Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Los Lunas, NM (2026)

Los Lunas, New Mexico has 4 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $2,145 to $26,450 per year for indexed programs. Los Lunas has a population of about 17,932. Median household income is $63,696 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Albuquerque, NM metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $139,530 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Los Lunas

The 4 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 4 schools in our directory that offer cybersecurity programs near Los Lunas. Distances are calculated from Los Lunas 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 Los Lunas. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Central New Mexico Community College

Albuquerque, NM 20.1 miles from Los Lunas BOC Score51.8
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Online programsYes

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#2

University of New Mexico-Main Campus

Albuquerque, NM 21.0 miles from Los Lunas BOC Score50.1
Published tuition$8,115 - $26,450
Online programsYes

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#3

Santa Fe Community College

Santa Fe, NM 70.1 miles from Los Lunas BOC Score46.6
Published tuition$2,145 - $15,783
Online programsYes

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#4

University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus

Los Alamos, NM 78.5 miles from Los Lunas BOC Score34.8
Published tuition$2,214 - $15,550
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New Mexico schools on the New Mexico cybersecurity page.


Cybersecurity Wages Near Los Lunas

Los Lunas is part of the Albuquerque, NM metro area (BLS area code 10740). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New Mexico statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Information Security Analyst$129,560Albuquerque, NM$135,665
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$86,540Albuquerque, NM$90,618
Computer Network Architect$109,080Albuquerque, NM$114,220
Computer Systems Analyst$98,220Albuquerque, NM$102,848
Computer and Information Systems Manager$139,530Albuquerque, NM$146,105
Computer Network Support Specialist$62,410Albuquerque, NM$65,351
Computer User Support Specialist$51,710Albuquerque, NM$54,147

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.


Los Lunas at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population17,932Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$63,696Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+27.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)95.5 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in Valencia County74 workers, 30 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Los Lunas, NM?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Los Lunas. The closest is Central New Mexico Community College in Albuquerque, NM (20.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus (78.5 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Los Lunas?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Los Lunas are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($139,530), Information Security Analyst ($129,560), Computer Network Architect ($109,080). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New Mexico statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Albuquerque instead of Los Lunas?

Albuquerque, NM is 21.5 miles from Los Lunas 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 Los Lunas an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Los Lunas’s median household income of $63,696 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Los Lunas while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New Mexico 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 Los Lunas

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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.