Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Newton, KS (2026)

Newton, Kansas has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $9,322 to $21,064 per year for indexed programs. Newton has a population of about 18,443. Median household income is $67,015 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Wichita, KS metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $156,130 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Newton

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

#1

Wichita State University

Wichita, KS 22.4 miles from Newton BOC Score 51.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,532
Avg net price $13,194/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 72

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Friends University

Wichita, KS 24.6 miles from Newton BOC Score 38.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,113
Avg net price $27,715/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Butler Community College

El Dorado, KS 29.7 miles from Newton BOC Score 44.9
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,206
Avg net price $15,724/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 72

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Cowley County Community College

Arkansas City, KS 69.4 miles from Newton BOC Score 52.2
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,723
Avg net price $7,175/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS 91.0 miles from Newton BOC Score 67.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,262
Avg net price $19,406/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 62

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Rasmussen University-Kansas

Topeka, KS 111.2 miles from Newton BOC Score 49.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,080
Avg net price $23,980/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS 130.5 miles from Newton BOC Score 72.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,945
Avg net price $18,059/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

MidAmerica Nazarene University

Olathe, KS 150.5 miles from Newton BOC Score 54.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,972
Avg net price $32,165/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Cybersecurity Wages Near Newton

Newton is part of the Wichita, KS metro area (BLS area code 48620). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Kansas statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Information Security Analyst$91,670Wichita, KS$103,116
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$82,820Wichita, KS$93,161
Computer Network Architect$98,530Wichita, KS$110,832
Computer Systems Analyst$94,790Wichita, KS$106,625
Computer and Information Systems Manager$156,130Wichita, KS$175,624
Computer Network Support Specialist$66,680Wichita, KS$75,006
Computer User Support Specialist$52,480Wichita, KS$59,033

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.


Newton at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population18,443Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$67,015Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+29.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)88.9 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in Harvey County26 workers, 28 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Newton, KS?

Accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Newton are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Newton?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Newton are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($156,130), Computer Network Architect ($98,530), Computer Systems Analyst ($94,790). 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 Wichita instead of Newton?

Wichita, KS is 23.9 miles from Newton 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 Newton an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Newton’s median household income of $67,015 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Newton 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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Other Programs Available in Newton

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Newton:

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 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.