Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Camden, NJ (2026)

Camden, New Jersey has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $22,082 to $39,799 per year for indexed programs. Camden has a population of about 71,471. Median household income is $40,450 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 9.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $173,470 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Camden

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

#1

Peirce College

Philadelphia, PA 3.4 miles from Camden BOC Score46.1
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#2

Community College of Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA 3.6 miles from Camden BOC Score36.8
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#3

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA 4.2 miles from Camden BOC Score68.8
Published tuition$22,082 - $39,799
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#4

Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA 4.7 miles from Camden BOC Score71.5
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#5

Saint Joseph's University

Philadelphia, PA 7.4 miles from Camden BOC Score75.5
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New Jersey schools on the New Jersey cybersecurity page.


Cybersecurity Wages Near Camden

Camden is part of the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area (BLS area code 37980). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New Jersey statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Information Security Analyst$132,560Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD$129,201
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$100,460Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD$97,914
Computer Network Architect$138,850Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD$135,331
Computer Systems Analyst$105,050Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD$102,388
Computer and Information Systems Manager$173,470Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD$169,074
Computer Network Support Specialist$81,230Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD$79,172
Computer User Support Specialist$62,210Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD$60,634

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.


Camden at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population71,471Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$40,450Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+9.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)102.6 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in Camden County720 workers, 167 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Camden, NJ?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Camden. The closest is Peirce College in Philadelphia, PA (3.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Saint Joseph’s University (7.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Camden?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Camden are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($173,470), Computer Network Architect ($138,850), Information Security Analyst ($132,560). 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 Philadelphia instead of Camden?

Philadelphia, PA is 5.1 miles from Camden 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 Camden an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Camden’s median household income of $40,450 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Camden 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: 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.