Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Springfield, IL (2026)

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

Springfield, Illinois has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs. Springfield has a population of about 113,714. Median household income is $65,537 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Springfield, IL metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $154,230 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Springfield

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

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

Cybersecurity Wages Near Springfield

Springfield is part of the Springfield, IL metro area (BLS area code 44100). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Illinois statewide.

Occupation	Median Wage	Source	COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Information Security Analyst	$96,230	Springfield, IL	$103,808
Network and Computer Systems Administrator	$110,600	Springfield, IL	$119,310
Computer Network Architect	$122,050	Springfield, IL	$131,661
Computer Systems Analyst	$117,590	Springfield, IL	$126,850
Computer and Information Systems Manager	$154,230	Springfield, IL	$166,375
Computer Network Support Specialist	$64,670	Springfield, IL	$69,763
Computer User Support Specialist	$58,610	Springfield, IL	$63,225

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.

Springfield at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	113,714	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$65,537	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	35.1%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)	92.7 (below U.S. average)	BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in Sangamon County	1,454 workers, 131 establishments	BLS QCEW 2024 annual

Other Springfield-Area Cities With Cybersecurity Programs

Jacksonville, IL – 30.9 mi away (21,832 pop)
Decatur, IL – 38.7 mi away (89,653 pop)
Pekin, IL – 55.0 mi away (33,038 pop)
Bloomington, IL – 60.6 mi away (135,015 pop)
East Peoria, IL – 62.6 mi away (22,939 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Springfield, IL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Springfield. The closest is University of Illinois Springfield in Springfield, IL (3.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Richland Community College (41.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Springfield?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Springfield are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($154,230), Computer Network Architect ($122,050), Computer Systems Analyst ($117,590). 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 Jacksonville instead of Springfield?

Jacksonville, IL is 30.9 miles from Springfield 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 Springfield an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Springfield’s median household income of $65,537 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Springfield 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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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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