Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in West Linn, OR (2026)

West Linn, Oregon has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $5,040 to $32,975 per year for indexed programs. West Linn has a population of about 27,065. Median household income is $138,526 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 62.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $183,720 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Cybersecurity Schools to West Linn

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

#1

Portland Community College

Portland, OR 6.9 miles from West Linn BOC Score46.0
Published tuition$5,040 - $17,271
Online programsYes

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#2

Warner Pacific University

Portland, OR 9.9 miles from West Linn BOC Score38.2
Published tuition$21,010 - $32,975
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#3

Portland State University

Portland, OR 10.3 miles from West Linn BOC Score65.2
Published tuition$11,238 - $30,138
Online programsYes

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#4

Mt Hood Community College

Gresham, OR 15.6 miles from West Linn BOC Score48.8
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#5

George Fox University

Newberg, OR 16.5 miles from West Linn BOC Score62.2
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Oregon schools on the Oregon cybersecurity page.


Cybersecurity Wages Near West Linn

West Linn is part of the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area (BLS area code 38900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Oregon statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Information Security AnalystN/AOR statewide
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$102,950Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA$97,676
Computer Network Architect$137,200Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA$130,171
Computer Systems Analyst$127,360Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA$120,835
Computer and Information Systems Manager$183,720Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA$174,307
Computer Network Support Specialist$69,010Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA$65,474
Computer User Support Specialist$65,880Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA$62,505

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.


West Linn at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population27,065Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$138,526Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+62.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)105.4 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in Clackamas County3,156 workers, 408 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near West Linn, OR?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near West Linn. The closest is Portland Community College in Portland, OR (6.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is George Fox University (16.5 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near West Linn?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near West Linn are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($183,720), Computer Network Architect ($137,200), Computer Systems Analyst ($127,360). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Oregon statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Oregon City instead of West Linn?

Oregon City, OR is 2.8 miles from West Linn 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 West Linn an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

West Linn’s median household income of $138,526 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in West Linn while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oregon 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.