Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Glens Falls, NY (2026)

Glens Falls, New York has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs. Glens Falls has a population of about 14,678. Median household income is $70,089 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Glens Falls, NY metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $164,530 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Glens Falls

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer cybersecurity programs near Glens Falls, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Glens Falls 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 Glens Falls. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Empire State University

Saratoga Springs, NY 17.5 miles from Glens Falls BOC Score 49.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,080
Avg net price $11,676/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

CUNY Graduate School and University Center

New York, NY 41.7 miles from Glens Falls BOC Score 62.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $65,991
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Excelsior University

Albany, NY 43.2 miles from Glens Falls BOC Score 58.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,493
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University at Albany

Albany, NY 44.1 miles from Glens Falls BOC Score 75.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 69%
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,979
Avg net price $17,167/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,866
Out‑of‑state$31,256
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill

Cobleskill, NY 60.9 miles from Glens Falls BOC Score 42.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 84%
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,030
Avg net price $18,701/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,768
Out‑of‑state$18,678
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

SUNY Polytechnic Institute

Utica, NY 81.3 miles from Glens Falls 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

Utica University

Utica, NY 83.1 miles from Glens Falls 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

#8

SUNY College of Technology at Delhi

Delhi, NY 96.8 miles from Glens Falls BOC Score 65.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 89%
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,629
Avg net price $17,225/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,772
Out‑of‑state$12,762
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 53

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 Glens Falls

Glens Falls is part of the Glens Falls, NY metro area (BLS area code 24020). 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$141,897
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$86,600Glens Falls, NY$91,254
Computer Network Architect$140,390NY statewide$147,935
Computer Systems Analyst$100,230Glens Falls, NY$105,616
Computer and Information Systems Manager$164,530Glens Falls, NY$173,372
Computer Network Support Specialist$65,570Glens Falls, NY$69,094
Computer User Support Specialist$58,550Glens Falls, NY$61,697

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.


Glens Falls at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population14,678Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$70,089Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+33.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)94.9 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in Warren County165 workers, 25 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Glens Falls, NY?

Accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Glens Falls 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 near Glens Falls?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Glens Falls are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($164,530), 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 Saratoga Springs instead of Glens Falls?

Saratoga Springs, NY is 18.1 miles from Glens Falls 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 Glens Falls an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Glens Falls’s median household income of $70,089 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Glens Falls 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 Glens Falls

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

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.