Best Cybersecurity Schools Near Lubbock, TX (2026)

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

Lubbock, Texas has 3 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs. Lubbock has a population of about 261,078. Median household income is $60,487 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Lubbock, TX metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $139,250 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Lubbock

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

West Texas A & M University

Canyon, TX 97.9 miles from Lubbock
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
46.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,741
Avg net price $19,487/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 71

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Angelo State University

San Angelo, TX 168.6 miles from Lubbock
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,116
Avg net price $15,091/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 59

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Weatherford College

Weatherford, TX 243.6 miles from Lubbock
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,397
Avg net price $9,967/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of North Texas

Denton, TX 274.4 miles from Lubbock
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,010
Avg net price $15,649/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 138

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of Dallas

Irving, TX 291.4 miles from Lubbock
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,285
Avg net price $22,610/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Dallas Baptist University

Dallas, TX 291.8 miles from Lubbock
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,807
Avg net price $28,516/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Strayer University-Texas

Farmers Branch, TX 292.4 miles from Lubbock
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
18.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 18%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,092
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 37%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Southern Methodist University

Dallas, TX 299.2 miles from Lubbock
  • 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
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 105

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 Lubbock

Lubbock is part of the Lubbock, TX metro area (BLS area code 31180). 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 $98,480 Lubbock, TX $107,864
Network and Computer Systems Administrator $72,530 Lubbock, TX $79,441
Computer Network Architect $103,420 Lubbock, TX $113,275
Computer Systems Analyst $85,660 Lubbock, TX $93,823
Computer and Information Systems Manager $139,250 Lubbock, TX $152,519
Computer Network Support Specialist $48,310 Lubbock, TX $52,913
Computer User Support Specialist $49,840 Lubbock, TX $54,589

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.

Lubbock at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 261,078 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $60,487 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 34.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 91.3 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in Lubbock County 826 workers, 107 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Lubbock, TX?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Lubbock. The closest is Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX (1.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is West Texas A & M University (97.9 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Lubbock?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Lubbock are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($139,250), Computer Network Architect ($103,420), Information Security Analyst ($98,480). 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 Plainview instead of Lubbock?

Plainview, TX is 44.1 miles from Lubbock 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 Lubbock an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Lubbock’s median household income of $60,487 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lubbock 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 Lubbock

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

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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