Best Cybersecurity Schools Near Marquette, MI (2026)

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

Marquette, Michigan has 1 accredited school offering cybersecurity programs. Marquette has a population of about 20,691. Median household income is $55,825 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 46.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Michigan, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $163,760 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Marquette

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer cybersecurity programs near Marquette, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Marquette 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 Marquette. 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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#1

Michigan Technological University

Houghton, MI 66.9 miles from Marquette
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
83.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,198
Avg net price $14,182/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 95

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, MI 218.5 miles from Marquette
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,735
Avg net price $8,624/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 126

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI 241.1 miles from Marquette
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
60.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 90%
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,874
Avg net price $17,597/yr
Tuition
In‑state$14,760
Out‑of‑state$14,760
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 183

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Northwood University

Midland, MI 252.8 miles from Marquette
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,075
Avg net price $27,232/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Grand Valley State University

Allendale, MI 258.4 miles from Marquette
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,118
Avg net price $16,317/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 137

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Davenport University

Grand Rapids, MI 271.3 miles from Marquette
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
44.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 98%
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,099
Avg net price $17,707/yr
Tuition
In‑state$24,466
Out‑of‑state$24,466
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Baker College

Owosso, MI 292.6 miles from Marquette
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
34.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 82%
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,833
Avg net price $13,157/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,000
Out‑of‑state$13,000
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Michigan-Flint

Flint, MI 304.2 miles from Marquette
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,230
Avg net price $7,007/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 80

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Cybersecurity Wages Near Marquette

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Michigan, statewide)
Information Security Analyst $106,230
Network and Computer Systems Administrator $92,750
Computer Network Architect $112,040
Computer Systems Analyst $103,410
Computer and Information Systems Manager $163,760
Computer Network Support Specialist $65,900
Computer User Support Specialist $56,240

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.

Marquette at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 20,691 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $55,825 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 46.2% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Cybersecurity-related employment in Marquette County 41 workers, 16 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Marquette, MI?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Marquette. The closest is Michigan Technological University in Houghton, MI (66.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Michigan Technological University (66.9 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles in Michigan?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles in Michigan are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($163,760), Computer Network Architect ($112,040), Information Security Analyst ($106,230). Wages for Marquette workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Escanaba instead of Marquette?

Escanaba, MI is 57.1 miles from Marquette 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 Marquette an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Marquette’s median household income of $55,825 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Marquette 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 Marquette

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Marquette:

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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