Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in New Castle, IN (2026)

New Castle, Indiana has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $35,640 to $49,098 per year for indexed programs. New Castle has a population of about 17,356. Median household income is $48,977 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 13.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Indiana, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $142,040 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Cybersecurity Schools to New Castle

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

#1

Anderson University

Anderson, IN 20.5 miles from New Castle BOC Score42.6
Published tuition$35,640 - $49,098
Online programsYes

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#2

Taylor University

Upland, IN 37.8 miles from New Castle BOC Score65.5
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#3

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, IN 43.0 miles from New Castle BOC Score49.2
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#4

Indiana University-Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN 43.9 miles from New Castle BOC Score60.0
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#5

Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global

Marion, IN 44.1 miles from New Castle BOC Score57.5
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Indiana schools on the Indiana cybersecurity page.


Cybersecurity Wages Near New Castle

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Indiana, statewide)
Information Security Analyst$101,420
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$84,550
Computer Network Architect$124,190
Computer Systems Analyst$98,810
Computer and Information Systems Manager$142,040
Computer Network Support Specialist$73,100
Computer User Support Specialist$56,510

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.


New Castle at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population17,356Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$48,977Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+13.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Cybersecurity-related employment in Henry County22 workers, 11 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near New Castle, IN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near New Castle. The closest is Anderson University in Anderson, IN (20.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global (44.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles in Indiana?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles in Indiana are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($142,040), Computer Network Architect ($124,190), Information Security Analyst ($101,420). Wages for New Castle workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Muncie instead of New Castle?

Muncie, IN is 19.4 miles from New Castle 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 New Castle an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

New Castle’s median household income of $48,977 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in New Castle 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.