Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Brockton, MA (2026)

Brockton, Massachusetts has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $41,010 to $55,030 per year for indexed programs. Brockton has a population of about 105,080. Median household income is $77,089 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $214,960 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Brockton

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

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

Cybersecurity Wages Near Brockton

Brockton is part of the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area (BLS area code 14460). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Massachusetts 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.

Brockton at a Glance

Other Brockton-Area Cities With Cybersecurity Programs

• Quincy, MA – 11.7 mi away (93,688 pop)
• Taunton, MA – 12.8 mi away (56,843 pop)
• Boston, MA – 16.6 mi away (4,556,916 pop)
• Attleboro, MA – 17.4 mi away (44,434 pop)
• Newton, MA – 19.7 mi away (89,045 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Brockton, MA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Brockton. The closest is Bridgewater State University in Bridgewater, MA (7.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology (18.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Brockton?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Brockton are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($214,960), Computer Network Architect ($160,650), Information Security Analyst ($136,550). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Massachusetts statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Quincy instead of Brockton?

Quincy, MA is 11.7 miles from Brockton 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 Brockton an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Brockton’s median household income of $77,089 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Brockton while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Massachusetts 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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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.