Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Vicksburg, MS (2026)

Vicksburg, Mississippi has 3 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $3,825 to $9,817 per year for indexed programs. Vicksburg has a population of about 20,944. Median household income is $42,484 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Mississippi, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $124,280 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Vicksburg

The 3 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 3 schools in our directory that offer cybersecurity programs near Vicksburg. Distances are calculated from Vicksburg 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 Vicksburg. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Hinds Community College

Raymond, MS 27.7 miles from Vicksburg BOC Score53.6
Published tuition$3,825 - $9,817
Online programsYes

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#2

Strayer University-Mississippi

Jackson, MS 40.8 miles from Vicksburg BOC Score20.9
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Online programsYes

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#3

Copiah-Lincoln Community College

Wesson, MS 52.2 miles from Vicksburg BOC Score63.6
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Online programsYes

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


Cybersecurity Wages Near Vicksburg

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Mississippi, statewide)
Information Security Analyst$87,690
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$79,990
Computer Network Architect$90,990
Computer Systems Analyst$86,280
Computer and Information Systems Manager$124,280
Computer Network Support Specialist$63,410
Computer User Support Specialist$52,230

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.


Vicksburg at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population20,944Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$42,484Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+23.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Cybersecurity-related employment in Warren County71 workers, 18 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Vicksburg, MS?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Vicksburg. The closest is Hinds Community College in Raymond, MS (27.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Copiah-Lincoln Community College (52.2 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles in Mississippi?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles in Mississippi are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($124,280), Computer Network Architect ($90,990), Information Security Analyst ($87,690). Wages for Vicksburg workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Clinton instead of Vicksburg?

Clinton, MS is 32.0 miles from Vicksburg 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 Vicksburg an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Vicksburg’s median household income of $42,484 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Vicksburg 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.