Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Bloomington, IN (2026)

Bloomington, Indiana has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs. Bloomington has a population of about 78,791. Median household income is $48,918 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 60.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Bloomington, IN metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $165,680 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Bloomington

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

#1

Indiana University-Bloomington

Bloomington, IN 0.2 miles from Bloomington BOC Score82.3
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#2

MyComputerCareer at Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN 41.6 miles from Bloomington BOC Score55.3
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#3

Indiana University-Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN 46.1 miles from Bloomington BOC Score60.0
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#4

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, IN 47.8 miles from Bloomington BOC Score49.2
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#5

Vincennes University

Vincennes, IN 62.7 miles from Bloomington BOC Score48.2
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Indiana schools on the Indiana cybersecurity page.


Cybersecurity Wages Near Bloomington

Bloomington is part of the Bloomington, IN metro area (BLS area code 14020). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Indiana statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Information Security Analyst$101,420IN statewide$106,646
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$89,020Bloomington, IN$93,607
Computer Network Architect$131,620Bloomington, IN$138,402
Computer Systems Analyst$107,370Bloomington, IN$112,902
Computer and Information Systems Manager$165,680Bloomington, IN$174,217
Computer Network Support Specialist$63,860Bloomington, IN$67,150
Computer User Support Specialist$55,940Bloomington, IN$58,822

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.


Bloomington at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population78,791Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$48,918Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+60.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)95.1 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in Monroe County397 workers, 141 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Bloomington, IN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Bloomington. The closest is Indiana University-Bloomington in Bloomington, IN (0.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Vincennes University (62.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Bloomington?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Bloomington are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($165,680), Computer Network Architect ($131,620), Computer Systems Analyst ($107,370). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Indiana statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Franklin instead of Bloomington?

Franklin, IN is 34.0 miles from Bloomington 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 Bloomington an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Bloomington’s median household income of $48,918 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bloomington while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Indiana 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.