Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Detroit, MI (2026)

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

Detroit, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs. Detroit has a population of about 636,644. Median household income is $39,575 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $170,040 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Detroit

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

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

Cybersecurity Wages Near Detroit

Detroit is part of the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area (BLS area code 19820). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Michigan statewide.

Occupation	Median Wage	Source	COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Information Security Analyst	$108,990	Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI	$108,664
Network and Computer Systems Administrator	$96,400	Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI	$96,112
Computer Network Architect	$128,830	Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI	$128,445
Computer Systems Analyst	$103,670	Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI	$103,360
Computer and Information Systems Manager	$170,040	Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI	$169,531
Computer Network Support Specialist	$72,600	Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI	$72,383
Computer User Support Specialist	$59,040	Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI	$58,863

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.

Detroit at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	636,644	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$39,575	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	17.6%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)	100.3 (above U.S. average)	BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in Wayne County	7,460 workers, 547 establishments	BLS QCEW 2024 annual

Other Detroit-Area Cities With Cybersecurity Programs

Hamtramck, MI – 2.5 mi away (21,752 pop)
Ferndale, MI – 5.4 mi away (20,099 pop)
Oak Park, MI – 7.0 mi away (29,645 pop)
Dearborn, MI – 7.5 mi away (94,444 pop)
Warren, MI – 8.5 mi away (135,125 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Detroit, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Detroit. The closest is University of Detroit Mercy in Detroit, MI (2.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Macomb Community College (10.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Detroit?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Detroit are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($170,040), Computer Network Architect ($128,830), Information Security Analyst ($108,990). 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 Hamtramck instead of Detroit?

Hamtramck, MI is 2.5 miles from Detroit 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 Detroit an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Detroit’s median household income of $39,575 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Detroit 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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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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