Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Oswego, NY (2026)

Oswego, New York has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $6,138 to $19,411 per year for indexed programs. Oswego has a population of about 17,028. Median household income is $53,286 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.5% 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 Oswego

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

#1

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY 33.8 miles from Oswego BOC Score74.1
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#2

Onondaga Community College

Syracuse, NY 34.4 miles from Oswego BOC Score33.0
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#3

Finger Lakes Community College

Canandaigua, NY 55.0 miles from Oswego BOC Score45.1
Published tuition$6,138 - $19,411
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#4

St. John Fisher University

Rochester, NY 55.9 miles from Oswego BOC Score71.1
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#5

Monroe Community College

Rochester, NY 60.8 miles from Oswego BOC Score50.8
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New York schools on the New York cybersecurity page.


Cybersecurity Wages Near Oswego

Oswego 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.


Oswego at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population17,028Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$53,286Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+28.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)95.7 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in Oswego County37 workers, 14 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Oswego, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Oswego. The closest is Syracuse University in Syracuse, NY (33.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Monroe Community College (60.8 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Oswego?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Oswego 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 Syracuse instead of Oswego?

Syracuse, NY is 33.6 miles from Oswego 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 Oswego an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Oswego’s median household income of $53,286 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Oswego 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 Oswego

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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.