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

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 accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer cybersecurity programs near Post Falls, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Post Falls 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 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 Score 46.4
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,081
Avg net price $10,575/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 87

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Idaho

Moscow, ID 68.9 miles from Post Falls BOC Score 62.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,670
Avg net price $14,831/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Lewis-Clark State College

Lewiston, ID 90.4 miles from Post Falls BOC Score 42.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,001
Avg net price $15,635/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 68

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

College of Western Idaho

Nampa, ID 284.5 miles from Post Falls BOC Score 50.7
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 28%
Avg net price $8,500/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Boise State University

Boise, ID 286.6 miles from Post Falls BOC Score 53.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,658
Avg net price $21,610/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 76

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Brigham Young University-Idaho

Rexburg, ID 366.5 miles from Post Falls BOC Score 65.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,406
Avg net price $8,221/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 66

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

College of Southern Idaho

Twin Falls, ID 374.7 miles from Post Falls BOC Score 68.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,916
Avg net price $6,095/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 70

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

College of Eastern Idaho

Idaho Falls, ID 378.7 miles from Post Falls BOC Score 66.6
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,057
Avg net price $8,778/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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?

Accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Post Falls 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 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: 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 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.