Best Cybersecurity Schools Near Ashland, KY (2026)

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

Ashland, Kentucky has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $13,920 to $13,920 per year for indexed programs. Ashland has a population of about 21,405. Median household income is $52,199 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $128,020 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Ashland

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer cybersecurity programs near Ashland, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Ashland 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 Ashland. 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

American National University-Pikeville

Pikeville, KY 68.5 miles from Ashland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
37.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $28,188
Avg net price $17,010/yr
Tuition
In‑state$12,456
Out‑of‑state$12,456
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 9

Source:Accreditor: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education SchoolsIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY 105.0 miles from Ashland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
70.9 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 93%
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,025
Avg net price $18,851/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,502
Out‑of‑state$34,140
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 217

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, KY 105.6 miles from Ashland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,220
Avg net price $8,191/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 90

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, KY 145.1 miles from Ashland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,036
Avg net price $14,107/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 62

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Sullivan University

Louisville, KY 164.9 miles from Ashland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,008
Avg net price $25,532/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Louisville

Louisville, KY 169.7 miles from Ashland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
59.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 79%
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,899
Avg net price $17,988/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,136
Out‑of‑state$29,482
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 133

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Murray State University

Murray, KY 336.2 miles from Ashland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,737
Avg net price $9,096/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 87

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Cybersecurity Wages Near Ashland

Ashland is part of the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metro area (BLS area code 26580). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Kentucky statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Information Security Analyst $80,660 Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $91,244
Network and Computer Systems Administrator $76,320 Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $86,335
Computer Network Architect $97,380 Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $110,158
Computer Systems Analyst $85,180 Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $96,357
Computer and Information Systems Manager $128,020 Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $144,819
Computer Network Support Specialist $47,970 Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $54,265
Computer User Support Specialist $52,520 Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $59,412

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.

Ashland at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 21,405 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $52,199 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 24.6% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 88.4 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in Boyd County 83 workers, 37 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Ashland, KY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Ashland. The closest is Marshall University in Huntington, WV (12.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is BridgeValley Community & Technical College (51.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Ashland?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Ashland are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($128,020), Computer Network Architect ($97,380), Computer Systems Analyst ($85,180). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Kentucky statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Huntington instead of Ashland?

Huntington, WV is 11.9 miles from Ashland 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 Ashland an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Ashland’s median household income of $52,199 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ashland while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Kentucky 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 Ashland

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

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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