Best Cybersecurity Schools Near Wilkes-Barre, PA (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs. Wilkes-Barre has a population of about 44,217. Median household income is $47,970 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Scranton–Wilkes-Barre, PA metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $135,700 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Wilkes-Barre

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

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Lackawanna College

Scranton, PA 16.0 miles from Wilkes-Barre
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,000
Avg net price $19,951/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 19

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Marywood University

Scranton, PA 18.0 miles from Wilkes-Barre
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,817
Avg net price $23,388/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 69

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

East Stroudsburg, PA 40.4 miles from Wilkes-Barre
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,148
Avg net price $18,134/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 69

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill

Schuylkill Haven, PA 44.5 miles from Wilkes-Barre
  • 4 year
40.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,435
Avg net price $19,659/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 15

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley

Center Valley, PA 53.6 miles from Wilkes-Barre
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
42.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 97%
Graduation rate 18%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,435
Avg net price $18,220/yr
Tuition
In‑state$15,208
Out‑of‑state$25,392
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

DeSales University

Center Valley, PA 55.4 miles from Wilkes-Barre
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,295
Avg net price $31,643/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 58

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Pennsylvania College of Technology

Williamsport, PA 59.6 miles from Wilkes-Barre
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
71.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,567
Avg net price $25,110/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks

Reading, PA 61.6 miles from Wilkes-Barre
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
37.0 BOC Score
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: 28

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Cybersecurity Wages Near Wilkes-Barre

Wilkes-Barre is part of the Scranton–Wilkes-Barre, PA metro area (BLS area code 42540). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Pennsylvania statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Information Security Analyst $100,210 Scranton–Wilkes-Barre, PA $107,062
Network and Computer Systems Administrator $81,160 Scranton–Wilkes-Barre, PA $86,709
Computer Network Architect $114,570 Scranton–Wilkes-Barre, PA $122,404
Computer Systems Analyst $84,820 Scranton–Wilkes-Barre, PA $90,620
Computer and Information Systems Manager $135,700 Scranton–Wilkes-Barre, PA $144,979
Computer Network Support Specialist $59,900 Scranton–Wilkes-Barre, PA $63,996
Computer User Support Specialist $54,010 Scranton–Wilkes-Barre, PA $57,703

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.

Wilkes-Barre at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 44,217 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $47,970 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 19.4% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 93.6 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in Luzerne County 1,058 workers, 54 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Wilkes-Barre, PA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Wilkes-Barre. The closest is Luzerne County Community College in Nanticoke, PA (7.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lehigh Carbon Community College (42.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Wilkes-Barre?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Wilkes-Barre are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($135,700), Computer Network Architect ($114,570), Information Security Analyst ($100,210). 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 Scranton instead of Wilkes-Barre?

Scranton, PA is 15.4 miles from Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Wilkes-Barre’s median household income of $47,970 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre

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

Data verified: September 6, 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.

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