Best Cybersecurity Schools Near Holyoke, MA (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Holyoke, Massachusetts has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs. Holyoke has a population of about 37,949. Median household income is $51,892 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Springfield, MA metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $164,030 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Holyoke

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer cybersecurity programs near Holyoke, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Holyoke city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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Holyoke Community College

Holyoke, MA 1.3 miles from Holyoke
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,277
Avg net price $8,068/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 54

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Cybersecurity Wages Near Holyoke

Holyoke is part of the Springfield, MA metro area (BLS area code 44140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Massachusetts statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Information Security Analyst $128,910 Springfield, MA $134,142
Network and Computer Systems Administrator $95,630 Springfield, MA $99,511
Computer Network Architect $144,600 Springfield, MA $150,468
Computer Systems Analyst $105,200 Springfield, MA $109,469
Computer and Information Systems Manager $164,030 Springfield, MA $170,687
Computer Network Support Specialist $87,570 Springfield, MA $91,124
Computer User Support Specialist $63,960 Springfield, MA $66,556

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.

Holyoke at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 37,949 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $51,892 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 24.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 96.1 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in Hampden County 778 workers, 153 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Holyoke, MA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Holyoke. The closest is Holyoke Community College in Holyoke, MA (1.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Connecticut State Community College (30.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Holyoke?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Holyoke are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($164,030), Computer Network Architect ($144,600), Information Security Analyst ($128,910). 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 Chicopee instead of Holyoke?

Chicopee, MA is 4.3 miles from Holyoke 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 Holyoke an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Holyoke’s median household income of $51,892 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Holyoke 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.

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Other Programs Available in Holyoke

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Data verified: September 6, 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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