Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Monticello, MN (2026)

Monticello, Minnesota has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $5,682 to $16,662 per year for indexed programs. Monticello has a population of about 14,607. Median household income is $81,563 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.5% 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 Monticello

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer cybersecurity programs near Monticello, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Monticello 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 Monticello. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, MN 24.3 miles from Monticello BOC Score 54.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 66

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Rasmussen University-Minnesota

St. Cloud, MN 26.4 miles from Monticello BOC Score 59.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Dunwoody College of Technology

Minneapolis, MN 33.4 miles from Monticello BOC Score 73.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Walden University

Minneapolis, MN 33.9 miles from Monticello BOC Score 19.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 46

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Capella University

Minneapolis, MN 34.1 miles from Monticello BOC Score 29.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
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: 67

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of St Thomas

Saint Paul, MN 38.4 miles from Monticello BOC Score 73.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $73,739
Avg net price $29,155/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Concordia University-Saint Paul

Saint Paul, MN 39.4 miles from Monticello BOC Score 58.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
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: 48

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Metropolitan State University

Saint Paul, MN 42.4 miles from Monticello BOC Score 60.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,705
Avg net price $16,863/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Cybersecurity Wages Near Monticello

Monticello 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Information Security Analyst$130,710Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$124,723
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$102,790Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$98,082
Computer Network Architect$134,230Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$128,082
Computer Systems Analyst$112,090Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$106,956
Computer and Information Systems Manager$178,080Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$169,924
Computer Network Support Specialist$76,560Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$73,053
Computer User Support Specialist$64,890Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$61,918

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.


Monticello at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population14,607Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$81,563Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+23.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)104.8 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in Wright County134 workers, 74 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Monticello, MN?

Accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Monticello are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Monticello?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Monticello 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 Elk River instead of Monticello?

Elk River, MN is 11.5 miles from Monticello 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 Monticello an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Monticello’s median household income of $81,563 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Monticello 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 Monticello

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

Data verified: July 23, 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.