Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Hanover, PA (2026)

Hanover, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs. Hanover has a population of about 16,483. Median household income is $64,135 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the York-Hanover, PA metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $148,580 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Hanover

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer cybersecurity programs near Hanover, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Hanover 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 Hanover. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

York College of Pennsylvania

York, PA 16.5 miles from Hanover BOC Score 66.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 74%
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,012
Avg net price $18,556/yr
Tuition
In‑state$25,588
Out‑of‑state$25,588
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York

York, PA 17.7 miles from Hanover BOC Score 38.7
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 19%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,435
Avg net price $19,047/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 9

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Messiah University

Mechanicsburg, PA 26.4 miles from Hanover BOC Score 65.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,064
Avg net price $26,502/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg

Middletown, PA 29.8 miles from Hanover BOC Score 41.3
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 98%
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,435
Avg net price $23,330/yr
Tuition
In‑state$15,972
Out‑of‑state$26,958
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

Harrisburg, PA 31.6 miles from Hanover BOC Score 45.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 87%
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,374
Avg net price $15,376/yr
Tuition
In‑state$24,400
Out‑of‑state$24,400
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks

Reading, PA 66.5 miles from Hanover BOC Score 37.0
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 99%
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,435
Avg net price $24,356/yr
Tuition
In‑state$15,972
Out‑of‑state$26,958
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill

Schuylkill Haven, PA 71.0 miles from Hanover BOC Score 40.8
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,435
Avg net price $19,659/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester, PA 74.1 miles from Hanover BOC Score 69.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,258
Avg net price $23,331/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Cybersecurity Wages Near Hanover

Hanover is part of the York-Hanover, PA metro area (BLS area code 49620). 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$91,790York-Hanover, PA$95,615
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$83,720York-Hanover, PA$87,208
Computer Network Architect$115,820York-Hanover, PA$120,646
Computer Systems Analyst$96,600York-Hanover, PA$100,625
Computer and Information Systems Manager$148,580York-Hanover, PA$154,771
Computer Network Support Specialist$84,310York-Hanover, PA$87,823
Computer User Support Specialist$58,880York-Hanover, PA$61,333

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.


Hanover at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population16,483Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$64,135Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+16.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)96.0 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in York County1,110 workers, 127 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Hanover, PA?

Accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Hanover are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Hanover?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Hanover are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($148,580), Computer Network Architect ($115,820), Computer Systems Analyst ($96,600). 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 York instead of Hanover?

York, PA is 17.0 miles from Hanover 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 Hanover an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Hanover’s median household income of $64,135 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hanover 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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Other Programs Available in Hanover

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

Data verified: July 23, 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.