Best Cybersecurity Schools Near Sandusky, OH (2026)

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

Sandusky, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $4,624 to $43,434 per year for indexed programs. Sandusky has a population of about 24,748. Median household income is $47,827 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Sandusky, OH metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $135,940 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Sandusky

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer cybersecurity programs near Sandusky, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Sandusky 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 Sandusky. 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

Lorain County Community College

Elyria, OH 32.6 miles from Sandusky
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,837
Avg net price $3,967/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

North Central State College

Mansfield, OH 45.2 miles from Sandusky
  • 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

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#3

University of Toledo

Toledo, OH 49.5 miles from Sandusky
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,632
Avg net price $17,249/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 155

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

The University of Findlay

Findlay, OH 56.4 miles from Sandusky
  • 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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#5

University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH 66.9 miles from Sandusky
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
48.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 60%
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,600
Avg net price $13,946/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,135
Out‑of‑state$20,815
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 159

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Malone University

Canton, OH 81.2 miles from Sandusky
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,909
Avg net price $20,948/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

James A. Rhodes State College

Lima, OH 84.6 miles from Sandusky
  • 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
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Defiance College

Defiance, OH 86.5 miles from Sandusky
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
34.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,351
Avg net price $26,337/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 59%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Cybersecurity Wages Near Sandusky

Sandusky is part of the Sandusky, OH metro area (BLS area code 41780). 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 $110,480 OH statewide $123,718
Network and Computer Systems Administrator $87,470 Sandusky, OH $97,951
Computer Network Architect $131,070 OH statewide $146,775
Computer Systems Analyst $91,440 Sandusky, OH $102,396
Computer and Information Systems Manager $135,940 Sandusky, OH $152,228
Computer Network Support Specialist $70,080 OH statewide $78,477
Computer User Support Specialist $54,510 Sandusky, OH $61,041

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.

Sandusky at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 24,748 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $47,827 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 20.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 89.3 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in Erie County 66 workers, 28 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Sandusky, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Sandusky. The closest is Lorain County Community College in Elyria, OH (32.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Toledo (49.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Sandusky?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Sandusky are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($135,940), Computer Network Architect ($131,070), 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 Norwalk instead of Sandusky?

Norwalk, OH is 14.8 miles from Sandusky 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 Sandusky an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Sandusky’s median household income of $47,827 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sandusky 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 Sandusky

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

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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