Best Cybersecurity Schools Near Longview, TX (2026)

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

Longview, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs. Longview has a population of about 82,765. Median household income is $62,488 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Longview, TX metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $143,620 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Longview

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer cybersecurity programs near Longview, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Longview 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 Longview. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

Sort:
#1

The University of Texas at Tyler

Tyler, TX 32.0 miles from Longview
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,053
Avg net price $13,323/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 64

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Stephen F Austin State University

Nacogdoches, TX 62.4 miles from Longview
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,634
Avg net price $14,260/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 86

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Sponsored Ad
#3

East Texas A&M University

Commerce, TX 83.0 miles from Longview
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
49.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,296
Avg net price $11,841/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 60%
  • Programs offered: 69

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Collin County Community College District

McKinney, TX 117.7 miles from Longview
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 20%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,701
Avg net price $8,969/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Sponsored Ad
#5

Dallas College

Dallas, TX 119.4 miles from Longview
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 23%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,714
Avg net price $3,214/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 90

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Southern Methodist University

Dallas, TX 119.7 miles from Longview
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
73.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 63%
Graduation rate 84%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,354
Avg net price $40,892/yr
Tuition
In‑state$67,040
Out‑of‑state$67,040
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 105

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

Sponsored Ad
#7

The University of Texas at Dallas

Richardson, TX 119.9 miles from Longview
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
78.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,227
Avg net price $18,267/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Strayer University-Texas

Farmers Branch, TX 126.5 miles from Longview
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
18.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 18%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,092
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 37%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Sponsored Ad

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

Cybersecurity Wages Near Longview

Longview is part of the Longview, TX metro area (BLS area code 30980). 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 $98,560 Longview, TX $110,123
Network and Computer Systems Administrator $81,460 Longview, TX $91,017
Computer Network Architect $133,310 TX statewide $148,950
Computer Systems Analyst $98,750 Longview, TX $110,335
Computer and Information Systems Manager $143,620 Longview, TX $160,469
Computer Network Support Specialist $53,210 Longview, TX $59,453
Computer User Support Specialist $55,740 Longview, TX $62,279

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.

Longview at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 82,765 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $62,488 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 22.8% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 89.5 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in Gregg County 109 workers, 33 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

Other Longview-Area Cities With Cybersecurity Programs

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Longview, TX?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Longview. The closest is LeTourneau University in Longview, TX (4.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Stephen F Austin State University (62.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Longview?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Longview are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($143,620), Computer Network Architect ($133,310), Computer Systems Analyst ($98,750). 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 Marshall instead of Longview?

Marshall, TX is 24.0 miles from Longview 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 Longview an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Longview’s median household income of $62,488 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Longview 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

Other Programs Available in Longview

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

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.

Back to Best Cybersecurity Schools in Texas: Online Programs (2026)