Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Elmira, NY (2026)

Elmira, New York has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $6,138 to $32,595 per year for indexed programs. Elmira has a population of about 26,349. Median household income is $43,089 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Elmira, NY metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $141,700 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Elmira

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

#1

SUNY Corning Community College

Corning, NY 13.6 miles from Elmira BOC Score51.7
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#2

Binghamton University

Vestal, NY 42.8 miles from Elmira BOC Score71.5
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#3

SUNY College of Technology at Alfred

Alfred, NY 51.8 miles from Elmira BOC Score70.7
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#4

Finger Lakes Community College

Canandaigua, NY 57.8 miles from Elmira BOC Score45.1
Published tuition$6,138 - $19,411
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#5

Pennsylvania College of Technology

Williamsport, PA 60.4 miles from Elmira BOC Score71.8
Published tuition$17,940 - $32,595
Online programsYes

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


Cybersecurity Wages Near Elmira

Elmira is part of the Elmira, NY metro area (BLS area code 21300). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New York statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Information Security Analyst$134,660NY statewide$142,648
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$97,950Elmira, NY$103,761
Computer Network Architect$140,390NY statewide$148,718
Computer Systems Analyst$109,610NY statewide$116,112
Computer and Information Systems Manager$141,700Elmira, NY$150,106
Computer Network Support Specialist$59,940Elmira, NY$63,496
Computer User Support Specialist$55,060Elmira, NY$58,326

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.


Elmira at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population26,349Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$43,089Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+18.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)94.4 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in Chemung County99 workers, 10 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Elmira, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Elmira. The closest is SUNY Corning Community College in Corning, NY (13.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Pennsylvania College of Technology (60.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Elmira?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Elmira are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($141,700), Computer Network Architect ($140,390), Information Security Analyst ($134,660). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New York statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Ithaca instead of Elmira?

Ithaca, NY is 28.8 miles from Elmira 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 Elmira an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Elmira’s median household income of $43,089 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Elmira 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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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.