Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Stephenville, TX (2026)

Stephenville, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $3,660 to $13,382 per year for indexed programs. Stephenville has a population of about 21,345. Median household income is $55,504 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.5% 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 Stephenville

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer cybersecurity programs near Stephenville, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Stephenville 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 Stephenville. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Tarleton State University

Stephenville, TX 0.0 miles from Stephenville BOC Score 51.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,040
Avg net price $20,783/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Cybersecurity Wages Near Stephenville

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.


Stephenville at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population21,345Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$55,504Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+33.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Cybersecurity-related employment in Erath County18 workers, 11 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Stephenville, TX?

Accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Stephenville are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

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 Stephenville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Granbury instead of Stephenville?

Granbury, TX is 30.9 miles from Stephenville 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 Stephenville an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Stephenville’s median household income of $55,504 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Stephenville 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: July 23, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.