Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Pawtucket, RI (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Pawtucket, Rhode Island has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs. Pawtucket has a population of about 75,280. Median household income is $67,436 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $171,220 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Pawtucket

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

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

Cybersecurity Wages Near Pawtucket

Pawtucket is part of the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area (BLS area code 39300). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Rhode Island statewide.

Occupation	Median Wage	Source	COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Information Security Analyst	$109,940	Providence-Warwick, RI-MA	$107,996
Network and Computer Systems Administrator	$101,450	Providence-Warwick, RI-MA	$99,656
Computer Network Architect	$131,320	Providence-Warwick, RI-MA	$128,998
Computer Systems Analyst	$128,580	Providence-Warwick, RI-MA	$126,306
Computer and Information Systems Manager	$171,220	Providence-Warwick, RI-MA	$168,193
Computer Network Support Specialist	$82,560	Providence-Warwick, RI-MA	$81,100
Computer User Support Specialist	$62,410	Providence-Warwick, RI-MA	$61,306

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.

Pawtucket at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	75,280	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$67,436	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	23.5%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)	101.8 (above U.S. average)	BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in Providence County	3,972 workers, 1,435 establishments	BLS QCEW 2024 annual

Other Pawtucket-Area Cities With Cybersecurity Programs

Providence, RI – 4.2 mi away (1,198,789 pop)
East Providence, RI – 4.8 mi away (47,337 pop)
Attleboro, MA – 5.7 mi away (44,434 pop)
Cranston, RI – 9.4 mi away (81,034 pop)
Woonsocket, RI – 10.9 mi away (41,406 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Pawtucket, RI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Pawtucket. The closest is Brown University in Providence, RI (3.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Bristol Community College (16.8 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Pawtucket?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Pawtucket are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($171,220), Computer Network Architect ($131,320), Computer Systems Analyst ($128,580). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Rhode Island statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Providence instead of Pawtucket?

Providence, RI is 4.2 miles from Pawtucket 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 Pawtucket an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Pawtucket’s median household income of $67,436 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pawtucket while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Rhode Island 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 Pawtucket

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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.

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