Bergenfield, New Jersey has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $4,757 to $15,317 per year for indexed programs. Bergenfield has a population of about 28,269. Median household income is $124,083 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 47.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $215,300 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Bergenfield
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer cybersecurity programs near Bergenfield, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Bergenfield city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Bergenfield.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
91%
Graduation rate
58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$57,273
Avg net price
$15,404/yr
TuitionIn‑state$38,004
Out‑of‑state$38,004
Key stats- Retention rate: 76%
- Programs offered: 44
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$57,602
Avg net price
$40,045/yr
TuitionIn‑state$39,300
Out‑of‑state$39,300
Key stats- Retention rate: 78%
- Programs offered: 24
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$61,415
Avg net price
$15,566/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 79%
- Programs offered: 53
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
87%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$108,772
Avg net price
$41,346/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 94%
- Programs offered: 25
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$57,815
Avg net price
$12,199/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 72%
- Programs offered: 38
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$52,745
Avg net price
$16,053/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 66%
- Programs offered: 38
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
80%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$84,276
Avg net price
$16,504/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 90%
- Programs offered: 28
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
68%
Graduation rate
71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$63,646
Avg net price
$24,280/yr
TuitionIn‑state$47,100
Out‑of‑state$47,100
Key stats- Retention rate: 87%
- Programs offered: 12
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New Jersey schools on the New Jersey cybersecurity page.
Cybersecurity Wages Near Bergenfield
Bergenfield is part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area (BLS area code 35620). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New Jersey statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Information Security Analyst | $140,470 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $124,751 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrator | $119,390 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $106,030 |
| Computer Network Architect | $163,010 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $144,769 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $128,340 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $113,979 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $215,300 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $191,208 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $86,930 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $77,202 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $75,690 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $67,220 |
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.
Bergenfield at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 28,269 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $124,083 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 47.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 112.6 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Cybersecurity-related employment in Bergen County | 7,179 workers, 825 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Bergenfield-Area Cities With Cybersecurity Programs
- Englewood, NJ – 2.5 mi away (28,455 pop)
- Hackensack, NJ – 3.5 mi away (44,756 pop)
- Paramus, NJ – 4.1 mi away (26,880 pop)
- Fort Lee, NJ – 5.2 mi away (37,577 pop)
- Palisades Park, NJ – 5.3 mi away (20,753 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Bergenfield, NJ?
Accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Bergenfield are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.
What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Bergenfield?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Bergenfield are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($215,300), Computer Network Architect ($163,010), Information Security Analyst ($140,470). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New Jersey statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Englewood instead of Bergenfield?
Englewood, NJ is 2.5 miles from Bergenfield 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 Bergenfield an affordable place to study cybersecurity?
Bergenfield’s median household income of $124,083 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bergenfield while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New Jersey 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: July 23, 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.
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