Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Rome, NY (2026)

Rome, New York has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs. Rome has a population of about 31,795. Median household income is $58,857 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Utica-Rome, NY metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $160,000 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Rome

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

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

Cybersecurity Wages Near Rome

Rome is part of the Utica-Rome, NY metro area (BLS area code 46540). 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.

Rome at a Glance

Other Rome-Area Cities With Cybersecurity Programs

• Oneida, NY – 13.4 mi away (21,184 pop)
• Utica, NY – 16.1 mi away (114,350 pop)
• Ilion, NY – 27.2 mi away (24,177 pop)
• Syracuse, NY – 35.3 mi away (407,208 pop)
• Oswego, NY – 53.1 mi away (38,208 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Rome, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Rome. The closest is SUNY Polytechnic Institute in Utica, NY (13.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill (63.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Rome?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Rome are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($160,000), Computer Network Architect ($127,950), Information Security Analyst ($98,280). 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 Oneida instead of Rome?

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

Rome’s median household income of $58,857 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Rome 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.