Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Roswell, NM (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Roswell, New Mexico has 2 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs. Roswell has a population of about 47,823. Median household income is $50,294 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New Mexico, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $137,730 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Roswell

The 2 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 2 schools in our directory that offer cybersecurity programs near Roswell. Distances are calculated from Roswell 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 Roswell. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

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

Cybersecurity Wages Near Roswell

Occupation	Median Annual Wage (New Mexico, statewide)
Information Security Analyst	$130,070
Network and Computer Systems Administrator	$90,790
Computer Network Architect	$109,080
Computer Systems Analyst	$98,220
Computer and Information Systems Manager	$137,730
Computer Network Support Specialist	$64,550
Computer User Support Specialist	$53,280

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.

Roswell at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	47,823	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$50,294	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	19.6%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Cybersecurity-related employment in Chaves County	18 workers, 13 establishments	BLS QCEW 2024 annual

Other Roswell-Area Cities With Cybersecurity Programs

Carlsbad, NM – 68.9 mi away (33,008 pop)
Alamogordo, NM – 89.6 mi away (32,782 pop)
Hobbs, NM – 91.0 mi away (41,021 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Roswell, NM?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Roswell. The closest is Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus in Roswell, NM (4.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College (66.1 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles in New Mexico?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles in New Mexico are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($137,730), Information Security Analyst ($130,070), Computer Network Architect ($109,080). Wages for Roswell workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Carlsbad instead of Roswell?

Carlsbad, NM is 68.9 miles from Roswell 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 Roswell an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Roswell’s median household income of $50,294 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Roswell 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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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.

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