Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Oneida, NY (2026)

Oneida, New York has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs. Oneida has a population of about 10,240. Median household income is $60,380 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Syracuse, NY metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $169,760 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Oneida

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

#1

SUNY Polytechnic Institute

Utica, NY 21.6 miles from Oneida BOC Score70.4
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#2

Mohawk Valley Community College

Utica, NY 22.5 miles from Oneida BOC Score55.3
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#3

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY 24.1 miles from Oneida BOC Score74.1
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#4

Onondaga Community College

Syracuse, NY 27.5 miles from Oneida BOC Score33.0
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#5

SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill

Cobleskill, NY 65.6 miles from Oneida BOC Score42.6
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New York schools on the New York cybersecurity page.


Cybersecurity Wages Near Oneida

Oneida is part of the Syracuse, NY metro area (BLS area code 45060). 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$108,270Syracuse, NY$113,135
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$92,050Syracuse, NY$96,186
Computer Network Architect$126,440Syracuse, NY$132,121
Computer Systems Analyst$95,380Syracuse, NY$99,666
Computer and Information Systems Manager$169,760Syracuse, NY$177,388
Computer Network Support Specialist$64,850Syracuse, NY$67,764
Computer User Support Specialist$62,810Syracuse, NY$65,632

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.


Oneida at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population10,240Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$60,380Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+25.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)95.7 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in Madison County126 workers, 22 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Oneida, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Oneida. The closest is SUNY Polytechnic Institute in Utica, NY (21.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill (65.6 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Oneida?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Oneida are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($169,760), Computer Network Architect ($126,440), Information Security Analyst ($108,270). 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 Rome instead of Oneida?

Rome, NY is 13.4 miles from Oneida 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 Oneida an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Oneida’s median household income of $60,380 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Oneida 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 Oneida

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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.