Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Albany, GA (2026)

Albany, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $3,782 to $13,115 per year for indexed programs. Albany has a population of about 67,939. Median household income is $45,201 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Albany, GA metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $158,730 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Albany

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

#1

Albany Technical College

Albany, GA 1.5 miles from Albany BOC Score46.8
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#2

South Georgia Technical College

Americus, GA 34.3 miles from Albany BOC Score54.4
Published tuition$3,782 - $13,115
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#3

Southern Regional Technical College

Thomasville, GA 51.2 miles from Albany BOC Score50.2
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#4

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College

Valdosta, GA 67.9 miles from Albany BOC Score50.7
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#5

Central Georgia Technical College

Warner Robins, GA 73.1 miles from Albany BOC Score46.5
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Georgia schools on the Georgia cybersecurity page.


Cybersecurity Wages Near Albany

Albany is part of the Albany, GA metro area (BLS area code 10500). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Georgia statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Information Security Analyst$128,970GA statewide$147,058
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$78,710Albany, GA$89,749
Computer Network Architect$133,890GA statewide$152,668
Computer Systems Analyst$99,040Albany, GA$112,930
Computer and Information Systems Manager$158,730Albany, GA$180,992
Computer Network Support Specialist$69,610Albany, GA$79,373
Computer User Support Specialist$49,130Albany, GA$56,021

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.


Albany at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population67,939Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$45,201Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)87.7 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in Dougherty County131 workers, 32 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Albany, GA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Albany. The closest is Albany Technical College in Albany, GA (1.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Central Georgia Technical College (73.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Albany?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Albany are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($158,730), Computer Network Architect ($133,890), Information Security Analyst ($128,970). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Georgia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Tifton instead of Albany?

Tifton, GA is 39.4 miles from Albany 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 Albany an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Albany’s median household income of $45,201 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Albany while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Georgia 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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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.