Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Laurinburg, NC (2026)

Laurinburg, North Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $11,640 to $58,752 per year for indexed programs. Laurinburg has a population of about 15,079. Median household income is $39,258 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.8% 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 Laurinburg

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

#1

University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Pembroke, NC 16.4 miles from Laurinburg BOC Score47.1
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#2

Fayetteville State University

Fayetteville, NC 39.6 miles from Laurinburg BOC Score49.2
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#3

Methodist University

Fayetteville, NC 42.7 miles from Laurinburg BOC Score31.7
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#4

Campbell University

Buies Creek, NC 61.3 miles from Laurinburg BOC Score46.5
Published tuition$40,410 - $58,752
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#5

Coastal Carolina University

Conway, SC 71.8 miles from Laurinburg BOC Score51.5
Published tuition$11,640 - $29,628
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all North Carolina schools on the North Carolina cybersecurity page.


Cybersecurity Wages Near Laurinburg

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (North Carolina, statewide)
Information Security Analyst$131,540
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$95,230
Computer Network Architect$127,320
Computer Systems Analyst$106,850
Computer and Information Systems Manager$172,860
Computer Network Support SpecialistN/A
Computer User Support Specialist$60,120

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.


Laurinburg at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population15,079Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$39,258Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+18.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Cybersecurity-related employment in Scotland County8 workers, 4 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Laurinburg, NC?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Laurinburg. The closest is University of North Carolina at Pembroke in Pembroke, NC (16.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Coastal Carolina University (71.8 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 Laurinburg workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Rockingham instead of Laurinburg?

Rockingham, NC is 20.2 miles from Laurinburg 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 Laurinburg an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Laurinburg’s median household income of $39,258 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Laurinburg 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.


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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.