Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Plano, TX (2026)

Plano, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs. Plano has a population of about 287,339. Median household income is $108,649 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 59.2% 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 Plano

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

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

Cybersecurity Wages Near Plano

Plano 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.

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.

Plano at a Glance

Other Plano-Area Cities With Cybersecurity Programs

• Richardson, TX – 5.9 mi away (113,347 pop)
• Allen, TX – 5.9 mi away (99,179 pop)
• Murphy, TX – 8.3 mi away (20,482 pop)
• Frisco, TX – 8.4 mi away (163,656 pop)
• The Colony, TX – 9.1 mi away (42,408 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Plano, TX?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Plano. The closest is The University of Texas at Dallas in Richardson, TX (4.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southern Methodist University (14.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Plano?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Plano 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 Richardson instead of Plano?

Richardson, TX is 5.9 miles from Plano 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 Plano an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Plano’s median household income of $108,649 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Plano 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

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• Cybersecurity concentrations and specializations
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• Main Cybersecurity degree guide
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• 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.