Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Bryan, TX (2026)

Bryan, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs. Bryan has a population of about 86,169. Median household income is $56,861 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the College Station-Bryan, TX metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $135,540 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Bryan

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

#1

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, TX 48.7 miles from Bryan BOC Score60.3
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#2

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands, TX 60.3 miles from Bryan BOC Score42.9
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#3

Temple College

Temple, TX 64.6 miles from Bryan BOC Score39.9
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#4

Baylor University

Waco, TX 76.5 miles from Bryan BOC Score70.3
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#5

Texas State Technical College

Waco, TX 79.4 miles from Bryan BOC Score47.5
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas cybersecurity page.


Cybersecurity Wages Near Bryan

Bryan is part of the College Station-Bryan, TX metro area (BLS area code 17780). 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$101,890College Station-Bryan, TX$111,967
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$80,450College Station-Bryan, TX$88,407
Computer Network Architect$125,340College Station-Bryan, TX$137,736
Computer Systems Analyst$81,580College Station-Bryan, TX$89,648
Computer and Information Systems Manager$135,540College Station-Bryan, TX$148,945
Computer Network Support Specialist$51,060College Station-Bryan, TX$56,110
Computer User Support Specialist$49,590College Station-Bryan, TX$54,495

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.


Bryan at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population86,169Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$56,861Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+28.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)91.0 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in Brazos County1,087 workers, 107 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Bryan, TX?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Bryan. The closest is Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, TX (48.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Texas State Technical College (79.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Bryan?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Bryan are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($135,540), Computer Network Architect ($125,340), Information Security Analyst ($101,890). 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 College Station instead of Bryan?

College Station, TX is 7.0 miles from Bryan 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 Bryan an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Bryan’s median household income of $56,861 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bryan 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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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.