Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Strongsville, OH (2026)

Strongsville, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs. Strongsville has a population of about 46,022. Median household income is $102,574 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 48.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Cleveland, OH metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $156,410 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Strongsville

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

#1

Lorain County Community College

Elyria, OH 14.3 miles from Strongsville BOC Score58.2
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#2

Cuyahoga Community College District

Cleveland, OH 14.7 miles from Strongsville BOC Score47.6
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#3

Notre Dame College

Cleveland, OH 14.7 miles from Strongsville
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#4

University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH 22.7 miles from Strongsville BOC Score48.4
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#5

Lakeland Community College

Kirtland, OH 33.1 miles from Strongsville BOC Score43.3
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio cybersecurity page.


Cybersecurity Wages Near Strongsville

Strongsville is part of the Cleveland, OH metro area (BLS area code 17410). 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$105,890Cleveland, OH$112,769
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$96,140Cleveland, OH$102,386
Computer Network Architect$128,800Cleveland, OH$137,167
Computer Systems Analyst$101,540Cleveland, OH$108,136
Computer and Information Systems Manager$156,410Cleveland, OH$166,571
Computer Network Support Specialist$67,050Cleveland, OH$71,406
Computer User Support Specialist$59,890Cleveland, OH$63,781

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.


Strongsville at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population46,022Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$102,574Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+48.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)93.9 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in Cuyahoga County14,403 workers, 1,591 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Strongsville, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Strongsville. The closest is Lorain County Community College in Elyria, OH (14.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lakeland Community College (33.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Strongsville?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Strongsville are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($156,410), Computer Network Architect ($128,800), Information Security Analyst ($105,890). 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 North Royalton instead of Strongsville?

North Royalton, OH is 4.5 miles from Strongsville 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 Strongsville an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Strongsville’s median household income of $102,574 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Strongsville 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 Strongsville

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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.