Best Cybersecurity Schools Near Alexandria, MN (2026)

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

Alexandria, Minnesota has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $5,908 to $17,194 per year for indexed programs. Alexandria has a population of about 14,579. Median household income is $61,558 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 31.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Minnesota, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $176,380 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Alexandria

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

Rasmussen University-Minnesota

St. Cloud, MN 60.9 miles from Alexandria
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
59.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,080
Avg net price $17,962/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, MN 63.2 miles from Alexandria
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,813
Avg net price $13,529/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 123

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Minnesota State University Moorhead

Moorhead, MN 95.1 miles from Alexandria
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,527
Avg net price $17,997/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 83

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Southwest Minnesota State University

Marshall, MN 99.9 miles from Alexandria
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,342
Avg net price $15,291/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 47

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Dunwoody College of Technology

Minneapolis, MN 118.9 miles from Alexandria
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,511
Avg net price $26,939/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Walden University

Minneapolis, MN 119.6 miles from Alexandria
  • 4 year
  • Exclusively online
19.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,810
Avg net price $33,817/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 12%
  • Programs offered: 59

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Capella University

Minneapolis, MN 119.7 miles from Alexandria
  • 4 year
  • Exclusively online
  • Accredited
29.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,189
Avg net price $17,956/yr
Tuition
In‑state$14,400
Out‑of‑state$14,400
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 37%
  • Programs offered: 74

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Concordia University-Saint Paul

Saint Paul, MN 125.4 miles from Alexandria
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
58.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 79%
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,871
Avg net price $18,462/yr
Tuition
In‑state$25,600
Out‑of‑state$25,600
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Cybersecurity Wages Near Alexandria

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Minnesota, statewide)
Information Security Analyst $130,710
Network and Computer Systems Administrator $101,870
Computer Network Architect $133,270
Computer Systems Analyst $106,350
Computer and Information Systems Manager $176,380
Computer Network Support Specialist $76,000
Computer User Support Specialist $63,630

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.

Alexandria at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 14,579 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $61,558 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 31.8% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Cybersecurity-related employment in Douglas County 29 workers, 8 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Alexandria, MN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Alexandria. The closest is Minnesota State Community and Technical College in Fergus Falls, MN (44.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is North Dakota State College of Science (65.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles in Minnesota?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles in Minnesota are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($176,380), Computer Network Architect ($133,270), Information Security Analyst ($130,710). Wages for Alexandria workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Willmar instead of Alexandria?

Willmar, MN is 54.3 miles from Alexandria 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 Alexandria an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Alexandria’s median household income of $61,558 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Alexandria while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Minnesota 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 Alexandria

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

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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