Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Meridian, ID (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Meridian, Idaho has 3 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $6,210 to $13,643 per year for indexed programs. Meridian has a population of about 124,865. Median household income is $98,686 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 44.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Boise City, ID metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $161,990 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Meridian

The 3 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 3 schools in our directory that offer cybersecurity programs near Meridian. Distances are calculated from Meridian 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 Meridian. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

College of Western Idaho

Nampa, ID 5.5 miles from Meridian BOC Score50.7
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Online programsYes

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#2

Boise State University

Boise, ID 9.7 miles from Meridian BOC Score53.2
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Online programsYes

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#3

Treasure Valley Community College

Ontario, OR 39.8 miles from Meridian BOC Score45.7
Published tuition$6,210 - $13,643
Online programsYes

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

Cybersecurity Wages Near Meridian

Meridian is part of the Boise City, ID metro area (BLS area code 14260). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Idaho statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Information Security Analyst$106,020Boise City, ID$107,744
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$94,140Boise City, ID$95,671
Computer Network Architect$100,950Boise City, ID$102,591
Computer Systems Analyst$81,280Boise City, ID$82,602
Computer and Information Systems Manager$161,990Boise City, ID$164,624
Computer Network Support Specialist$71,910Boise City, ID$73,079
Computer User Support Specialist$58,340Boise City, ID$59,289

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.

Meridian at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population124,865Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$98,686Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+44.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)98.4 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in Ada County5,004 workers, 1,211 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Meridian, ID?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Meridian. The closest is College of Western Idaho in Nampa, ID (5.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Treasure Valley Community College (39.8 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Meridian?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Meridian are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($161,990), Information Security Analyst ($106,020), Computer Network Architect ($100,950). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Idaho statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Eagle instead of Meridian?

Eagle, ID is 7.3 miles from Meridian 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 Meridian an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Meridian’s median household income of $98,686 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Meridian while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Idaho 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 Meridian

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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.

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