Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Fridley, MN (2026)

Fridley, Minnesota has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $5,682 to $16,110 per year for indexed programs. Fridley has a population of about 29,944. Median household income is $79,274 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.6% 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 Fridley

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

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

Cybersecurity Wages Near Fridley

Fridley 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.

Fridley at a Glance

Other Fridley-Area Cities With Cybersecurity Programs

• New Brighton, MN – 2.9 mi away (22,496 pop)
• Brooklyn Center, MN – 3.0 mi away (30,870 pop)
• Brooklyn Park, MN – 4.8 mi away (79,707 pop)
• Crystal, MN – 5.9 mi away (23,028 pop)
• Shoreview, MN – 6.0 mi away (26,548 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Fridley, MN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Fridley. The closest is Hennepin Technical College in Brooklyn Park, MN (6.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Minneapolis Community and Technical College (7.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Fridley?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Fridley 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 New Brighton instead of Fridley?

New Brighton, MN is 2.9 miles from Fridley 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 Fridley an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Fridley’s median household income of $79,274 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fridley 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
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• 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.