Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Dyersburg, TN (2026)

Dyersburg, Tennessee has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs. Dyersburg has a population of about 16,075. Median household income is $51,846 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Tennessee, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $158,700 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Dyersburg

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

#1

The University of Tennessee-Martin

Martin, TN 35.0 miles from Dyersburg BOC Score50.8
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#2

Union University

Jackson, TN 38.6 miles from Dyersburg BOC Score58.6
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#3

Freed-Hardeman University

Henderson, TN 59.0 miles from Dyersburg BOC Score55.8
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#4

Murray State University

Murray, KY 70.6 miles from Dyersburg BOC Score58.2
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#5

University of Memphis

Memphis, TN 71.3 miles from Dyersburg BOC Score53.0
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Tennessee schools on the Tennessee cybersecurity page.


Cybersecurity Wages Near Dyersburg

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Tennessee, statewide)
Information Security Analyst$115,430
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$88,100
Computer Network Architect$123,860
Computer Systems Analyst$95,630
Computer and Information Systems Manager$158,700
Computer Network Support Specialist$77,640
Computer User Support Specialist$55,990

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.


Dyersburg at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population16,075Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$51,846Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+23.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Cybersecurity-related employment in Dyer County20 workers, 7 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Dyersburg, TN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Dyersburg. The closest is The University of Tennessee-Martin in Martin, TN (35.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Memphis (71.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles in Tennessee?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles in Tennessee are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($158,700), Computer Network Architect ($123,860), Information Security Analyst ($115,430). Wages for Dyersburg workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Jackson instead of Dyersburg?

Jackson, TN is 40.7 miles from Dyersburg 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 Dyersburg an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Dyersburg’s median household income of $51,846 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Dyersburg while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Tennessee 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.