Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Kearney, NE (2026)

Kearney, Nebraska is home to about 34,024 residents. Median household income is $69,790 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 36.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Nebraska, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $135,780 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Kearney

The 0 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 0 schools in our directory that offer cybersecurity programs near Kearney. Distances are calculated from Kearney city center.

No Kearney-area programs are currently indexed in our directory.

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


Cybersecurity Wages Near Kearney

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Nebraska, statewide)
Information Security Analyst$92,550
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$84,700
Computer Network Architect$116,420
Computer Systems Analyst$91,810
Computer and Information Systems Manager$135,780
Computer Network Support Specialist$65,450
Computer User Support Specialist$60,830

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.


Kearney at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population34,024Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$69,790Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+36.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Cybersecurity-related employment in Buffalo County89 workers, 15 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles in Nebraska?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles in Nebraska are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($135,780), Computer Network Architect ($116,420), Information Security Analyst ($92,550). Wages for Kearney workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Hastings instead of Kearney?

Hastings, NE is 37.0 miles from Kearney 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 Kearney an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Kearney’s median household income of $69,790 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Kearney while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Nebraska 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.