Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Venice, FL (2026)

Venice, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $2,682 to $10,634 per year for indexed programs. Venice has a population of about 26,467. Median household income is $74,340 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 44.3% 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 Venice

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer cybersecurity programs near Venice, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Venice 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 Venice. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota

Bradenton, FL 24.8 miles from Venice BOC Score 48.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,318
Avg net price $22,356/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 49

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

St Petersburg College

St. Petersburg, FL 46.9 miles from Venice BOC Score 74.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,557
Avg net price $1,471/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Florida SouthWestern State College

Fort Myers, FL 50.7 miles from Venice BOC Score 66.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,421
Avg net price $7,247/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Hillsborough Community College

Tampa, FL 56.6 miles from Venice BOC Score 61.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,782
Avg net price $3,861/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 107

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

The University of Tampa

Tampa, FL 57.5 miles from Venice BOC Score 58.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 40%
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,436
Avg net price $36,211/yr
Tuition
In‑state$34,408
Out‑of‑state$34,408
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 36

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

#6

Strayer University-Florida

Tampa, FL 61.0 miles from Venice BOC Score 38.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,092
Avg net price $16,064/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

South Florida State College

Avon Park, FL 64.2 miles from Venice BOC Score 73.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,990
Avg net price $3,877/yr
Tuition
In‑state$3,165
Out‑of‑state$11,859
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 73

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

#8

University of South Florida

Tampa, FL 65.4 miles from Venice BOC Score 81.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 43%
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,743
Avg net price $9,812/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,410
Out‑of‑state$17,324
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 63

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

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


Cybersecurity Wages Near Venice

Venice 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.


Venice at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population26,467Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$74,340Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+44.3%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 Venice, FL?

Accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Venice are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Venice?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Venice 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 North Port instead of Venice?

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

Venice’s median household income of $74,340 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Venice 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 Venice

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

Data verified: July 23, 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.