Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Plainview, TX (2026)

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

Plainview, Texas has 3 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $9,101 to $34,762 per year for indexed programs. Plainview has a population of about 19,893. Median household income is $45,991 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Texas, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $171,530 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Plainview

The 3 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 3 schools in our directory that offer cybersecurity programs near Plainview. Distances are calculated from Plainview 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 Plainview. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Wayland Baptist University

Plainview, TX 0.4 miles from Plainview BOC Score39.0
Published tuition$23,186 - $34,762
Online programsYes

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#2

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX 42.5 miles from Plainview BOC Score71.1
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Online programsYes

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#3

West Texas A & M University

Canyon, TX 55.9 miles from Plainview BOC Score46.6
Published tuition$9,101 - $23,383
Online programsYes

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

Cybersecurity Wages Near Plainview

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Texas, statewide)
Information Security Analyst$129,890
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$101,240
Computer Network Architect$133,310
Computer Systems Analyst$107,390
Computer and Information Systems Manager$171,530
Computer Network Support Specialist$66,780
Computer User Support Specialist$59,490

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.

Plainview at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population19,893Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$45,991Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+15.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Plainview, TX?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Plainview. The closest is Wayland Baptist University in Plainview, TX (0.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is West Texas A & M University (55.9 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles in Texas?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles in Texas are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($171,530), Computer Network Architect ($133,310), Information Security Analyst ($129,890). Wages for Plainview workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Lubbock instead of Plainview?

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

Plainview’s median household income of $45,991 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Plainview 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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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.

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