Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Austin, MN (2026)

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

Austin, Minnesota has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs. Austin has a population of about 26,167. Median household income is $66,488 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.2% 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 Austin

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

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

Cybersecurity Wages Near Austin

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.

Austin at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	26,167	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$66,488	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	23.2%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

Other Austin-Area Cities With Cybersecurity Programs

Owatonna, MN – 31.7 mi away (25,567 pop)
Rochester, MN – 34.3 mi away (114,976 pop)
Mason City, IA – 37.9 mi away (26,487 pop)
Faribault, MN – 45.9 mi away (24,012 pop)
Northfield, MN – 55.0 mi away (22,005 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Austin, MN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Austin. The closest is Riverland Community College in Austin, MN (1.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Minnesota State College Southeast (71.9 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 Austin workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Owatonna instead of Austin?

Owatonna, MN is 31.7 miles from Austin 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 Austin an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Austin’s median household income of $66,488 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Austin 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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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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