Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Pasadena, TX (2026)

Pasadena, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $1,773 to $8,014 per year for indexed programs. Pasadena has a population of about 149,345. Median household income is $64,270 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $172,160 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Pasadena

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

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

Cybersecurity Wages Near Pasadena

Pasadena is part of the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area (BLS area code 26420). 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.

Pasadena at a Glance

Other Pasadena-Area Cities With Cybersecurity Programs

• Deer Park, TX – 3.0 mi away (33,782 pop)
• La Porte, TX – 6.1 mi away (35,086 pop)
• Friendswood, TX – 10.6 mi away (39,396 pop)
• League City, TX – 12.1 mi away (102,010 pop)
• Pearland, TX – 12.3 mi away (113,570 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Pasadena, TX?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Pasadena. The closest is University of Houston in Houston, TX (12.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lone Star College System (43.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Pasadena?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Pasadena are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($172,160), Information Security Analyst ($126,370), Computer Network Architect ($124,900). 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 Deer Park instead of Pasadena?

Deer Park, TX is 3.0 miles from Pasadena 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 Pasadena an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Pasadena’s median household income of $64,270 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pasadena 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

• Cybersecurity accreditation: what to look for
• Cybersecurity concentrations and specializations
• Is a Cybersecurity degree worth it?
• Main Cybersecurity degree guide
• Online Cybersecurity programs in Texas
• Cybersecurity programs by state

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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.