Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Johnson City, TN (2026)

Johnson City, Tennessee has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $2,367 to $18,703 per year for indexed programs. Johnson City has a population of about 71,455. Median household income is $55,429 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 41.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Johnson City, TN metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $128,530 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Johnson City

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer cybersecurity programs near Johnson City. Distances are calculated from Johnson City city center.

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

Cybersecurity Wages Near Johnson City

Johnson City is part of the Johnson City, TN metro area (BLS area code 27740). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Tennessee statewide.

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.

Johnson City at a Glance

Other Johnson City-Area Cities With Cybersecurity Programs

• Kingsport, TN – 15.5 mi away (116,745 pop)
• Bristol, TN – 17.6 mi away (70,560 pop)
• Greeneville, TN – 27.2 mi away (23,953 pop)
• Boone, NC – 40.7 mi away (25,039 pop)
• Morristown, TN – 52.1 mi away (60,098 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Johnson City, TN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Johnson City. The closest is Milligan University in Milligan, TN (5.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is American National University-Pikeville (78.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Johnson City?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Johnson City are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($128,530), Information Security Analyst ($115,430), Computer Network Architect ($96,250). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Tennessee statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Kingsport instead of Johnson City?

Kingsport, TN is 15.5 miles from Johnson City 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 Johnson City an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Johnson City’s median household income of $55,429 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Johnson City 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.

Learn More About Cybersecurity Programs

• Cybersecurity accreditation: what to look for
• Cybersecurity concentrations and specializations
• Is a Cybersecurity degree worth it?
• Main Cybersecurity degree guide
• Online Cybersecurity programs in Tennessee
• Cybersecurity programs by state

Other Programs Available in Johnson City

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

• Criminal Justice programs in Johnson City, TN
• Nursing programs in Johnson City, TN
• Business Administration programs in Johnson City, TN
• Computer Science programs in Johnson City, TN
• Psychology programs in Johnson City, TN
• Education programs in Johnson City, TN
• Engineering programs in Johnson City, TN
• Technology programs in Johnson City, TN
• Liberal Arts programs in Johnson City, TN
• Healthcare programs in Johnson City, TN
• Accounting programs in Johnson City, TN
• Healthcare Administration programs in Johnson City, TN
• Social Work programs in Johnson City, TN
• Counseling programs in Johnson City, TN

Related from Our Editorial Library

• Best Accredited Online Colleges (2026)
• Best Online Colleges Ranking
• Effective Learning Strategies for Online Students

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.