Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Benton Harbor, MI (2026)

Benton Harbor, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $6,026 to $28,655 per year for indexed programs. Benton Harbor has a population of about 9,023. Median household income is $29,652 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 7.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Niles, MI metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $162,310 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Benton Harbor

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

#1

Lake Michigan College

Benton Harbor, MI 3.3 miles from Benton Harbor BOC Score36.8
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#2

Southwestern Michigan College

Dowagiac, MI 21.4 miles from Benton Harbor BOC Score48.6
Published tuition$6,026 - $14,999
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#3

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, MI 44.4 miles from Benton Harbor BOC Score63.2
Published tuition$15,298 - $28,655
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#4

Glen Oaks Community College

Centreville, MI 50.7 miles from Benton Harbor BOC Score46.3
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#5

Valparaiso University

Valparaiso, IN 54.6 miles from Benton Harbor BOC Score71.6
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Michigan schools on the Michigan cybersecurity page.


Cybersecurity Wages Near Benton Harbor

Benton Harbor is part of the Niles, MI metro area (BLS area code 35660). 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$114,968
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$79,040Niles, MI$85,541
Computer Network Architect$112,040MI statewide$121,255
Computer Systems Analyst$97,100Niles, MI$105,087
Computer and Information Systems Manager$162,310Niles, MI$175,660
Computer Network Support Specialist$59,970Niles, MI$64,903
Computer User Support Specialist$49,450Niles, MI$53,517

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.


Benton Harbor at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population9,023Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$29,652Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+7.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)92.4 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in Berrien County84 workers, 37 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Benton Harbor, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Benton Harbor. The closest is Lake Michigan College in Benton Harbor, MI (3.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Valparaiso University (54.6 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Benton Harbor?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Benton Harbor are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($162,310), 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 South Bend instead of Benton Harbor?

South Bend, IN is 31.7 miles from Benton Harbor 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 Benton Harbor an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Benton Harbor’s median household income of $29,652 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Benton Harbor 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 Benton Harbor

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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.