Best Cybersecurity Schools Near Texarkana, TX (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Texarkana, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs. Texarkana has a population of about 36,039. Median household income is $49,240 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Texas, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer Network Architect at a median $133,310 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Texarkana

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

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

The University of Texas at Tyler

Tyler, TX 103.7 miles from Texarkana
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,053
Avg net price $13,323/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 64

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

East Texas A&M University

Commerce, TX 106.2 miles from Texarkana
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
49.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,296
Avg net price $11,841/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 60%
  • Programs offered: 69

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Stephen F Austin State University

Nacogdoches, TX 130.5 miles from Texarkana
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,634
Avg net price $14,260/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 86

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Grayson College

Denison, TX 148.0 miles from Texarkana
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,873
Avg net price $5,880/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 29%
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Collin County Community College District

McKinney, TX 149.0 miles from Texarkana
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 20%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,701
Avg net price $8,969/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

The University of Texas at Dallas

Richardson, TX 157.5 miles from Texarkana
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
78.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,227
Avg net price $18,267/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Southern Methodist University

Dallas, TX 161.8 miles from Texarkana
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
73.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 63%
Graduation rate 84%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,354
Avg net price $40,892/yr
Tuition
In‑state$67,040
Out‑of‑state$67,040
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 105

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Dallas College

Dallas, TX 163.9 miles from Texarkana
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 23%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,714
Avg net price $3,214/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 90

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Cybersecurity Wages Near Texarkana

Texarkana is part of the Texarkana, TX-AR metro area (BLS area code 45500). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Texas statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Information Security Analyst $129,890 TX statewide $154,631
Network and Computer Systems Administrator $76,020 Texarkana, TX-AR $90,500
Computer Network Architect $133,310 TX statewide $158,702
Computer Systems Analyst $90,640 Texarkana, TX-AR $107,905
Computer and Information Systems Manager $128,650 Texarkana, TX-AR $153,155
Computer Network Support Specialist $66,780 TX statewide $79,500
Computer User Support Specialist $48,520 Texarkana, TX-AR $57,762

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.

Texarkana at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 36,039 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $49,240 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 24.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 84.0 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in Bowie County 199 workers, 36 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Texarkana, TX?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Texarkana. The closest is University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana in Hope, AR (30.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southern Arkansas University Tech (79.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Texarkana?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Texarkana are: Computer Network Architect ($133,310), Information Security Analyst ($129,890), Computer and Information Systems Manager ($128,650). 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 Texarkana instead of Texarkana?

Texarkana, AR is 5.0 miles from Texarkana 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 Texarkana an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Texarkana’s median household income of $49,240 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Texarkana 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 Texarkana

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Texarkana:

Data verified: September 6, 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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