Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Saratoga Springs, NY (2026)

Saratoga Springs, New York has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs. Saratoga Springs has a population of about 28,542. Median household income is $100,485 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 58.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $158,250 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Saratoga Springs

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

#1

Empire State University

Saratoga Springs, NY 0.7 miles from Saratoga Springs BOC Score49.7
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#2

SUNY Adirondack

Queensbury, NY 20.7 miles from Saratoga Springs BOC Score51.3
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#3

CUNY Graduate School and University Center

New York, NY 24.9 miles from Saratoga Springs BOC Score62.6
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#4

Excelsior University

Albany, NY 25.4 miles from Saratoga Springs BOC Score58.8
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#5

Hudson Valley Community College

Troy, NY 26.1 miles from Saratoga Springs BOC Score62.7
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New York schools on the New York cybersecurity page.


Cybersecurity Wages Near Saratoga Springs

Saratoga Springs is part of the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area (BLS area code 10580). 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$103,890Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY$104,307
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$95,140Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY$95,522
Computer Network Architect$121,000Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY$121,486
Computer Systems Analyst$86,890Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY$87,239
Computer and Information Systems Manager$158,250Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY$158,886
Computer Network Support Specialist$73,160Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY$73,454
Computer User Support Specialist$61,190Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY$61,436

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.


Saratoga Springs at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population28,542Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$100,485Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+58.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)99.6 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in Saratoga County1,207 workers, 204 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Saratoga Springs, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Saratoga Springs. The closest is Empire State University in Saratoga Springs, NY (0.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Hudson Valley Community College (26.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Saratoga Springs?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Saratoga Springs are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($158,250), Computer Network Architect ($121,000), Information Security Analyst ($103,890). 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 Glens Falls instead of Saratoga Springs?

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

Saratoga Springs’s median household income of $100,485 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Saratoga Springs 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.