Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Plainfield, IN (2026)

Plainfield, Indiana has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $35,640 to $49,098 per year for indexed programs. Plainfield has a population of about 35,783. Median household income is $85,074 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $155,230 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Plainfield

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

#1

Indiana University-Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN 11.6 miles from Plainfield BOC Score 60.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 76%
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,198
Avg net price $11,668/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,762
Out‑of‑state$34,891
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 97

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Indiana University-Bloomington

Bloomington, IN 37.8 miles from Plainfield BOC Score 82.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 81%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,742
Avg net price $16,264/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 74

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Anderson University

Anderson, IN 47.1 miles from Plainfield BOC Score 42.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,899
Avg net price $25,021/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Indiana State University

Terre Haute, IN 57.3 miles from Plainfield BOC Score 47.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,387
Avg net price $10,873/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 59

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Purdue University-Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN 57.9 miles from Plainfield BOC Score 86.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $72,424
Avg net price $14,600/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Purdue University Global

West Lafayette, IN 59.9 miles from Plainfield BOC Score 45.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,596
Avg net price $7,770/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 43%
  • Programs offered: 69

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Ball State University

Muncie, IN 61.5 miles from Plainfield BOC Score 63.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,833
Avg net price $14,940/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 98

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global

Marion, IN 66.6 miles from Plainfield BOC Score 57.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,986
Avg net price $16,898/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,208
Out‑of‑state$8,208
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 54

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Cybersecurity Wages Near Plainfield

Plainfield is part of the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area (BLS area code 26900). 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$98,060Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN$102,466
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$89,770Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN$93,804
Computer Network Architect$130,680Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN$136,552
Computer Systems Analyst$101,890Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN$106,468
Computer and Information Systems Manager$155,230Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN$162,205
Computer Network Support Specialist$79,910Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN$83,501
Computer User Support Specialist$60,080Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN$62,780

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.


Plainfield at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population35,783Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$85,074Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+33.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)95.7 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in Hendricks County319 workers, 149 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Plainfield, IN?

Accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Plainfield 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 Plainfield?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Plainfield are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($155,230), Computer Network Architect ($130,680), Computer Systems Analyst ($101,890). 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 Brownsburg instead of Plainfield?

Brownsburg, IN is 9.2 miles from Plainfield 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 Plainfield an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Plainfield’s median household income of $85,074 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Plainfield 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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Other Programs Available in Plainfield

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

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.