Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in North Port, FL (2026)

North Port, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs. North Port has a population of about 80,512. Median household income is $81,940 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $142,620 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Cybersecurity Schools to North Port

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

#1

Charlotte Technical College

Port Charlotte, FL 4.8 miles from North Port BOC Score48.6
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#2

State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota

Bradenton, FL 35.7 miles from North Port BOC Score48.4
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#3

Manatee Technical College

Bradenton, FL 38.3 miles from North Port BOC Score72.3
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#4

Hodges University

Fort Myers, FL 38.6 miles from North Port
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#5

Florida SouthWestern State College

Fort Myers, FL 39.8 miles from North Port BOC Score66.8
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida cybersecurity page.


Cybersecurity Wages Near North Port

North Port is part of the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL metro area (BLS area code 35840). 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$124,860FL statewide$121,934
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$84,350North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL$82,373
Computer Network Architect$131,160North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL$128,086
Computer Systems Analyst$98,350North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL$96,045
Computer and Information Systems Manager$142,620North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL$139,277
Computer Network Support Specialist$75,740FL statewide$73,965
Computer User Support Specialist$55,980North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL$54,668

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.


North Port at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population80,512Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$81,940Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+28.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)102.4 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in Sarasota County2,196 workers, 660 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near North Port, FL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near North Port. The closest is Charlotte Technical College in Port Charlotte, FL (4.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Florida SouthWestern State College (39.8 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near North Port?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near North Port are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($142,620), Computer Network Architect ($131,160), Information Security Analyst ($124,860). 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 Venice instead of North Port?

Venice, FL is 13.9 miles from North Port 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 North Port an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

North Port’s median household income of $81,940 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in North Port 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 North Port

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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.