Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Killeen, TX (2026)

Killeen, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $3,660 to $13,382 per year for indexed programs. Killeen has a population of about 156,144. Median household income is $58,339 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Killeen-Temple, TX metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $154,180 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Killeen

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer cybersecurity programs near Killeen. Distances are calculated from Killeen city center.

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

Cybersecurity Wages Near Killeen

Killeen is part of the Killeen-Temple, TX metro area (BLS area code 28660). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Texas statewide.

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.

Killeen at a Glance

Other Killeen-Area Cities With Cybersecurity Programs

• Harker Heights, TX – 5.1 mi away (29,757 pop)
• Copperas Cove, TX – 11.3 mi away (32,808 pop)
• Belton, TX – 14.8 mi away (20,873 pop)
• Temple, TX – 20.2 mi away (100,641 pop)
• Georgetown, TX – 28.3 mi away (67,140 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Killeen, TX?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Killeen. The closest is Central Texas College in Killeen, TX (5.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Texas State Technical College (54.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Killeen?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Killeen are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($154,180), Information Security Analyst ($101,100), Computer Systems Analyst ($96,510). 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 Harker Heights instead of Killeen?

Harker Heights, TX is 5.1 miles from Killeen 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 Killeen an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Killeen’s median household income of $58,339 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Killeen 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.

Learn More About Cybersecurity Programs

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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.