Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Dalton, GA (2026)

Dalton, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $25,590 to $37,875 per year for indexed programs. Dalton has a population of about 34,402. Median household income is $61,236 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Dalton, GA metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $161,140 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Dalton

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

#1

Southern Adventist University

Collegedale, TN 19.8 miles from Dalton BOC Score45.5
Published tuition$25,590 - $37,875
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#2

Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga

Chattanooga, TN 21.8 miles from Dalton BOC Score38.8
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#3

Georgia Northwestern Technical College

Rome, GA 39.3 miles from Dalton BOC Score53.6
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#4

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA 55.1 miles from Dalton BOC Score58.5
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#5

University of North Georgia

Dahlonega, GA 58.4 miles from Dalton BOC Score48.9
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Georgia schools on the Georgia cybersecurity page.


Cybersecurity Wages Near Dalton

Dalton is part of the Dalton, GA metro area (BLS area code 19140). 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$143,619
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$88,910Dalton, GA$99,009
Computer Network Architect$133,890GA statewide$149,098
Computer Systems Analyst$94,640Dalton, GA$105,390
Computer and Information Systems Manager$161,140Dalton, GA$179,443
Computer Network Support Specialist$60,640Dalton, GA$67,528
Computer User Support Specialist$58,630Dalton, GA$65,290

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.


Dalton at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population34,402Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$61,236Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+23.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)89.8 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in Whitfield County1,883 workers, 53 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Dalton, GA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Dalton. The closest is Southern Adventist University in Collegedale, TN (19.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of North Georgia (58.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Dalton?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Dalton are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($161,140), 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 Calhoun instead of Dalton?

Calhoun, GA is 19.2 miles from Dalton 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 Dalton an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Dalton’s median household income of $61,236 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Dalton 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.