Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Harvey, IL (2026)

Harvey, Illinois has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $8,419 to $16,287 per year for indexed programs. Harvey has a population of about 19,831. Median household income is $41,091 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 10.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $173,760 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Harvey

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer cybersecurity programs near Harvey, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Harvey 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 Harvey. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Saint Xavier University

Chicago, IL 7.6 miles from Harvey BOC Score 66.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,656
Avg net price $10,970/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Governors State University

University Park, IL 11.4 miles from Harvey BOC Score 51.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,169
Avg net price $12,329/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 58%
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Illinois Institute of Technology

Chicago, IL 15.5 miles from Harvey BOC Score 81.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 55%
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $82,592
Avg net price $18,425/yr
Tuition
In‑state$52,386
Out‑of‑state$52,386
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Roosevelt University

Chicago, IL 18.6 miles from Harvey BOC Score 40.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,712
Avg net price $20,194/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 62

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

DePaul University

Chicago, IL 18.7 miles from Harvey BOC Score 66.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,751
Avg net price $30,902/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 84

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Lewis University

Romeoville, IL 21.9 miles from Harvey BOC Score 73.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 71%
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,099
Avg net price $17,028/yr
Tuition
In‑state$39,200
Out‑of‑state$39,200
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 59

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

University of St Francis

Joliet, IL 23.7 miles from Harvey BOC Score 74.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,926
Avg net price $13,006/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Elmhurst University

Elmhurst, IL 25.0 miles from Harvey BOC Score 64.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,462
Avg net price $24,185/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Cybersecurity Wages Near Harvey

Harvey is part of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area (BLS area code 16980). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Illinois statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Information Security Analyst$125,310Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$120,956
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$103,170Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$99,585
Computer Network Architect$143,800Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$138,803
Computer Systems Analyst$103,490Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$99,894
Computer and Information Systems Manager$173,760Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$167,722
Computer Network Support Specialist$73,340Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$70,792
Computer User Support Specialist$60,730Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$58,620

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.


Harvey at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population19,831Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$41,091Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+10.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)103.6 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in Cook County41,845 workers, 3,775 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Harvey, IL?

Accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Harvey 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 Harvey?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Harvey are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($173,760), Computer Network Architect ($143,800), Information Security Analyst ($125,310). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Illinois statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in South Holland instead of Harvey?

South Holland, IL is 2.7 miles from Harvey 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 Harvey an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Harvey’s median household income of $41,091 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Harvey while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Illinois 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 Harvey

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Harvey:

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 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.