Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Sioux Falls, SD (2026)

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

Sioux Falls, South Dakota has 3 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $9,633 to $24,447 per year for indexed programs. Sioux Falls has a population of about 197,642. Median household income is $74,714 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 37.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Sioux Falls, SD-MN metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $162,240 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Sioux Falls

The 3 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 3 schools in our directory that offer cybersecurity programs near Sioux Falls. Distances are calculated from Sioux Falls 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 Sioux Falls. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Southeast Technical College

Sioux Falls, SD 3.3 miles from Sioux Falls BOC Score69.7
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#2

Dakota State University

Madison, SD 37.9 miles from Sioux Falls BOC Score43.5
Published tuition$9,633 - $24,447
Online programsYes

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#3

Southwest Minnesota State University

Marshall, MN 79.8 miles from Sioux Falls BOC Score48.1
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all South Dakota schools on the South Dakota cybersecurity page.

Cybersecurity Wages Near Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls is part of the Sioux Falls, SD-MN metro area (BLS area code 43620). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to South Dakota statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Information Security Analyst$116,640SD statewide$128,742
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$77,140Sioux Falls, SD-MN$85,143
Computer Network Architect$127,760Sioux Falls, SD-MN$141,015
Computer Systems Analyst$99,140Sioux Falls, SD-MN$109,426
Computer and Information Systems Manager$162,240Sioux Falls, SD-MN$179,073
Computer Network Support Specialist$51,200Sioux Falls, SD-MN$56,512
Computer User Support Specialist$48,260Sioux Falls, SD-MN$53,267

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.

Sioux Falls at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population197,642Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$74,714Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+37.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)90.6 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in Minnehaha County1,494 workers, 659 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Sioux Falls, SD?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Sioux Falls. The closest is Southeast Technical College in Sioux Falls, SD (3.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southwest Minnesota State University (79.8 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Sioux Falls?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Sioux Falls are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($162,240), Computer Network Architect ($127,760), Information Security Analyst ($116,640). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with South Dakota statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Brookings instead of Sioux Falls?

Brookings, SD is 52.9 miles from Sioux Falls 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 Sioux Falls an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Sioux Falls’s median household income of $74,714 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sioux Falls 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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