Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Junction City, KS (2026)

Junction City, Kansas has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $9,322 to $21,064 per year for indexed programs. Junction City has a population of about 22,431. Median household income is $60,317 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Manhattan, KS metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $139,180 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Junction City

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer cybersecurity programs near Junction City. Distances are calculated from Junction City city center.

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

Cybersecurity Wages Near Junction City

Junction City is part of the Manhattan, KS metro area (BLS area code 31740). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Kansas statewide.

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.

Junction City at a Glance

Other Junction City-Area Cities With Cybersecurity Programs

• Manhattan, KS – 17.2 mi away (57,442 pop)
• Salina, KS – 43.7 mi away (47,123 pop)
• Emporia, KS – 55.8 mi away (24,730 pop)
• Topeka, KS – 61.9 mi away (149,220 pop)
• Newton, KS – 73.7 mi away (20,625 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Junction City, KS?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Junction City. The closest is Kansas State University in Manhattan, KS (18.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Friends University (97.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Junction City?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Junction City are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($139,180), Information Security Analyst ($97,490), Computer Network Architect ($93,710). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Kansas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Manhattan instead of Junction City?

Manhattan, KS is 17.2 miles from Junction 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 Junction City an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Junction City’s median household income of $60,317 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Junction 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.

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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.