Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Murray, KY (2026)

Murray, Kentucky has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $9,496 to $23,337 per year for indexed programs. Murray has a population of about 17,888. Median household income is $40,348 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 37.0% 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 Murray

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer cybersecurity programs near Murray. Distances are calculated from Murray 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 Murray. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Murray State University

Murray, KY 0.1 miles from Murray BOC Score58.2
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#2

The University of Tennessee-Martin

Martin, TN 35.8 miles from Murray BOC Score50.8
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#3

Austin Peay State University

Clarksville, TN 53.9 miles from Murray BOC Score44.5
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#4

Union University

Jackson, TN 71.1 miles from Murray BOC Score58.6
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#5

Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau, MO 82.5 miles from Murray BOC Score47.0
Published tuition$9,496 - $23,337
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Kentucky schools on the Kentucky cybersecurity page.


Cybersecurity Wages Near Murray

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.


Murray at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population17,888Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$40,348Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+37.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Cybersecurity-related employment in Calloway County133 workers, 32 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Murray, KY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Murray. The closest is Murray State University in Murray, KY (0.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southeast Missouri State University (82.5 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 Murray workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Paducah instead of Murray?

Paducah, KY is 36.2 miles from Murray 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 Murray an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Murray’s median household income of $40,348 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Murray 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.