Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Springfield, OH (2026)

Springfield, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $11,188 to $23,255 per year for indexed programs. Springfield has a population of about 58,410. Median household income is $45,883 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 14.5% 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 Springfield

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

#1

Clark State College

Springfield, OH 2.3 miles from Springfield BOC Score46.3
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#2

Air Force Institute of Technology-Graduate School of Engineering & Management

Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 15.4 miles from Springfield
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#3

Wright State University-Main Campus

Dayton, OH 17.1 miles from Springfield BOC Score45.2
Published tuition$11,188 - $23,255
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#4

Sinclair Community College

Dayton, OH 25.1 miles from Springfield BOC Score55.7
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#5

Edison State Community College

Piqua, OH 27.2 miles from Springfield 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 Springfield

Springfield is part of the Springfield, OH metro area (BLS area code 44220). 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$122,077
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$82,260Springfield, OH$90,895
Computer Network Architect$131,070OH statewide$144,829
Computer Systems Analyst$82,730Springfield, OH$91,414
Computer and Information Systems Manager$125,460Springfield, OH$138,630
Computer Network Support Specialist$65,940Springfield, OH$72,862
Computer User Support Specialist$50,680Springfield, OH$56,000

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.


Springfield at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population58,410Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$45,883Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+14.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)90.5 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in Clark County90 workers, 46 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Springfield, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Springfield. The closest is Clark State College in Springfield, OH (2.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Edison State Community College (27.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Springfield?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Springfield are: Computer Network Architect ($131,070), Computer and Information Systems Manager ($125,460), 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 Fairborn instead of Springfield?

Fairborn, OH is 14.5 miles from Springfield 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 Springfield an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Springfield’s median household income of $45,883 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Springfield 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.