Best Cybersecurity Schools Near Greeneville, TN (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Greeneville, Tennessee has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs. Greeneville has a population of about 15,531. Median household income is $51,516 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.0% 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 Greeneville

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer cybersecurity programs near Greeneville, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Greeneville 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:

  • 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 Greeneville. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Milligan University

Milligan, TN 30.7 miles from Greeneville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,641
Avg net price $21,365/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

South College

Knoxville, TN 66.1 miles from Greeneville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
45.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,642
Avg net price $17,858/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 57%
  • Programs offered: 68

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga

Chattanooga, TN 154.1 miles from Greeneville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
38.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $31,102
Avg net price $23,958/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 7%
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:Accreditor: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga

Chattanooga, TN 159.4 miles from Greeneville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,151
Avg net price $14,265/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 62

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Lipscomb University

Nashville, TN 222.1 miles from Greeneville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,541
Avg net price $24,739/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 107

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

The University of Tennessee Southern

Pulaski, TN 245.8 miles from Greeneville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
38.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 37%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,924
Avg net price $12,798/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 20

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Austin Peay State University

Clarksville, TN 253.6 miles from Greeneville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
44.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 96%
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,301
Avg net price $9,735/yr
Tuition
In‑state$9,006
Out‑of‑state$14,766
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Freed-Hardeman University

Henderson, TN 329.8 miles from Greeneville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,485
Avg net price $21,574/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 59

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Cybersecurity Wages Near Greeneville

Occupation Median 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.

Greeneville at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 15,531 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $51,516 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 25.0% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Cybersecurity-related employment in Greene County 55 workers, 32 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Greeneville, TN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Greeneville. The closest is Milligan University in Milligan, TN (30.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is North Greenville University (80.0 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 Greeneville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Morristown instead of Greeneville?

Morristown, TN is 26.9 miles from Greeneville 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 Greeneville an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Greeneville’s median household income of $51,516 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Greeneville 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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Other Programs Available in Greeneville

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Greeneville:

Data verified: September 6, 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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