Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Bethlehem, PA (2026)

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $5,215 to $15,075 per year for indexed programs. Bethlehem has a population of about 77,069. Median household income is $66,443 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $165,660 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Bethlehem

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

#1

Moravian University

Bethlehem, PA 0.8 miles from Bethlehem BOC Score62.0
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#2

Northampton County Area Community College

Bethlehem, PA 4.0 miles from Bethlehem BOC Score50.3
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#3

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley

Center Valley, PA 5.0 miles from Bethlehem BOC Score42.7
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#4

Lehigh Carbon Community College

Schnecksville, PA 13.1 miles from Bethlehem BOC Score47.7
Published tuition$5,215 - $15,075
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#5

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

East Stroudsburg, PA 27.6 miles from Bethlehem BOC Score51.9
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Pennsylvania schools on the Pennsylvania cybersecurity page.


Cybersecurity Wages Near Bethlehem

Bethlehem is part of the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area (BLS area code 10900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Pennsylvania statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Information Security Analyst$107,300Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ$107,300
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$89,000Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ$89,000
Computer Network Architect$122,690Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ$122,690
Computer Systems Analyst$98,750Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ$98,750
Computer and Information Systems Manager$165,660Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ$165,660
Computer Network Support Specialist$66,070Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ$66,070
Computer User Support Specialist$59,380Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ$59,380

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.


Bethlehem at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population77,069Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$66,443Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+35.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)100.0 (at U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in Northampton County1,208 workers, 125 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Bethlehem, PA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Bethlehem. The closest is Moravian University in Bethlehem, PA (0.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (27.6 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Bethlehem?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Bethlehem are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($165,660), Computer Network Architect ($122,690), Information Security Analyst ($107,300). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Pennsylvania statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Allentown instead of Bethlehem?

Allentown, PA is 6.0 miles from Bethlehem 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 Bethlehem an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Bethlehem’s median household income of $66,443 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bethlehem while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Pennsylvania 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.