Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Farmington, MO (2026)

Farmington, Missouri has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $9,496 to $83,476 per year for indexed programs. Farmington has a population of about 17,999. Median household income is $49,882 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 14.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Missouri, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $159,460 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Farmington

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

#1

Southwestern Illinois College

Belleville, IL 57.8 miles from Farmington BOC Score49.6
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#2

Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau, MO 58.8 miles from Farmington BOC Score47.0
Published tuition$9,496 - $23,337
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#3

Fontbonne University

Saint Louis, MO 59.8 miles from Farmington
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#4

Washington University in St Louis

Saint Louis, MO 60.2 miles from Farmington BOC Score85.3
Published tuition$62,982 - $83,476
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#5

University of Missouri-St Louis

Saint Louis, MO 65.1 miles from Farmington BOC Score58.7
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Missouri schools on the Missouri cybersecurity page.


Cybersecurity Wages Near Farmington

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Missouri, statewide)
Information Security Analyst$103,440
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$80,870
Computer Network Architect$103,130
Computer Systems Analyst$92,060
Computer and Information Systems Manager$159,460
Computer Network Support Specialist$72,780
Computer User Support Specialist$59,770

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.


Farmington at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population17,999Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$49,882Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+14.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Cybersecurity-related employment in St. Francois County18 workers, 9 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Farmington, MO?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Farmington. The closest is Southwestern Illinois College in Belleville, IL (57.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Missouri-St Louis (65.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles in Missouri?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles in Missouri are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($159,460), Information Security Analyst ($103,440), Computer Network Architect ($103,130). Wages for Farmington workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Arnold instead of Farmington?

Arnold, MO is 44.8 miles from Farmington 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 Farmington an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Farmington’s median household income of $49,882 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Farmington while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Missouri 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.