Best Cybersecurity Schools Near Sebastian, FL (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Sebastian, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $3,165 to $23,133 per year for indexed programs. Sebastian has a population of about 25,759. Median household income is $68,863 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $136,970 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Sebastian

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer cybersecurity programs near Sebastian, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Sebastian city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 Sebastian. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Florida Institute of Technology

Melbourne, FL 21.0 miles from Sebastian
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
46.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,137
Avg net price $35,639/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Florida Institute of Technology-Online

Melbourne, FL 21.0 miles from Sebastian
  • 4 year
  • Exclusively online
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of Central Florida

Orlando, FL 71.3 miles from Sebastian
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
80.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 40%
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,308
Avg net price $10,411/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,368
Out‑of‑state$22,467
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 130

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Full Sail University

Winter Park, FL 74.9 miles from Sebastian
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
22.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,219
Avg net price $38,875/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 59%
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology

Delray Beach, FL 95.8 miles from Sebastian
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
67.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,792
Avg net price $21,276/yr
Tuition
In‑state$18,168
Out‑of‑state$18,168
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:Accreditor: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education SchoolsIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Stetson University

DeLand, FL 99.5 miles from Sebastian
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
56.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 72%
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,642
Avg net price $19,372/yr
Tuition
In‑state$57,410
Out‑of‑state$57,410
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, FL 112.4 miles from Sebastian
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,696
Avg net price $30,498/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 69

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Saint Leo University

Saint Leo, FL 114.8 miles from Sebastian
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
32.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,364
Avg net price $21,293/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 58%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Cybersecurity Wages Near Sebastian

Sebastian is part of the Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL metro area (BLS area code 42680). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Florida statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Information Security Analyst $124,860 FL statewide $127,019
Network and Computer Systems Administrator $80,680 Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL $82,075
Computer Network Architect $132,800 FL statewide $135,097
Computer Systems Analyst $92,580 Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL $94,181
Computer and Information Systems Manager $136,970 Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL $139,339
Computer Network Support Specialist $75,740 FL statewide $77,050
Computer User Support Specialist $52,000 Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL $52,899

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.

Sebastian at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 25,759 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $68,863 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 29.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 98.3 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in Indian River County 281 workers, 100 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Sebastian, FL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Sebastian. The closest is Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne, FL (21.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Central Florida (71.3 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Sebastian?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Sebastian are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($136,970), Computer Network Architect ($132,800), 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 Palm Bay instead of Sebastian?

Palm Bay, FL is 17.6 miles from Sebastian 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 Sebastian an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Sebastian’s median household income of $68,863 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sebastian 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 Sebastian

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Sebastian:

Data verified: September 6, 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.

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