Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Clinton, MS (2026)

Clinton, Mississippi has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $3,825 to $14,975 per year for indexed programs. Clinton has a population of about 27,418. Median household income is $70,913 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 47.5% 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 Clinton

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

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

Cybersecurity Wages Near Clinton

Clinton 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.

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.

Clinton at a Glance

Other Clinton-Area Cities With Cybersecurity Programs

• Jackson, MS – 7.9 mi away (342,607 pop)
• Ridgeland, MS – 12.3 mi away (24,483 pop)
• Madison, MS – 14.8 mi away (26,031 pop)
• Pearl, MS – 15.6 mi away (26,485 pop)
• Brandon, MS – 21.1 mi away (23,826 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Clinton, MS?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Clinton. The closest is Hinds Community College in Raymond, MS (8.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Jones County Junior College (84.9 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Clinton?

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

Jackson, MS is 7.9 miles from Clinton 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 Clinton an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Clinton’s median household income of $70,913 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Clinton 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.

Learn More About Cybersecurity Programs

• Cybersecurity accreditation: what to look for
• Cybersecurity concentrations and specializations
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• Main Cybersecurity degree guide
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• 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.