Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Perth Amboy, NJ (2026)

Perth Amboy, New Jersey has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs. Perth Amboy has a population of about 55,278. Median household income is $58,490 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.2% 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 Perth Amboy

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer cybersecurity programs near Perth Amboy. Distances are calculated from Perth Amboy city center.

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

Cybersecurity Wages Near Perth Amboy

Perth Amboy 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.

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.

Perth Amboy at a Glance

Other Perth Amboy-Area Cities With Cybersecurity Programs

• Sayreville, NJ – 4.7 mi away (44,905 pop)
• Carteret, NJ – 5.0 mi away (23,992 pop)
• Rahway, NJ – 6.1 mi away (29,451 pop)
• Linden, NJ – 7.5 mi away (42,457 pop)
• Staten Island, NY – 7.8 mi away (476,015 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Perth Amboy, NJ?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Perth Amboy. The closest is Strayer University-New Jersey in Piscataway, NJ (10.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is New Jersey City University (16.2 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Perth Amboy?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Perth Amboy 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 Sayreville instead of Perth Amboy?

Sayreville, NJ is 4.7 miles from Perth Amboy 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 Perth Amboy an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Perth Amboy’s median household income of $58,490 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Perth Amboy 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.

Learn More About Cybersecurity Programs

• Cybersecurity accreditation: what to look for
• Cybersecurity concentrations and specializations
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• Main Cybersecurity degree guide
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• Cybersecurity programs by state

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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.