Sinclair Community College
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Online programsYes
Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Dayton, OH (2026)
Dayton, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $11,188 to $23,255 per year for indexed programs. Dayton has a population of about 136,741. Median household income is $43,454 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $160,040 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Dayton
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer cybersecurity programs near Dayton. Distances are calculated from Dayton 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 Dayton. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Wright State University-Main Campus
Published tuition$11,188 - $23,255
Online programsYes
Air Force Institute of Technology-Graduate School of Engineering & Management
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Online programsYes
Clark State College
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Online programsYes
Edison State Community College
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Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio cybersecurity page.
Cybersecurity Wages Near Dayton
Dayton is part of the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area (BLS area code 19430). 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 | $111,430 | Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $120,205 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrator | $95,680 | Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $103,215 |
| Computer Network Architect | $129,430 | Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $139,622 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $100,360 | Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $108,263 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $160,040 | Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $172,643 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $65,900 | Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $71,090 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $58,870 | Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $63,506 |
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.
Dayton at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 136,741 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $43,454 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 20.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 92.7 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Cybersecurity-related employment in Montgomery County | 5,136 workers, 540 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Dayton-Area Cities With Cybersecurity Programs
- Riverside, OH – 4.1 mi away (24,981 pop)
- Trotwood, OH – 6.3 mi away (24,331 pop)
- Kettering, OH – 6.4 mi away (55,306 pop)
- Huber Heights, OH – 7.2 mi away (38,019 pop)
- Beavercreek, OH – 8.0 mi away (46,376 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Dayton, OH?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Dayton. The closest is Sinclair Community College in Dayton, OH (1.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Edison State Community College (26.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Dayton?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Dayton are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($160,040), Computer Network Architect ($129,430), Information Security Analyst ($111,430). 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 Riverside instead of Dayton?
Riverside, OH is 4.1 miles from Dayton 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 Dayton an affordable place to study cybersecurity?
Dayton’s median household income of $43,454 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Dayton 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.
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.