Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Queens, NY (2026)

Queens, New York has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $61,992 to $77,351 per year for indexed programs. Queens has a population of about 2,333,054. 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 Queens

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

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

Cybersecurity Wages Near Queens

Queens 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.

Queens at a Glance

Other Queens-Area Cities With Cybersecurity Programs

• Valley Stream, NY – 7.6 mi away (37,673 pop)
• New York, NY – 7.7 mi away (19,164,071 pop)
• Bronx, NY – 7.8 mi away (1,455,720 pop)
• Garden City, NY – 8.2 mi away (22,545 pop)
• Manhattan, NY – 9.1 mi away (1,643,734 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Queens, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Queens. The closest is St. John’s University-New York in Queens, NY (1.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is CUNY City College (9.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Queens?

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

Valley Stream, NY is 7.6 miles from Queens 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.

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.