Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in East Orange, NJ (2026)

East Orange, New Jersey has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs. East Orange has a population of about 69,183. Median household income is $59,872 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.9% 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 East Orange

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

#1

New Jersey Institute of Technology

Newark, NJ 2.1 miles from East Orange BOC Score86.1
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#2

Montclair State University

Montclair, NJ 6.9 miles from East Orange BOC Score73.2
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#3

New Jersey City University

Jersey City, NJ 7.6 miles from East Orange BOC Score49.9
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#4

Saint Peter's University

Jersey City, NJ 7.8 miles from East Orange BOC Score62.6
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#5

Hudson County Community College

Jersey City, NJ 8.2 miles from East Orange BOC Score38.8
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New Jersey schools on the New Jersey cybersecurity page.


Cybersecurity Wages Near East Orange

East Orange 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Information Security Analyst$140,470New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$124,751
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$119,390New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$106,030
Computer Network Architect$163,010New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$144,769
Computer Systems Analyst$128,340New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$113,979
Computer and Information Systems Manager$215,300New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$191,208
Computer Network Support Specialist$86,930New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$77,202
Computer User Support Specialist$75,690New 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.


East Orange at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population69,183Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$59,872Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+22.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)112.6 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in Essex County6,346 workers, 396 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near East Orange, NJ?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near East Orange. The closest is New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark, NJ (2.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Hudson County Community College (8.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near East Orange?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near East Orange 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 Newark instead of East Orange?

Newark, NJ is 3.5 miles from East Orange 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 East Orange an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

East Orange’s median household income of $59,872 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in East Orange 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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Other Programs Available in East Orange

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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.