Best Cybersecurity Schools Near Midlothian, TX (2026)

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

Midlothian, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $67,040 to $85,606 per year for indexed programs. Midlothian has a population of about 37,256. Median household income is $122,643 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $173,810 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Midlothian

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

Dallas Baptist University

Dallas, TX 16.6 miles from Midlothian
  • 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

#2

Dallas College

Dallas, TX 23.3 miles from Midlothian
  • 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
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 90

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of Dallas

Irving, TX 26.2 miles from Midlothian
  • 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

#4

Southern Methodist University

Dallas, TX 28.3 miles from Midlothian
  • 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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#5

Strayer University-Texas

Farmers Branch, TX 30.9 miles from Midlothian
  • 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

#6

The University of Texas at Dallas

Richardson, TX 38.1 miles from Midlothian
  • 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
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Weatherford College

Weatherford, TX 50.4 miles from Midlothian
  • 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

#8

Collin County Community College District

McKinney, TX 51.9 miles from Midlothian
  • 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
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Cybersecurity Wages Near Midlothian

Midlothian is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area (BLS area code 19100). 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 $133,610 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $129,593
Network and Computer Systems Administrator $103,260 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $100,155
Computer Network Architect $137,900 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $133,754
Computer Systems Analyst $122,520 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $118,836
Computer and Information Systems Manager $173,810 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $168,584
Computer Network Support Specialist $75,930 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $73,647
Computer User Support Specialist $60,710 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $58,885

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.

Midlothian at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 37,256 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $122,643 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 35.2% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 103.1 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in Ellis County 535 workers, 73 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Midlothian, TX?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Midlothian. The closest is Dallas Baptist University in Dallas, TX (16.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southern Methodist University (28.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Midlothian?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Midlothian are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($173,810), Computer Network Architect ($137,900), Information Security Analyst ($133,610). 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 Cedar Hill instead of Midlothian?

Cedar Hill, TX is 7.7 miles from Midlothian 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 Midlothian an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Midlothian’s median household income of $122,643 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Midlothian 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 Midlothian

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

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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