Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Cleveland Heights, OH (2026)

Cleveland Heights, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $7,272 to $16,744 per year for indexed programs. Cleveland Heights has a population of about 44,694. Median household income is $72,302 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 57.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Cleveland, OH metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $156,410 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Cleveland Heights

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer cybersecurity programs near Cleveland Heights, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Cleveland Heights city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 Cleveland Heights. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Lorain County Community College

Elyria, OH 27.2 miles from Cleveland Heights BOC Score 58.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,837
Avg net price $3,967/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 95

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH 29.7 miles from Cleveland Heights BOC Score 48.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 60%
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,600
Avg net price $13,946/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,135
Out‑of‑state$20,815
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 82

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Kent State University at Ashtabula

Ashtabula, OH 46.0 miles from Cleveland Heights BOC Score 40.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,388
Avg net price $12,205/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 38%
  • Programs offered: 19

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Malone University

Canton, OH 48.2 miles from Cleveland Heights BOC Score 48.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,909
Avg net price $20,948/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Ashland University

Ashland, OH 59.8 miles from Cleveland Heights BOC Score 52.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 76%
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,928
Avg net price $21,988/yr
Tuition
In‑state$31,210
Out‑of‑state$31,210
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Kent State University at Tuscarawas

New Philadelphia, OH 70.8 miles from Cleveland Heights BOC Score 56.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,388
Avg net price $12,542/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 55%
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

North Central State College

Mansfield, OH 72.3 miles from Cleveland Heights BOC Score 60.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,158
Avg net price $4,687/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,624
Out‑of‑state$9,103
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Kent State University at East Liverpool

East Liverpool, OH 80.4 miles from Cleveland Heights BOC Score 35.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 14%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,388
Avg net price $13,392/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 36%
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Cybersecurity Wages Near Cleveland Heights

Cleveland Heights is part of the Cleveland, OH metro area (BLS area code 17410). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Ohio statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Information Security Analyst$105,890Cleveland, OH$112,769
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$96,140Cleveland, OH$102,386
Computer Network Architect$128,800Cleveland, OH$137,167
Computer Systems Analyst$101,540Cleveland, OH$108,136
Computer and Information Systems Manager$156,410Cleveland, OH$166,571
Computer Network Support Specialist$67,050Cleveland, OH$71,406
Computer User Support Specialist$59,890Cleveland, OH$63,781

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.


Cleveland Heights at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population44,694Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$72,302Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+57.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)93.9 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in Cuyahoga County14,403 workers, 1,591 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Cleveland Heights, OH?

Accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Cleveland Heights are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Cleveland Heights?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Cleveland Heights are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($156,410), Computer Network Architect ($128,800), Information Security Analyst ($105,890). 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 South Euclid instead of Cleveland Heights?

South Euclid, OH is 2.2 miles from Cleveland Heights 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 Cleveland Heights an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Cleveland Heights’s median household income of $72,302 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Cleveland Heights 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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Other Programs Available in Cleveland Heights

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Cleveland Heights:

Data verified: July 23, 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.