Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Elk River, MN (2026)

Elk River, Minnesota has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $5,682 to $16,662 per year for indexed programs. Elk River has a population of about 26,367. Median household income is $99,457 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $178,080 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Elk River

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer cybersecurity programs near Elk River. Distances are calculated from Elk River city center.

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

Cybersecurity Wages Near Elk River

Elk River is part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area (BLS area code 33460). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Minnesota statewide.

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.

Elk River at a Glance

Other Elk River-Area Cities With Cybersecurity Programs

• Ramsey, MN – 7.5 mi away (26,206 pop)
• Monticello, MN – 11.5 mi away (26,875 pop)
• Andover, MN – 12.8 mi away (32,461 pop)
• Champlin, MN – 14.1 mi away (24,231 pop)
• Maple Grove, MN – 16.2 mi away (69,576 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Elk River, MN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Elk River. The closest is Anoka Technical College in Anoka, MN (11.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Walden University (28.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Elk River?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Elk River are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($178,080), Computer Network Architect ($134,230), Information Security Analyst ($130,710). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Minnesota statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Ramsey instead of Elk River?

Ramsey, MN is 7.5 miles from Elk River 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 Elk River an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Elk River’s median household income of $99,457 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Elk River 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.

Learn More About Cybersecurity Programs

• Cybersecurity accreditation: what to look for
• Cybersecurity concentrations and specializations
• Is a Cybersecurity degree worth it?
• Main Cybersecurity degree guide
• Online Cybersecurity programs in Minnesota
• Cybersecurity programs by state

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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.