Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Pascagoula, MS (2026)

Pascagoula, Mississippi has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $3,950 to $18,002 per year for indexed programs. Pascagoula has a population of about 21,812. Median household income is $43,286 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $127,460 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Pascagoula

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

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

Cybersecurity Wages Near Pascagoula

Pascagoula is part of the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS metro area (BLS area code 25060). 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.

Pascagoula at a Glance

Other Pascagoula-Area Cities With Cybersecurity Programs

• Biloxi, MS – 24.6 mi away (45,975 pop)
• Gulfport, MS – 31.2 mi away (222,131 pop)
• Prichard, AL – 37.6 mi away (22,185 pop)
• Slidell, LA – 73.7 mi away (94,320 pop)
• Hattiesburg, MS – 79.3 mi away (81,995 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Pascagoula, MS?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Pascagoula. The closest is University of South Alabama in Mobile, AL (31.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of West Florida (80.2 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Pascagoula?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Pascagoula are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($127,460), Computer Network Architect ($108,160), Information Security Analyst ($89,840). 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 Biloxi instead of Pascagoula?

Biloxi, MS is 24.6 miles from Pascagoula 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 Pascagoula an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Pascagoula’s median household income of $43,286 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pascagoula 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

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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.