Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Georgetown, KY (2026)

Georgetown, Kentucky has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $4,706 to $13,281 per year for indexed programs. Georgetown has a population of about 38,206. Median household income is $78,373 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $144,160 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Georgetown

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

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

Cybersecurity Wages Near Georgetown

Georgetown is part of the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area (BLS area code 30460). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Kentucky 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.

Georgetown at a Glance

Other Georgetown-Area Cities With Cybersecurity Programs

• Lexington, KY – 13.5 mi away (312,495 pop)
• Frankfort, KY – 17.3 mi away (39,034 pop)
• Nicholasville, KY – 23.1 mi away (30,052 pop)
• Winchester, KY – 24.8 mi away (25,961 pop)
• Shelbyville, KY – 37.1 mi away (22,779 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Georgetown, KY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Georgetown. The closest is University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY (12.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Cincinnati-Main Campus (62.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Georgetown?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Georgetown are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($144,160), Computer Network Architect ($103,840), Information Security Analyst ($102,190). 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 Lexington instead of Georgetown?

Lexington, KY is 13.5 miles from Georgetown 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 Georgetown an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Georgetown’s median household income of $78,373 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Georgetown 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.

Learn More About Cybersecurity Programs

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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.