Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Somerset, KY (2026)

Somerset, Kentucky has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $4,706 to $13,281 per year for indexed programs. Somerset has a population of about 12,108. Median household income is $32,910 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.9% 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 Somerset

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

#1

Somerset Community College

Somerset, KY 1.5 miles from Somerset BOC Score47.1
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#2

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, KY 34.3 miles from Somerset BOC Score47.4
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#3

Lindsey Wilson College

Columbia, KY 38.2 miles from Somerset BOC Score39.7
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#4

Bluegrass Community and Technical College

Lexington, KY 65.4 miles from Somerset BOC Score51.0
Published tuition$4,706 - $13,281
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#5

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY 66.9 miles from Somerset BOC Score70.9
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Kentucky schools on the Kentucky cybersecurity page.


Cybersecurity Wages Near Somerset

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.


Somerset at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population12,108Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$32,910Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+16.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Cybersecurity-related employment in Pulaski County220 workers, 35 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Somerset, KY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Somerset. The closest is Somerset Community College in Somerset, KY (1.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Kentucky (66.9 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 Somerset workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in London instead of Somerset?

London, KY is 29.3 miles from Somerset 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 Somerset an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Somerset’s median household income of $32,910 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Somerset 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.