Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Muncie, IN (2026)

Muncie, Indiana has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $7,504 to $49,098 per year for indexed programs. Muncie has a population of about 64,739. Median household income is $43,395 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Muncie, IN metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $127,880 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Muncie

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

#1

Anderson University

Anderson, IN 15.4 miles from Muncie BOC Score42.6
Published tuition$35,640 - $49,098
Online programsYes

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#2

Taylor University

Upland, IN 18.6 miles from Muncie BOC Score65.5
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#3

Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global

Marion, IN 26.4 miles from Muncie BOC Score57.5
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#4

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, IN 49.3 miles from Muncie BOC Score49.2
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#5

Wright State University-Lake Campus

Celina, OH 49.7 miles from Muncie BOC Score40.7
Published tuition$7,504 - $17,116
Online programsYes

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


Cybersecurity Wages Near Muncie

Muncie is part of the Muncie, IN metro area (BLS area code 34620). 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$115,119
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$78,170Muncie, IN$88,729
Computer Network Architect$124,190IN statewide$140,965
Computer Systems Analyst$79,390Muncie, IN$90,114
Computer and Information Systems Manager$127,880Muncie, IN$145,153
Computer Network Support Specialist$68,280Muncie, IN$77,503
Computer User Support Specialist$51,200Muncie, IN$58,116

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.


Muncie at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population64,739Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$43,395Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+25.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)88.1 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in Delaware County705 workers, 44 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Muncie, IN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Muncie. The closest is Anderson University in Anderson, IN (15.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Wright State University-Lake Campus (49.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Muncie?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Muncie are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($127,880), Computer Network Architect ($124,190), Information Security Analyst ($101,420). 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 Anderson instead of Muncie?

Anderson, IN is 17.5 miles from Muncie 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 Muncie an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Muncie’s median household income of $43,395 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Muncie 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.