2

Florida Panhandle Technical College

Chipley, FL 37.6 miles from Lynn Haven BOC Score39.3
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#3

Emerald Coast Technical College

DeFuniak Springs, FL 45.0 miles from Lynn Haven BOC Score57.6
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#4

Northwest Florida State College

Niceville, FL 55.3 miles from Lynn Haven BOC Score67.0
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#5

Okaloosa Technical College

Fort Walton Beach, FL 60.4 miles from Lynn Haven BOC Score46.4
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida cybersecurity page.


Cybersecurity Wages Near Lynn Haven

Lynn Haven is part of the Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL metro area (BLS area code 37460). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Florida statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Information Security Analyst$116,880Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL$120,123
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$92,990Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL$95,570
Computer Network Architect$121,580Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL$124,954
Computer Systems Analyst$84,580Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL$86,927
Computer and Information Systems Manager$138,670Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL$142,518
Computer Network Support Specialist$78,300Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL$80,473
Computer User Support Specialist$56,990Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL$58,571

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.


Lynn Haven at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population19,451Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$83,093Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+33.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)97.3 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in Bay County711 workers, 120 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Lynn Haven, FL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Lynn Haven. The closest is Gulf Coast State College in Panama City, FL (6.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Okaloosa Technical College (60.4 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Lynn Haven?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Lynn Haven are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($138,670), Computer Network Architect ($121,580), Information Security Analyst ($116,880). 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 Panama City instead of Lynn Haven?

Panama City, FL is 3.0 miles from Lynn Haven 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 Lynn Haven an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Lynn Haven’s median household income of $83,093 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lynn Haven 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.


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Other Programs Available in Lynn Haven

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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.