Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Frederick, MD (2026)

Frederick, Maryland has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs. Frederick has a population of about 80,617. Median household income is $95,150 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 41.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $195,190 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Frederick

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

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

Cybersecurity Wages Near Frederick

Frederick is part of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area (BLS area code 47900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Maryland 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.

Frederick at a Glance

Other Frederick-Area Cities With Cybersecurity Programs

• Hagerstown, MD – 21.7 mi away (186,377 pop)
• Gaithersburg, MD – 23.3 mi away (67,776 pop)
• Waynesboro, PA – 23.8 mi away (26,593 pop)
• Leesburg, VA – 23.8 mi away (52,607 pop)
• Charles Town, WV – 26.3 mi away (23,759 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Frederick, MD?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Frederick. The closest is Hood College in Frederick, MD (0.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Carroll Community College (24.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Frederick?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Frederick are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($195,190), Computer Network Architect ($159,820), Information Security Analyst ($148,950). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Maryland statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Hagerstown instead of Frederick?

Hagerstown, MD is 21.7 miles from Frederick 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 Frederick an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Frederick’s median household income of $95,150 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Frederick while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Maryland 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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• Cybersecurity concentrations and specializations
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• Main Cybersecurity degree guide
• Online Cybersecurity programs in Maryland
• Cybersecurity programs by state

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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.