Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Marquette, MI (2026)

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.

#1

Michigan Technological University

Houghton, MI 67.1 miles from Marquette BOC Score 83.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Lake Superior State University

Sault Ste Marie, MI 144.7 miles from Marquette BOC Score 55.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,045
Avg net price $12,822/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Northwestern Michigan College

Traverse City, MI 151.1 miles from Marquette BOC Score 59.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,167
Avg net price $6,231/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, MI 218.8 miles from Marquette BOC Score 64.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 95

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI 241.5 miles from Marquette BOC Score 60.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
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: 91

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Northwood University

Midland, MI 252.6 miles from Marquette BOC Score 62.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 15

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Alma College

Alma, MI 256.2 miles from Marquette BOC Score 51.1
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,742
Avg net price $20,694/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Grand Valley State University

Allendale, MI 258.2 miles from Marquette BOC Score 65.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,118
Avg net price $16,317/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 58

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Cybersecurity Wages Near Marquette

OccupationMedian 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

MetricValueSource
Population20,691Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$55,825Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+46.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Cybersecurity-related employment in Marquette County41 workers, 16 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Marquette, MI?

Accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Marquette are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

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: July 23, 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.