Best Cybersecurity Schools Near Corpus Christi, TX (2026)

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

Corpus Christi, Texas has 1 accredited school offering cybersecurity programs. Corpus Christi has a population of about 317,383. Median household income is $66,325 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Corpus Christi, TX metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $153,870 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Corpus Christi

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

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Edinburg, TX 109.0 miles from Corpus Christi
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,620
Avg net price $4,831/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 98

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

South Texas College

McAllen, TX 116.7 miles from Corpus Christi
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,788
Avg net price $1,751/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 59%
  • Programs offered: 72

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Texas A&M University-San Antonio

San Antonio, TX 129.8 miles from Corpus Christi
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,338
Avg net price $11,196/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Laredo College

Laredo, TX 131.7 miles from Corpus Christi
  • 4 year
38.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,934
Avg net price $5,798/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

St Philip's College

San Antonio, TX 134.1 miles from Corpus Christi
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
55.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,224
Avg net price $4,273/yr
Tuition
In‑state$3,412
Out‑of‑state$9,952
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 43

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

#6

San Antonio College

San Antonio, TX 137.3 miles from Corpus Christi
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
42.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,711
Avg net price $4,585/yr
Tuition
In‑state$3,412
Out‑of‑state$9,952
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 46%
  • Programs offered: 32

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

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#7

Our Lady of the Lake University

San Antonio, TX 137.5 miles from Corpus Christi
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
41.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,675
Avg net price $16,442/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

St. Mary's University

San Antonio, TX 139.7 miles from Corpus Christi
  • 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

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

Cybersecurity Wages Near Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi is part of the Corpus Christi, TX metro area (BLS area code 18580). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Texas statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Information Security Analyst $97,440 Corpus Christi, TX $105,113
Network and Computer Systems Administrator $82,690 Corpus Christi, TX $89,202
Computer Network Architect $84,270 Corpus Christi, TX $90,906
Computer Systems Analyst $88,890 Corpus Christi, TX $95,890
Computer and Information Systems Manager $153,870 Corpus Christi, TX $165,987
Computer Network Support Specialist $57,560 Corpus Christi, TX $62,093
Computer User Support Specialist $53,770 Corpus Christi, TX $58,004

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.

Corpus Christi at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 317,383 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $66,325 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 24.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 92.7 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in Nueces County 536 workers, 100 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Corpus Christi, TX?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Corpus Christi. The closest is Texas A&M University-Kingsville in Kingsville, TX (33.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Texas A&M University-Kingsville (33.4 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Corpus Christi?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Corpus Christi are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($153,870), Information Security Analyst ($97,440), Computer Systems Analyst ($88,890). 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 Kingsville instead of Corpus Christi?

Kingsville, TX is 32.6 miles from Corpus Christi 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 Corpus Christi an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Corpus Christi’s median household income of $66,325 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Corpus Christi 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 Corpus Christi

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

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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