Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Newark, OH (2026)

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

Newark, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs. Newark has a population of about 50,393. Median household income is $58,920 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Columbus, OH metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $167,630 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Newark

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

#1

Zane State College

Zanesville, OH 22.1 miles from Newark BOC Score51.8
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#2

MyComputerCareer at Columbus

Columbus, OH 25.7 miles from Newark BOC Score65.8
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#3

Franklin University

Columbus, OH 30.9 miles from Newark BOC Score35.6
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#4

North Central State College

Mansfield, OH 51.1 miles from Newark BOC Score60.9
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#5

Ohio University-Main Campus

Athens, OH 54.0 miles from Newark BOC Score63.0
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio cybersecurity page.

Cybersecurity Wages Near Newark

Newark is part of the Columbus, OH metro area (BLS area code 18140). 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$122,600Columbus, OH$128,377
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$105,750Columbus, OH$110,733
Computer Network Architect$131,260Columbus, OH$137,445
Computer Systems Analyst$107,230Columbus, OH$112,283
Computer and Information Systems Manager$167,630Columbus, OH$175,529
Computer Network Support Specialist$81,220Columbus, OH$85,047
Computer User Support Specialist$62,540Columbus, OH$65,487

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.

Newark at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population50,393Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$58,920Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+22.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)95.5 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in Licking County350 workers, 113 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Newark, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Newark. The closest is Zane State College in Zanesville, OH (22.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Ohio University-Main Campus (54.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Newark?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Newark are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($167,630), Computer Network Architect ($131,260), Information Security Analyst ($122,600). 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 Reynoldsburg instead of Newark?

Reynoldsburg, OH is 21.0 miles from Newark 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 Newark an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Newark’s median household income of $58,920 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Newark 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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