Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Freeport, NY (2026)

Freeport, New York has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs. Freeport has a population of about 44,102. Median household income is $118,755 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.2% 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 Freeport

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

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

Cybersecurity Wages Near Freeport

Freeport 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 York 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.

Freeport at a Glance

Other Freeport-Area Cities With Cybersecurity Programs

• Rockville Centre, NY – 2.9 mi away (24,571 pop)
• Hempstead, NY – 4.1 mi away (55,555 pop)
• Garden City, NY – 6.1 mi away (22,545 pop)
• Long Beach, NY – 6.1 mi away (33,717 pop)
• Valley Stream, NY – 6.3 mi away (37,673 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Freeport, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Freeport. The closest is Hofstra University in Hempstead, NY (4.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is CUNY Queensborough Community College (11.5 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Freeport?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Freeport 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 York statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Rockville Centre instead of Freeport?

Rockville Centre, NY is 2.9 miles from Freeport 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 Freeport an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Freeport’s median household income of $118,755 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Freeport 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.