Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Brandon, MS (2026)

Brandon, Mississippi has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $3,825 to $14,975 per year for indexed programs. Brandon has a population of about 25,352. Median household income is $93,073 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 41.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Jackson, MS metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $128,800 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Brandon

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

#1

Strayer University-Mississippi

Jackson, MS 11.7 miles from Brandon BOC Score20.9
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#2

Hinds Community College

Raymond, MS 25.0 miles from Brandon BOC Score53.6
Published tuition$3,825 - $9,817
Online programsYes

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#3

Copiah-Lincoln Community College

Wesson, MS 47.1 miles from Brandon BOC Score63.6
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#4

East Central Community College

Decatur, MS 52.7 miles from Brandon BOC Score46.5
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#5

Jones County Junior College

Ellisville, MS 66.0 miles from Brandon BOC Score45.6
Published tuition$4,000 - $14,975
Online programsYes

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


Cybersecurity Wages Near Brandon

Brandon is part of the Jackson, MS metro area (BLS area code 27140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Mississippi statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Information Security Analyst$90,460Jackson, MS$101,640
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$75,050Jackson, MS$84,326
Computer Network Architect$99,470Jackson, MS$111,764
Computer Systems Analyst$86,280Jackson, MS$96,944
Computer and Information Systems Manager$128,800Jackson, MS$144,719
Computer Network Support Specialist$66,910Jackson, MS$75,180
Computer User Support Specialist$52,600Jackson, MS$59,101

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.


Brandon at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population25,352Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$93,073Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+41.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)89.0 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in Rankin County206 workers, 52 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Brandon, MS?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Brandon. The closest is Strayer University-Mississippi in Jackson, MS (11.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Jones County Junior College (66.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Brandon?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Brandon are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($128,800), Computer Network Architect ($99,470), Information Security Analyst ($90,460). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Mississippi statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Pearl instead of Brandon?

Pearl, MS is 6.0 miles from Brandon 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 Brandon an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Brandon’s median household income of $93,073 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Brandon while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Mississippi 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.