Western Governors University
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Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in South Salt Lake, UT (2026)
South Salt Lake, Utah has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs. South Salt Lake has a population of about 26,277. Median household income is $68,035 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $160,810 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Cybersecurity Schools to South Salt Lake
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer cybersecurity programs near South Salt Lake. Distances are calculated from South Salt Lake 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 South Salt Lake. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Salt Lake Community College
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Ensign College
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University of Utah
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Utah Valley University
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Utah schools on the Utah cybersecurity page.
Cybersecurity Wages Near South Salt Lake
South Salt Lake is part of the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area (BLS area code 41620). 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 | $102,830 | Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $101,913 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrator | $99,110 | Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $98,226 |
| Computer Network Architect | $121,000 | UT statewide | $119,921 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $98,400 | Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $97,522 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $160,810 | Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $159,376 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | N/A | UT statewide | – |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $62,410 | Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $61,853 |
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.
South Salt Lake at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,277 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $68,035 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 33.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 100.9 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Cybersecurity-related employment in Salt Lake County | 19,255 workers, 4,717 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other South Salt Lake-Area Cities With Cybersecurity Programs
- Murray, UT – 3.9 mi away (49,230 pop)
- Taylorsville, UT – 4.3 mi away (60,436 pop)
- Holladay, UT – 5.1 mi away (30,831 pop)
- Salt Lake City, UT – 5.2 mi away (1,061,156 pop)
- West Valley City, UT – 6.0 mi away (136,574 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near South Salt Lake, UT?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near South Salt Lake. The closest is Western Governors University in Salt Lake City, UT (1.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Utah Valley University (30.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near South Salt Lake?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near South Salt Lake are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($160,810), Computer Network Architect ($121,000), Information Security Analyst ($102,830). 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 Murray instead of South Salt Lake?
Murray, UT is 3.9 miles from South Salt Lake 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 South Salt Lake an affordable place to study cybersecurity?
South Salt Lake’s median household income of $68,035 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in South Salt Lake 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.