Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Boone, NC (2026)

Boone, North Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $2,367 to $18,703 per year for indexed programs. Boone has a population of about 19,534. Median household income is $28,633 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 53.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In North Carolina, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $172,860 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Boone

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

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

Cybersecurity Wages Near Boone

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.

Boone at a Glance

Other Boone-Area Cities With Cybersecurity Programs

• Hickory, NC – 37.7 mi away (215,120 pop)
• Bristol, TN – 38.7 mi away (70,560 pop)
• Johnson City, TN – 40.7 mi away (127,134 pop)
• Kingsport, TN – 53.4 mi away (116,745 pop)
• Statesville, NC – 53.4 mi away (26,506 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Boone, NC?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Boone. The closest is Milligan University in Milligan, TN (35.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College (66.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles in North Carolina?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles in North Carolina are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($172,860), Information Security Analyst ($131,540), Computer Network Architect ($127,320). Wages for Boone workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Hickory instead of Boone?

Hickory, NC is 37.7 miles from Boone 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 Boone an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Boone’s median household income of $28,633 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Boone while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and North Carolina 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.

Learn More About Cybersecurity Programs

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• Cybersecurity programs by state

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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.