Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Syracuse, NY (2026)

Syracuse, New York has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $6,138 to $19,411 per year for indexed programs. Syracuse has a population of about 146,211. Median household income is $45,845 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.5% 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 Syracuse

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

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

Cybersecurity Wages Near Syracuse

Syracuse 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.

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.

Syracuse at a Glance

Other Syracuse-Area Cities With Cybersecurity Programs

• Auburn, NY – 22.7 mi away (31,263 pop)
• Oneida, NY – 24.4 mi away (21,184 pop)
• Cortland, NY – 30.5 mi away (26,907 pop)
• Oswego, NY – 33.6 mi away (38,208 pop)
• Rome, NY – 35.3 mi away (32,128 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Syracuse, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Syracuse. The closest is Syracuse University in Syracuse, NY (0.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Finger Lakes Community College (56.8 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Syracuse?

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

Auburn, NY is 22.7 miles from Syracuse 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 Syracuse an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Syracuse’s median household income of $45,845 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Syracuse 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.