Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Mansfield, OH (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Mansfield, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs. Mansfield has a population of about 47,686. Median household income is $42,605 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Ohio, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer Network Architect at a median $131,070 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Mansfield

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

#1

North Central State College

Mansfield, OH 3.7 miles from Mansfield BOC Score60.9
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#2

Ashland University

Ashland, OH 12.5 miles from Mansfield BOC Score52.1
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#3

Lorain County Community College

Elyria, OH 50.7 miles from Mansfield BOC Score58.2
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#4

MyComputerCareer at Columbus

Columbus, OH 53.5 miles from Mansfield BOC Score65.8
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#5

University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH 57.1 miles from Mansfield BOC Score48.4
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio cybersecurity page.

Cybersecurity Wages Near Mansfield

Mansfield is part of the Mansfield, OH metro area (BLS area code 31900). 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$110,480OH statewide$124,274
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$66,980Mansfield, OH$75,343
Computer Network Architect$131,070OH statewide$147,435
Computer Systems Analyst$102,320OH statewide$115,096
Computer and Information Systems Manager$126,410Mansfield, OH$142,193
Computer Network Support Specialist$60,160Mansfield, OH$67,672
Computer User Support Specialist$48,520Mansfield, OH$54,578

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.

Mansfield at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population47,686Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$42,605Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+15.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)88.9 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in Richland County125 workers, 39 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Mansfield, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Mansfield. The closest is North Central State College in Mansfield, OH (3.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Akron Main Campus (57.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Mansfield?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Mansfield are: Computer Network Architect ($131,070), Computer and Information Systems Manager ($126,410), Information Security Analyst ($110,480). 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 Ashland instead of Mansfield?

Ashland, OH is 13.1 miles from Mansfield 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 Mansfield an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Mansfield’s median household income of $42,605 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Mansfield 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.

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