Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Hopkinsville, KY (2026)

Hopkinsville, Kentucky has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $4,498 to $17,698 per year for indexed programs. Hopkinsville has a population of about 31,011. Median household income is $47,428 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Clarksville, TN-KY metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $125,790 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Hopkinsville

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

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

Cybersecurity Wages Near Hopkinsville

Hopkinsville is part of the Clarksville, TN-KY metro area (BLS area code 17300). 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.

Hopkinsville at a Glance

Other Hopkinsville-Area Cities With Cybersecurity Programs

• Clarksville, TN – 20.1 mi away (179,367 pop)
• Madisonville, KY – 34.7 mi away (24,565 pop)
• Murray, KY – 49.1 mi away (20,431 pop)
• Bowling Green, KY – 58.3 mi away (87,976 pop)
• Nashville, TN – 60.1 mi away (1,065,078 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Hopkinsville, KY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Hopkinsville. The closest is Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, TN (22.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lipscomb University (63.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Hopkinsville?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Hopkinsville are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($125,790), Information Security Analyst ($116,940), Computer Network Architect ($100,810). 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 Clarksville instead of Hopkinsville?

Clarksville, TN is 20.1 miles from Hopkinsville 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 Hopkinsville an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Hopkinsville’s median household income of $47,428 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hopkinsville 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.