Best Cybersecurity Schools Near Marion, OH (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Marion, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $4,624 to $43,434 per year for indexed programs. Marion has a population of about 35,771. Median household income is $45,829 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 10.1% 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 Marion

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer cybersecurity programs near Marion, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Marion 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 Marion. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

North Central State College

Mansfield, OH 31.8 miles from Marion
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
60.8 BOC Score
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: 36

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

The University of Findlay

Findlay, OH 42.1 miles from Marion
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,996
Avg net price $27,221/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Franklin University

Columbus, OH 44.4 miles from Marion
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
35.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,892
Avg net price $25,243/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 40%
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

James A. Rhodes State College

Lima, OH 48.4 miles from Marion
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,855
Avg net price $8,757/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of Northwestern Ohio

Lima, OH 55.4 miles from Marion
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
63.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,968
Avg net price $21,807/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,875
Out‑of‑state$13,875
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Clark State College

Springfield, OH 59.9 miles from Marion
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
46.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,584
Avg net price $12,135/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 43%
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Edison State Community College

Piqua, OH 64.7 miles from Marion
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,360
Avg net price $7,142/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Zane State College

Zanesville, OH 72.2 miles from Marion
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
51.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,006
Avg net price $8,062/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,006
Out‑of‑state$11,766
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Cybersecurity Wages Near Marion

Occupation Median 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.

Marion at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 35,771 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $45,829 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 10.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Cybersecurity-related employment in Marion County 14 workers, 15 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Marion, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Marion. The closest is North Central State College in Mansfield, OH (31.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Ashland University (45.9 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 Marion workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Delaware instead of Marion?

Delaware, OH is 21.3 miles from Marion 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 Marion an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Marion’s median household income of $45,829 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Marion 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 Marion

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

Data verified: September 6, 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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