Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Amarillo, TX (2026)

Amarillo, Texas has 2 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $9,101 to $34,762 per year for indexed programs. Amarillo has a population of about 200,945. Median household income is $62,469 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Amarillo, TX metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $149,990 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Amarillo

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer cybersecurity programs near Amarillo, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Amarillo 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 Amarillo. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

West Texas A & M University

Canyon, TX 15.5 miles from Amarillo BOC Score 46.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,741
Avg net price $19,487/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Wayland Baptist University

Plainview, TX 70.2 miles from Amarillo BOC Score 39.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,838
Avg net price $20,590/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 46%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX 111.0 miles from Amarillo BOC Score 71.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,454
Avg net price $19,070/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 71

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Angelo State University

San Angelo, TX 271.7 miles from Amarillo BOC Score 47.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,116
Avg net price $15,091/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Weatherford College

Weatherford, TX 287.0 miles from Amarillo BOC Score 51.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,397
Avg net price $9,967/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Tarleton State University

Stephenville, TX 292.5 miles from Amarillo BOC Score 51.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,040
Avg net price $20,783/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

University of North Texas

Denton, TX 300.6 miles from Amarillo BOC Score 65.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,010
Avg net price $15,649/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Grayson College

Denison, TX 313.6 miles from Amarillo BOC Score 50.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,873
Avg net price $5,880/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 29%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Cybersecurity Wages Near Amarillo

Amarillo is part of the Amarillo, TX metro area (BLS area code 11100). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Texas statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Information Security Analyst$123,550Amarillo, TX$134,586
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$92,980Amarillo, TX$101,285
Computer Network Architect$104,480Amarillo, TX$113,813
Computer Systems Analyst$97,620Amarillo, TX$106,340
Computer and Information Systems Manager$149,990Amarillo, TX$163,388
Computer Network Support Specialist$59,900Amarillo, TX$65,251
Computer User Support Specialist$49,440Amarillo, TX$53,856

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.


Amarillo at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population200,945Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$62,469Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+25.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)91.8 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in Potter County371 workers, 46 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Amarillo, TX?

Accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Amarillo are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Amarillo?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Amarillo are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($149,990), Information Security Analyst ($123,550), Computer Network Architect ($104,480). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Texas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Plainview instead of Amarillo?

Plainview, TX is 70.0 miles from Amarillo 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 Amarillo an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Amarillo’s median household income of $62,469 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Amarillo while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Texas 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 Amarillo

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Data verified: July 23, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.