Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Battle Creek, MI (2026)

Battle Creek, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $15,298 to $28,655 per year for indexed programs. Battle Creek has a population of about 52,392. Median household income is $51,699 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Battle Creek, MI metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $142,770 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Battle Creek

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

#1

Kellogg Community College

Battle Creek, MI 3.7 miles from Battle Creek BOC Score44.1
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#2

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, MI 19.5 miles from Battle Creek BOC Score63.2
Published tuition$15,298 - $28,655
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#3

Glen Oaks Community College

Centreville, MI 31.4 miles from Battle Creek BOC Score46.3
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#4

Davenport University

Grand Rapids, MI 41.0 miles from Battle Creek BOC Score44.6
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#5

Jackson College

Jackson, MI 43.3 miles from Battle Creek BOC Score52.2
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Michigan schools on the Michigan cybersecurity page.


Cybersecurity Wages Near Battle Creek

Battle Creek is part of the Battle Creek, MI metro area (BLS area code 12980). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Michigan statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Information Security Analyst$106,230MI statewide$117,381
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$92,280Battle Creek, MI$101,967
Computer Network Architect$112,040MI statewide$123,801
Computer Systems Analyst$97,110Battle Creek, MI$107,304
Computer and Information Systems Manager$142,770Battle Creek, MI$157,757
Computer Network Support Specialist$65,900MI statewide$72,818
Computer User Support Specialist$58,410Battle Creek, MI$64,541

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.


Battle Creek at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population52,392Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$51,699Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+22.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)90.5 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in Calhoun County454 workers, 20 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Battle Creek, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Battle Creek. The closest is Kellogg Community College in Battle Creek, MI (3.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Jackson College (43.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Battle Creek?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Battle Creek are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($142,770), Computer Network Architect ($112,040), Information Security Analyst ($106,230). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Michigan statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Kalamazoo instead of Battle Creek?

Kalamazoo, MI is 18.4 miles from Battle Creek 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 Battle Creek an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Battle Creek’s median household income of $51,699 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Battle Creek while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Michigan 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 Battle Creek

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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.