Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Marietta, OH (2026)

Marietta, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $4,128 to $13,539 per year for indexed programs. Marietta has a population of about 13,282. Median household income is $45,986 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Ohio, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $163,640 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Marietta

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

#1

Washington State Community College

Marietta, OH 0.7 miles from Marietta BOC Score58.4
Published tuition$4,128 - $13,539
Online programsYes

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#2

Ohio University-Main Campus

Athens, OH 35.6 miles from Marietta BOC Score63.0
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#3

Zane State College

Zanesville, OH 48.5 miles from Marietta BOC Score51.8
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#4

Belmont College

St Clairsville, OH 53.9 miles from Marietta BOC Score54.8
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#5

West Virginia Northern Community College

Wheeling, WV 58.6 miles from Marietta 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 Marietta

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Ohio, statewide)
Information Security Analyst$110,480
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$97,570
Computer Network Architect$131,070
Computer Systems Analyst$102,320
Computer and Information Systems Manager$163,640
Computer Network Support Specialist$70,080
Computer User Support Specialist$59,720

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.


Marietta at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population13,282Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$45,986Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+28.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Cybersecurity-related employment in Washington County20 workers, 19 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Marietta, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Marietta. The closest is Washington State Community College in Marietta, OH (0.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is West Virginia Northern Community College (58.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles in Ohio?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles in Ohio are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($163,640), Computer Network Architect ($131,070), Information Security Analyst ($110,480). Wages for Marietta workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Parkersburg instead of Marietta?

Parkersburg, WV is 12.3 miles from Marietta 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 Marietta an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Marietta’s median household income of $45,986 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Marietta 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.