Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Gastonia, NC (2026)

Gastonia, North Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $2,367 to $30,286 per year for indexed programs. Gastonia has a population of about 81,632. Median household income is $60,554 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $176,840 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Gastonia

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

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

Cybersecurity Wages Near Gastonia

Gastonia is part of the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area (BLS area code 16740). 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.

Gastonia at a Glance

Other Gastonia-Area Cities With Cybersecurity Programs

• Lincolnton, NC – 15.8 mi away (23,264 pop)
• Charlotte, NC – 20.2 mi away (1,438,351 pop)
• Shelby, NC – 20.3 mi away (27,288 pop)
• Huntersville, NC – 20.6 mi away (54,839 pop)
• Cornelius, NC – 23.0 mi away (28,515 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Gastonia, NC?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Gastonia. The closest is Winthrop University in Rock Hill, SC (23.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of South Carolina-Upstate (47.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Gastonia?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Gastonia are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($176,840), Computer Network Architect ($134,410), Information Security Analyst ($131,440). 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 Lincolnton instead of Gastonia?

Lincolnton, NC is 15.8 miles from Gastonia 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 Gastonia an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Gastonia’s median household income of $60,554 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Gastonia 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

• Cybersecurity accreditation: what to look for
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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.