Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Lexington, KY (2026)

Lexington, Kentucky has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $4,706 to $13,281 per year for indexed programs. Lexington has a population of about 312,495. 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 Lexington

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

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

Cybersecurity Wages Near Lexington

Lexington 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.

Lexington at a Glance

Other Lexington-Area Cities With Cybersecurity Programs

• Nicholasville, KY – 12.0 mi away (30,052 pop)
• Georgetown, KY – 13.5 mi away (35,353 pop)
• Winchester, KY – 14.9 mi away (25,961 pop)
• Richmond, KY – 23.8 mi away (39,267 pop)
• Frankfort, KY – 24.4 mi away (39,034 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Lexington, KY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Lexington. The closest is University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY (2.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Northern Kentucky University (68.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Lexington?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Lexington 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 Nicholasville instead of Lexington?

Nicholasville, KY is 12.0 miles from Lexington 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.

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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• Cybersecurity concentrations and specializations
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• Main Cybersecurity degree guide
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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.