Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Harlingen, TX (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Harlingen, Texas has 3 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs. Harlingen has a population of about 71,669. Median household income is $55,891 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $137,880 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Harlingen

The 3 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 3 schools in our directory that offer cybersecurity programs near Harlingen. Distances are calculated from Harlingen 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 Harlingen. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Edinburg, TX 30.5 miles from Harlingen BOC Score64.7
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#2

South Texas College

McAllen, TX 35.7 miles from Harlingen BOC Score54.6
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#3

Texas A & M University-Kingsville

Kingsville, TX 92.9 miles from Harlingen BOC Score51.5
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas cybersecurity page.

Cybersecurity Wages Near Harlingen

Harlingen is part of the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX metro area (BLS area code 15180). 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$97,210Brownsville-Harlingen, TX$113,035
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$89,300Brownsville-Harlingen, TX$103,837
Computer Network Architect$133,310TX statewide$155,012
Computer Systems Analyst$90,140Brownsville-Harlingen, TX$104,814
Computer and Information Systems Manager$137,880Brownsville-Harlingen, TX$160,326
Computer Network Support Specialist$55,740Brownsville-Harlingen, TX$64,814
Computer User Support Specialist$47,730Brownsville-Harlingen, TX$55,500

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.

Harlingen at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population71,669Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$55,891Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)86.0 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in Cameron County302 workers, 55 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Harlingen, TX?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Harlingen. The closest is The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in Edinburg, TX (30.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Texas A & M University-Kingsville (92.9 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Harlingen?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Harlingen are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($137,880), Computer Network Architect ($133,310), Information Security Analyst ($97,210). 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 San Benito instead of Harlingen?

San Benito, TX is 5.4 miles from Harlingen 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 Harlingen an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Harlingen’s median household income of $55,891 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Harlingen 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 Harlingen

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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.

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