Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Temple, TX (2026)

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

Temple, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $3,660 to $13,382 per year for indexed programs. Temple has a population of about 86,358. Median household income is $64,945 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Killeen-Temple, TX metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $154,180 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Temple

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer cybersecurity programs near Temple. Distances are calculated from Temple 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 Temple. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Temple College

Temple, TX 3.5 miles from Temple BOC Score39.9
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#2

Central Texas College

Killeen, TX 24.9 miles from Temple BOC Score37.4
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#3

Baylor University

Waco, TX 33.7 miles from Temple BOC Score70.3
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#4

McLennan Community College

Waco, TX 35.9 miles from Temple BOC Score53.3
Published tuition$3,660 - $13,382
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#5

Texas State Technical College

Waco, TX 40.6 miles from Temple BOC Score47.5
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas cybersecurity page.

Cybersecurity Wages Near Temple

Temple is part of the Killeen-Temple, TX metro area (BLS area code 28660). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Texas statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Information Security Analyst$101,100Killeen-Temple, TX$110,977
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$91,240Killeen-Temple, TX$100,154
Computer Network Architect$90,690Killeen-Temple, TX$99,550
Computer Systems Analyst$96,510Killeen-Temple, TX$105,939
Computer and Information Systems Manager$154,180Killeen-Temple, TX$169,243
Computer Network Support Specialist$58,500Killeen-Temple, TX$64,215
Computer User Support Specialist$56,630Killeen-Temple, TX$62,162

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.

Temple at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population86,358Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$64,945Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+29.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)91.1 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in Bell County1,724 workers, 142 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Temple, TX?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Temple. The closest is Temple College in Temple, TX (3.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Texas State Technical College (40.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Temple?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Temple are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($154,180), Information Security Analyst ($101,100), Computer Systems Analyst ($96,510). 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 Belton instead of Temple?

Belton, TX is 6.3 miles from Temple 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 Temple an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Temple’s median household income of $64,945 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Temple 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 Temple

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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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