University of St Thomas
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Online programsYes
Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Houston, TX (2026)
Houston, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $1,773 to $8,014 per year for indexed programs. Houston has a population of about 2,300,419. Median household income is $62,894 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 36.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $172,160 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Houston
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer cybersecurity programs near Houston. Distances are calculated from Houston 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 Houston. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
University of Houston
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Online programsYes
Alvin Community College
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Online programsYes
Lone Star College System
Published tuitionContact school for pricing
Online programsYes
College of the Mainland
Published tuition$1,773 - $8,014
Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas cybersecurity page.
Cybersecurity Wages Near Houston
Houston is part of the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area (BLS area code 26420). 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 | $126,370 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $128,164 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrator | $101,430 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $102,870 |
| Computer Network Architect | $124,900 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $126,673 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $113,440 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $115,051 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $172,160 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $174,604 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $74,140 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $75,193 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $59,250 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $60,091 |
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.
Houston at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,300,419 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $62,894 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 36.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 98.6 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Cybersecurity-related employment in Harris County | 34,114 workers, 3,798 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Houston-Area Cities With Cybersecurity Programs
- Pearland, TX – 16.4 mi away (113,570 pop)
- Pasadena, TX – 17.1 mi away (153,351 pop)
- Missouri City, TX – 17.7 mi away (74,561 pop)
- Deer Park, TX – 18.0 mi away (33,782 pop)
- Sugar Land, TX – 19.3 mi away (88,177 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Houston, TX?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Houston. The closest is University of St Thomas in Houston, TX (3.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is College of the Mainland (35.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Houston?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Houston are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($172,160), Information Security Analyst ($126,370), Computer Network Architect ($124,900). 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 Pearland instead of Houston?
Pearland, TX is 16.4 miles from Houston 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 Houston an affordable place to study cybersecurity?
Houston’s median household income of $62,894 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Houston 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.
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