Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Traverse City, MI (2026)

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

Traverse City, Michigan has 3 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs. Traverse City has a population of about 15,491. Median household income is $71,731 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 47.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Traverse City, MI metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $141,450 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Traverse City

The 3 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 3 schools in our directory that offer cybersecurity programs near Traverse City. Distances are calculated from Traverse City 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 Traverse City. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Mid Michigan College

Harrison, MI 65.2 miles from Traverse City BOC Score39.2
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#2

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, MI 74.3 miles from Traverse City BOC Score64.7
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#3

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI 90.7 miles from Traverse City BOC Score60.7
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Michigan schools on the Michigan cybersecurity page.

Cybersecurity Wages Near Traverse City

Traverse City is part of the Traverse City, MI metro area (BLS area code 45900). 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$113,737
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$91,290Traverse City, MI$97,741
Computer Network Architect$112,040MI statewide$119,957
Computer Systems Analyst$96,510Traverse City, MI$103,330
Computer and Information Systems Manager$141,450Traverse City, MI$151,445
Computer Network Support Specialist$63,720Traverse City, MI$68,223
Computer User Support Specialist$56,520Traverse City, MI$60,514

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.

Traverse City at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population15,491Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$71,731Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+47.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)93.4 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in Grand Traverse County238 workers, 41 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Traverse City, MI?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Traverse City. The closest is Mid Michigan College in Harrison, MI (65.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Central Michigan University (90.7 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Traverse City?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Traverse City are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($141,450), 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 Mount Pleasant instead of Traverse City?

Mount Pleasant, MI is 89.9 miles from Traverse City 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 Traverse City an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Traverse City’s median household income of $71,731 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Traverse City 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 Traverse City

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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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