Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Hutchinson, KS (2026)

Hutchinson, Kansas has 4 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $9,322 to $21,064 per year for indexed programs. Hutchinson has a population of about 39,837. Median household income is $58,801 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.0% 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 Hutchinson

The 4 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 4 schools in our directory that offer cybersecurity programs near Hutchinson. Distances are calculated from Hutchinson 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 Hutchinson. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Friends University

Wichita, KS 40.0 miles from Hutchinson BOC Score38.5
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#2

Wichita State University

Wichita, KS 40.6 miles from Hutchinson BOC Score51.4
Published tuition$9,322 - $21,064
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#3

Butler Community College

El Dorado, KS 58.5 miles from Hutchinson BOC Score45.0
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#4

Cowley County Community College

Arkansas City, KS 84.1 miles from Hutchinson BOC Score52.2
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Kansas schools on the Kansas cybersecurity page.


Cybersecurity Wages Near Hutchinson

OccupationMedian 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.


Hutchinson at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population39,837Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$58,801Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+20.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Cybersecurity-related employment in Reno County166 workers, 36 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Hutchinson, KS?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Hutchinson. The closest is Friends University in Wichita, KS (40.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Cowley County Community College (84.1 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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 Hutchinson workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Newton instead of Hutchinson?

Newton, KS is 30.4 miles from Hutchinson 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 Hutchinson an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Hutchinson’s median household income of $58,801 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hutchinson 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.


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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.