Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Madisonville, KY (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Madisonville, Kentucky has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $4,498 to $17,698 per year for indexed programs. Madisonville has a population of about 19,442. Median household income is $56,902 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Kentucky, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $140,360 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Madisonville

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

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 Madisonville. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

University of Southern Indiana

Evansville, IN 43.7 miles from Madisonville BOC Score60.4
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#2

Austin Peay State University

Clarksville, TN 56.3 miles from Madisonville BOC Score44.5
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#3

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY 62.6 miles from Madisonville BOC Score52.7
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#4

Murray State University

Murray, KY 67.6 miles from Madisonville BOC Score58.2
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#5

Nashville State Community College

Nashville, TN 90.7 miles from Madisonville BOC Score39.5
Published tuition$4,498 - $17,698
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Kentucky schools on the Kentucky cybersecurity page.

Cybersecurity Wages Near Madisonville

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Kentucky, statewide)
Information Security Analyst$103,630
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$87,020
Computer Network Architect$103,740
Computer Systems Analyst$95,090
Computer and Information Systems Manager$140,360
Computer Network Support SpecialistN/A
Computer User Support Specialist$57,850

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.

Madisonville at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population19,442Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$56,902Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+22.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Madisonville, KY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Madisonville. The closest is University of Southern Indiana in Evansville, IN (43.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Nashville State Community College (90.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles in Kentucky?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles in Kentucky are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($140,360), Computer Network Architect ($103,740), Information Security Analyst ($103,630). Wages for Madisonville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Hopkinsville instead of Madisonville?

Hopkinsville, KY is 34.7 miles from Madisonville 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 Madisonville an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Madisonville’s median household income of $56,902 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Madisonville 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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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.

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