Emmaus Bible College
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Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Cedar Rapids, IA (2026)
Cedar Rapids, Iowa has 4 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs. Cedar Rapids has a population of about 136,859. Median household income is $67,859 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Cedar Rapids, IA metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $129,910 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Cedar Rapids
The 4 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 4 schools in our directory that offer cybersecurity programs near Cedar Rapids. Distances are calculated from Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Saint Ambrose University
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University of Wisconsin-Platteville
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Carl Sandburg College
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Iowa schools on the Iowa cybersecurity page.
Cybersecurity Wages Near Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids is part of the Cedar Rapids, IA metro area (BLS area code 16300). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Iowa statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Security Analyst | $109,290 | Cedar Rapids, IA | $122,798 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrator | $93,480 | Cedar Rapids, IA | $105,034 |
| Computer Network Architect | $97,890 | Cedar Rapids, IA | $109,989 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $81,510 | Cedar Rapids, IA | $91,584 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $129,910 | Cedar Rapids, IA | $145,966 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $60,450 | Cedar Rapids, IA | $67,921 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $58,330 | Cedar Rapids, IA | $65,539 |
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.
Cedar Rapids at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 136,859 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $67,859 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 32.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 89.0 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Cybersecurity-related employment in Linn County | 2,344 workers, 389 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Cedar Rapids-Area Cities With Cybersecurity Programs
- Marion, IA – 7.2 mi away (38,480 pop)
- Coralville, IA – 19.0 mi away (20,397 pop)
- Iowa City, IA – 22.8 mi away (116,891 pop)
- Muscatine, IA – 49.2 mi away (26,481 pop)
- Waterloo, IA – 50.1 mi away (112,635 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Cedar Rapids, IA?
Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Cedar Rapids. The closest is Emmaus Bible College in Dubuque, IA (62.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Carl Sandburg College (94.7 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Cedar Rapids?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Cedar Rapids are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($129,910), Information Security Analyst ($109,290), Computer Network Architect ($97,890). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Iowa statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Marion instead of Cedar Rapids?
Marion, IA is 7.2 miles from Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids an affordable place to study cybersecurity?
Cedar Rapids’s median household income of $67,859 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Cedar Rapids while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Iowa 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.
Learn More About Cybersecurity Programs
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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.