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Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Garden City, KS (2026)
Garden City, Kansas is home to about 27,781 residents. Median household income is $72,511 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Kansas, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $164,830 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Garden City
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer cybersecurity programs near Garden City, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Garden City city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
No Garden City-area programs are currently indexed in our directory.
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Kansas schools on the Kansas cybersecurity page.
Cybersecurity Wages Near Garden City
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Kansas, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Information Security Analyst | $100,620 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrator | $83,340 |
| Computer Network Architect | $100,610 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $100,770 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $164,830 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $60,060 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $56,150 |
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.
Garden City at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,781 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $72,511 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 18.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Cybersecurity-related employment in Finney County | 11 workers, 8 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Garden City-Area Cities With Cybersecurity Programs
- Dodge City, KS – 48.2 mi away (27,429 pop)
- Liberal, KS – 64.4 mi away (20,155 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles in Kansas?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles in Kansas are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($164,830), Computer Systems Analyst ($100,770), Information Security Analyst ($100,620). Wages for Garden City workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Dodge City instead of Garden City?
Dodge City, KS is 48.2 miles from Garden City 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 Garden City an affordable place to study cybersecurity?
Garden City’s median household income of $72,511 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Garden City while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Kansas 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
- Cybersecurity accreditation: what to look for
- Cybersecurity concentrations and specializations
- Is a Cybersecurity degree worth it?
- Main Cybersecurity degree guide
- Online Cybersecurity programs in Kansas
- Cybersecurity programs by state
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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.