Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Pittsfield, MA (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Pittsfield, Massachusetts has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs. Pittsfield has a population of about 43,559. Median household income is $68,386 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Pittsfield, MA metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $177,960 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Pittsfield

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

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

Cybersecurity Wages Near Pittsfield

Pittsfield is part of the Pittsfield, MA metro area (BLS area code 38340). 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	$136,550	MA statewide	$143,586
Network and Computer Systems Administrator	$94,310	Pittsfield, MA	$99,169
Computer Network Architect	$155,060	MA statewide	$163,049
Computer Systems Analyst	$119,640	Pittsfield, MA	$125,804
Computer and Information Systems Manager	$177,960	Pittsfield, MA	$187,129
Computer Network Support Specialist	$88,650	MA statewide	$93,218
Computer User Support Specialist	$60,100	Pittsfield, MA	$63,197

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.

Pittsfield at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	43,559	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$68,386	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	34.2%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)	95.1 (below U.S. average)	BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in Berkshire County	302 workers, 131 establishments	BLS QCEW 2024 annual

Other Pittsfield-Area Cities With Cybersecurity Programs

Troy, NY – 28.8 mi away (49,702 pop)
Northampton, MA – 31.1 mi away (28,483 pop)
Albany, NY – 31.1 mi away (596,419 pop)
Westfield, MA – 33.7 mi away (41,552 pop)
Holyoke, MA – 35.7 mi away (40,280 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Pittsfield, MA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Pittsfield. The closest is Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, NY (27.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Holyoke Community College (35.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Pittsfield?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Pittsfield are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($177,960), Computer Network Architect ($155,060), 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 Troy instead of Pittsfield?

Troy, NY is 28.8 miles from Pittsfield 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 Pittsfield an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Pittsfield’s median household income of $68,386 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pittsfield 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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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.

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