Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Aberdeen, SD (2026)

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

Aberdeen, South Dakota is home to about 28,297 residents. Median household income is $63,715 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In South Dakota, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $162,240 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Aberdeen

The 0 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 0 schools in our directory that offer cybersecurity programs near Aberdeen. Distances are calculated from Aberdeen city center.

No Aberdeen-area programs are currently indexed in our directory.

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

Cybersecurity Wages Near Aberdeen

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (South Dakota, statewide)
Information Security Analyst$116,640
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$75,010
Computer Network Architect$153,390
Computer Systems Analyst$99,790
Computer and Information Systems Manager$162,240
Computer Network Support Specialist$53,650
Computer User Support Specialist$48,260

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.

Aberdeen at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population28,297Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$63,715Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+33.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Cybersecurity-related employment in Brown County44 workers, 28 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles in South Dakota?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles in South Dakota are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($162,240), Computer Network Architect ($153,390), Information Security Analyst ($116,640). Wages for Aberdeen workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Watertown instead of Aberdeen?

Watertown, SD is 74.6 miles from Aberdeen 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 Aberdeen an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Aberdeen’s median household income of $63,715 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Aberdeen while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and South Dakota 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.

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