University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
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Online programsYes
Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Cincinnati, OH (2026)
Cincinnati, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $11,188 to $62,293 per year for indexed programs. Cincinnati has a population of about 309,595. Median household income is $51,707 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 41.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $169,530 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Cincinnati
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer cybersecurity programs near Cincinnati. Distances are calculated from Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Xavier University
Published tuition$48,125 - $62,293
Online programsYes
Northern Kentucky University
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Online programsYes
Sinclair Community College
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Online programsYes
Wright State University-Main Campus
Published tuition$11,188 - $23,255
Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio cybersecurity page.
Cybersecurity Wages Near Cincinnati
Cincinnati is part of the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area (BLS area code 17140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Ohio statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Security Analyst | $114,300 | Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $119,811 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrator | $101,530 | Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $106,426 |
| Computer Network Architect | $133,000 | Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $139,413 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $103,450 | Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $108,438 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $169,530 | Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $177,704 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $71,920 | Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $75,388 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $59,350 | Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $62,212 |
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.
Cincinnati at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 309,595 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $51,707 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 41.3% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 95.4 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Cybersecurity-related employment in Hamilton County | 7,574 workers, 1,164 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Cincinnati-Area Cities With Cybersecurity Programs
- Covington, KY – 7.5 mi away (40,797 pop)
- Florence, KY – 12.9 mi away (32,460 pop)
- Fairfield, OH – 13.2 mi away (42,617 pop)
- Independence, KY – 13.3 mi away (27,024 pop)
- Hamilton, OH – 17.7 mi away (62,127 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Cincinnati, OH?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Cincinnati. The closest is University of Cincinnati-Main Campus in Cincinnati, OH (1.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Wright State University-Main Campus (50.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Cincinnati?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Cincinnati are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($169,530), Computer Network Architect ($133,000), Information Security Analyst ($114,300). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Ohio statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Covington instead of Cincinnati?
Covington, KY is 7.5 miles from Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati an affordable place to study cybersecurity?
Cincinnati’s median household income of $51,707 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Cincinnati while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Ohio 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.