Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Auburn, NY (2026)

Auburn, New York has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $6,138 to $19,411 per year for indexed programs. Auburn has a population of about 26,475. Median household income is $49,377 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New York, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $214,300 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Auburn

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer cybersecurity programs near Auburn, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Auburn city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 Auburn. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY 23.0 miles from Auburn BOC Score 74.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $79,164
Avg net price $38,793/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 92

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

St. John Fisher University

Rochester, NY 49.2 miles from Auburn BOC Score 71.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,944
Avg net price $28,945/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester, NY 56.7 miles from Auburn BOC Score 70.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $76,571
Avg net price $34,906/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Binghamton University

Vestal, NY 65.4 miles from Auburn BOC Score 81.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 39%
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $80,596
Avg net price $21,620/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,567
Out‑of‑state$30,447
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Utica University

Utica, NY 66.6 miles from Auburn BOC Score 64.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,277
Avg net price $19,108/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

SUNY Polytechnic Institute

Utica, NY 68.5 miles from Auburn BOC Score 70.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 81%
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,355
Avg net price $14,164/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,625
Out‑of‑state$21,215
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

SUNY Brockport

Brockport, NY 72.4 miles from Auburn BOC Score 62.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 71%
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,496
Avg net price $16,353/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,752
Out‑of‑state$15,822
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

SUNY College of Technology at Alfred

Alfred, NY 78.1 miles from Auburn BOC Score 70.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 76%
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,445
Avg net price $15,016/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,892
Out‑of‑state$16,837
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 70

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Cybersecurity Wages Near Auburn

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (New York, statewide)
Information Security Analyst$134,660
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$105,810
Computer Network Architect$140,390
Computer Systems Analyst$109,610
Computer and Information Systems Manager$214,300
Computer Network Support Specialist$77,540
Computer User Support Specialist$72,560

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.


Auburn at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population26,475Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$49,377Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+20.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Cybersecurity-related employment in Cayuga County323 workers, 20 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Auburn, NY?

Accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Auburn are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles in New York are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($214,300), Computer Network Architect ($140,390), Information Security Analyst ($134,660). Wages for Auburn workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Geneva instead of Auburn?

Geneva, NY is 21.5 miles from Auburn 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 Auburn an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Auburn’s median household income of $49,377 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Auburn while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New York 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 Auburn

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Auburn:

Data verified: July 23, 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.