Best Cybersecurity Schools Near Big Spring, TX (2026)

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

Big Spring, Texas has 2 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs. Big Spring has a population of about 24,769. Median household income is $70,532 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 14.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Texas, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $171,530 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Big Spring

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

Angelo State University

San Angelo, TX 81.2 miles from Big Spring
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.7 BOC Score
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: 59

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

West Texas A & M University

Canyon, TX 191.2 miles from Big Spring
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
46.7 BOC Score
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: 71

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Weatherford College

Weatherford, TX 217.7 miles from Big Spring
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.8 BOC Score
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: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

Belton, TX 249.7 miles from Big Spring
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,132
Avg net price $26,106/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

The University of Texas at San Antonio

San Antonio, TX 249.7 miles from Big Spring
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
68.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,131
Avg net price $10,836/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 120

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Hallmark University

San Antonio, TX 253.3 miles from Big Spring
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,183
Avg net price $12,513/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 8

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

St. Mary's University

San Antonio, TX 258.8 miles from Big Spring
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
53.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 98%
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,955
Avg net price $21,145/yr
Tuition
In‑state$37,434
Out‑of‑state$37,434
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 51

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

#8

The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, TX 259.0 miles from Big Spring
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
84.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $75,121
Avg net price $19,857/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 180

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Cybersecurity Wages Near Big Spring

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Texas, statewide)
Information Security Analyst $129,890
Network and Computer Systems Administrator $101,240
Computer Network Architect $133,310
Computer Systems Analyst $107,390
Computer and Information Systems Manager $171,530
Computer Network Support Specialist $66,780
Computer User Support Specialist $59,490

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.

Big Spring at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 24,769 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $70,532 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 14.0% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Cybersecurity-related employment in Howard County 32 workers, 17 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Big Spring, TX?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Big Spring. The closest is Angelo State University in San Angelo, TX (81.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Texas Tech University (95.7 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles in Texas?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles in Texas are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($171,530), Computer Network Architect ($133,310), Information Security Analyst ($129,890). Wages for Big Spring workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Midland instead of Big Spring?

Midland, TX is 39.7 miles from Big Spring 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 Big Spring an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Big Spring’s median household income of $70,532 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Big Spring 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 Big Spring

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

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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