Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Carrboro, NC (2026)

Carrboro, North Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $2,336 to $58,752 per year for indexed programs. Carrboro has a population of about 21,170. Median household income is $85,927 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 70.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $176,190 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Carrboro

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

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

Cybersecurity Wages Near Carrboro

Carrboro is part of the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area (BLS area code 20500). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to North Carolina 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.

Carrboro at a Glance

Other Carrboro-Area Cities With Cybersecurity Programs

• Chapel Hill, NC – 2.7 mi away (59,246 pop)
• Durham, NC – 10.9 mi away (400,379 pop)
• Morrisville, NC – 15.5 mi away (24,732 pop)
• Cary, NC – 18.2 mi away (162,320 pop)
• Apex, NC – 18.6 mi away (47,349 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Carrboro, NC?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Carrboro. The closest is MyComputerCareer at Raleigh in Raleigh, NC (23.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Campbell University (40.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Carrboro?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Carrboro are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($176,190), Computer Network Architect ($144,990), Information Security Analyst ($129,670). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with North Carolina statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Chapel Hill instead of Carrboro?

Chapel Hill, NC is 2.7 miles from Carrboro 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 Carrboro an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Carrboro’s median household income of $85,927 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Carrboro 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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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.