Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Post Falls, ID (2026)

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

Post Falls, Idaho has 4 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs. Post Falls has a population of about 41,716. Median household income is $73,313 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Coeur d’Alene, ID metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $124,900 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Post Falls

The 4 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 4 schools in our directory that offer cybersecurity programs near Post Falls. Distances are calculated from Post Falls 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 Post Falls. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

North Idaho College

Coeur d'Alene, ID 7.4 miles from Post Falls BOC Score46.4
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#2

Spokane Falls Community College

Spokane, WA 24.6 miles from Post Falls BOC Score58.1
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#3

University of Idaho

Moscow, ID 68.9 miles from Post Falls BOC Score62.3
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#4

Lewis-Clark State College

Lewiston, ID 90.4 miles from Post Falls BOC Score42.6
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Idaho schools on the Idaho cybersecurity page.

Cybersecurity Wages Near Post Falls

Post Falls is part of the Coeur d’Alene, ID metro area (BLS area code 17660). 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 AnalystN/AID statewide–
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$94,560Coeur d’Alene, ID$96,195
Computer Network Architect$105,120Coeur d’Alene, ID$106,938
Computer Systems Analyst$76,430Coeur d’Alene, ID$77,752
Computer and Information Systems Manager$124,900Coeur d’Alene, ID$127,060
Computer Network Support Specialist$62,840Coeur d’Alene, ID$63,927
Computer User Support Specialist$57,340Coeur d’Alene, ID$58,332

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.

Post Falls at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population41,716Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$73,313Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+23.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)98.3 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in Kootenai County607 workers, 258 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Post Falls, ID?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Post Falls. The closest is North Idaho College in Coeur d’Alene, ID (7.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lewis-Clark State College (90.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Post Falls?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Post Falls are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($124,900), Computer Network Architect ($105,120), Network and Computer Systems Administrator ($94,560). 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 Coeur d’Alene instead of Post Falls?

Coeur d’Alene, ID is 6.9 miles from Post Falls 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 Post Falls an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Post Falls’s median household income of $73,313 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Post Falls 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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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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