Warwick, Rhode Island has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs. Warwick has a population of about 82,871. Median household income is $87,536 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.2% 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 Warwick
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer cybersecurity programs near Warwick, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Warwick 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Warwick.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
67%
Graduation rate
59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$48,684
Avg net price
$36,483/yr
TuitionIn‑state$37,275
Out‑of‑state$37,275
Key stats- Retention rate: 59%
- Programs offered: 55
Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
88%
Graduation rate
55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$43,418
Avg net price
$31,027/yr
TuitionIn‑state$42,419
Out‑of‑state$42,419
Key stats- Retention rate: 79%
- Programs offered: 49
Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
5%
Graduation rate
96%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$93,487
Avg net price
$25,184/yr
TuitionIn‑state$71,412
Out‑of‑state$71,412
Key stats- Retention rate: 99%
- Programs offered: 22
Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
88%
Graduation rate
68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$70,266
Avg net price
$37,999/yr
TuitionIn‑state$44,418
Out‑of‑state$44,418
Key stats- Retention rate: 80%
- Programs offered: 40
Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
72%
Graduation rate
72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$69,743
Avg net price
$21,440/yr
TuitionIn‑state$16,942
Out‑of‑state$37,146
Key stats- Retention rate: 84%
- Programs offered: 35
Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Rhode Island schools on the Rhode Island cybersecurity page.
Cybersecurity Wages Near Warwick
Warwick 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.
Warwick at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 82,871 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $87,536 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 33.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 101.8 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Cybersecurity-related employment in Kent County | 1,305 workers, 347 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Warwick-Area Cities With Cybersecurity Programs
- Cranston, RI – 4.9 mi away (81,034 pop)
- East Providence, RI – 8.0 mi away (47,337 pop)
- Providence, RI – 8.1 mi away (1,198,789 pop)
- Pawtucket, RI – 12.0 mi away (71,427 pop)
- Newport, RI – 16.7 mi away (24,779 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Warwick, RI?
Accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Warwick 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 Warwick?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Warwick 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 Cranston instead of Warwick?
Cranston, RI is 4.9 miles from Warwick 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 Warwick an affordable place to study cybersecurity?
Warwick’s median household income of $87,536 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Warwick 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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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.
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