Utah Valley University
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Online programsYes
Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in American Fork, UT (2026)
American Fork, Utah has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $6,496 to $20,879 per year for indexed programs. American Fork has a population of about 35,312. Median household income is $95,823 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 42.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $168,730 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Cybersecurity Schools to American Fork
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer cybersecurity programs near American Fork. Distances are calculated from American Fork 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 American Fork. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Brigham Young University
Published tuition$6,496 - $20,879
Online programs--
Salt Lake Community College
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Online programsYes
Western Governors University
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Online programsYes
University of Utah
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Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Utah schools on the Utah cybersecurity page.
Cybersecurity Wages Near American Fork
American Fork is part of the Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT metro area (BLS area code 39340). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Utah statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Security Analyst | $97,430 | Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | $99,216 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrator | $95,820 | Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | $97,576 |
| Computer Network Architect | $126,000 | Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | $128,310 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $98,970 | Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | $100,784 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $168,730 | Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | $171,823 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $76,360 | Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | $77,760 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $59,390 | Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | $60,479 |
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.
American Fork at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 35,312 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $95,823 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 42.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 98.2 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Cybersecurity-related employment in Utah County | 14,456 workers, 911 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other American Fork-Area Cities With Cybersecurity Programs
- Pleasant Grove, UT – 2.8 mi away (38,756 pop)
- Lehi, UT – 4.7 mi away (61,130 pop)
- Saratoga Springs, UT – 6.9 mi away (26,887 pop)
- Orem, UT – 7.6 mi away (97,499 pop)
- Draper, UT – 8.6 mi away (47,328 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near American Fork, UT?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near American Fork. The closest is Utah Valley University in Orem, UT (8.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Utah (26.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near American Fork?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near American Fork are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($168,730), Computer Network Architect ($126,000), Computer Systems Analyst ($98,970). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Utah statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Pleasant Grove instead of American Fork?
Pleasant Grove, UT is 2.8 miles from American Fork 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 American Fork an affordable place to study cybersecurity?
American Fork’s median household income of $95,823 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in American Fork while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Utah 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: 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.