Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Waco, TX (2026)

Waco, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $3,660 to $13,382 per year for indexed programs. Waco has a population of about 141,925. Median household income is $51,468 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Waco, TX metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $141,810 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Waco

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

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

Cybersecurity Wages Near Waco

Waco is part of the Waco, TX metro area (BLS area code 47380). 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.

Waco at a Glance

Other Waco-Area Cities With Cybersecurity Programs

• Temple, TX – 33.4 mi away (100,641 pop)
• Belton, TX – 38.8 mi away (20,873 pop)
• Harker Heights, TX – 43.9 mi away (29,757 pop)
• Killeen, TX – 46.2 mi away (243,947 pop)
• Copperas Cove, TX – 52.6 mi away (32,808 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Waco, TX?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Waco. The closest is McLennan Community College in Waco, TX (2.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Central Texas College (47.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Waco?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Waco are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($141,810), Information Security Analyst ($129,890), Computer Network Architect ($107,750). 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 Temple instead of Waco?

Temple, TX is 33.4 miles from Waco 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 Waco an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Waco’s median household income of $51,468 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Waco 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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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.