Best Cybersecurity Schools Near Marion, IA (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Marion, Iowa has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $36,658 to $51,141 per year for indexed programs. Marion has a population of about 41,690. Median household income is $87,105 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 39.2% 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 Marion

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

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Emmaus Bible College

Dubuque, IA 55.2 miles from Marion
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,631
Avg net price $13,186/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 11

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Saint Ambrose University

Davenport, IA 62.4 miles from Marion
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
62.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 77%
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,531
Avg net price $24,691/yr
Tuition
In‑state$36,658
Out‑of‑state$36,658
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 59

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Iowa State University

Ames, IA 105.9 miles from Marion
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
76.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,386
Avg net price $18,589/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 169

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Des Moines Area Community College

Ankeny, IA 106.8 miles from Marion
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,018
Avg net price $11,171/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 89

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Waldorf University

Forest City, IA 134.2 miles from Marion
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
36.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 77%
Graduation rate 24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,165
Avg net price $19,693/yr
Tuition
In‑state$25,978
Out‑of‑state$25,978
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 48%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Iowa Western Community College

Council Bluffs, IA 223.9 miles from Marion
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,793
Avg net price $14,629/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Cybersecurity Wages Near Marion

Marion 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.

Marion at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 41,690 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $87,105 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 39.2% 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Marion, IA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Marion. The closest is Emmaus Bible College in Dubuque, IA (55.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southwest Wisconsin Technical College (80.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Marion?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Marion 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 Cedar Rapids instead of Marion?

Cedar Rapids, IA is 7.2 miles from Marion 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 Marion an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Marion’s median household income of $87,105 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Marion 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.

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Other Programs Available in Marion

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Data verified: September 6, 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.

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