Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Lubbock, TX (2026)

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

Lubbock, Texas has 3 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $9,101 to $34,762 per year for indexed 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 3 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 3 schools in our directory that offer cybersecurity programs near Lubbock. Distances are calculated from Lubbock 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 Lubbock. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX 2.0 miles from Lubbock BOC Score71.1
Published tuitionContact school for pricing
Online programsYes

Visit website

#2

Wayland Baptist University

Plainview, TX 43.9 miles from Lubbock BOC Score39.0
Published tuition$23,186 - $34,762
Online programsYes

Visit website

#3

West Texas A & M University

Canyon, TX 98.0 miles from Lubbock BOC Score46.6
Published tuition$9,101 - $23,383
Online programsYes

Visit website

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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Information Security Analyst$98,480Lubbock, TX$107,864
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$72,530Lubbock, TX$79,441
Computer Network Architect$103,420Lubbock, TX$113,275
Computer Systems Analyst$85,660Lubbock, TX$93,823
Computer and Information Systems Manager$139,250Lubbock, TX$152,519
Computer Network Support Specialist$48,310Lubbock, TX$52,913
Computer User Support Specialist$49,840Lubbock, 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

MetricValueSource
Population261,078Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$60,487Census 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 County826 workers, 107 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

Other Lubbock-Area Cities With Cybersecurity Programs

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 (2.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is West Texas A & M University (98.0 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.

Learn More About Cybersecurity Programs

Other Programs Available in Lubbock

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

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.

Back to Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Texas (2026)

Return to Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Texas (2026)