Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Vernal, UT (2026)

Vernal, Utah has 1 accredited school offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $4,250 to $15,333 per year for indexed programs. Vernal has a population of about 10,254. Median household income is $59,178 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 14.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Utah, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $163,610 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Vernal

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

#1

Brigham Young University

Provo, UT 112.0 miles from Vernal BOC Score 77.1
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $75,790
Avg net price $15,564/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 74

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Utah Valley University

Orem, UT 115.4 miles from Vernal BOC Score 80.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,486
Avg net price $6,376/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 111

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT 122.5 miles from Vernal BOC Score 77.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,170
Avg net price $16,200/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 61

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, UT 123.7 miles from Vernal BOC Score 56.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,615
Avg net price $12,548/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,658
Out‑of‑state$8,658
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Ensign College

Salt Lake City, UT 125.9 miles from Vernal BOC Score 52.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,630
Avg net price $10,824/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 59%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Snow College

Ephraim, UT 131.9 miles from Vernal BOC Score 60.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,022
Avg net price $5,552/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 49%
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Weber State University

Ogden, UT 135.8 miles from Vernal BOC Score 72.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,287
Avg net price $10,258/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 93

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Southern Utah University

Cedar City, UT 269.7 miles from Vernal BOC Score 59.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,296
Avg net price $10,462/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Cybersecurity Wages Near Vernal

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Utah, statewide)
Information Security Analyst$99,690
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$95,820
Computer Network Architect$121,000
Computer Systems Analyst$98,770
Computer and Information Systems Manager$163,610
Computer Network Support SpecialistN/A
Computer User Support Specialist$61,110

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.


Vernal at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population10,254Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$59,178Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+14.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Vernal, UT?

Accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Vernal are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles in Utah?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles in Utah are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($163,610), Computer Network Architect ($121,000), Information Security Analyst ($99,690). Wages for Vernal workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Rock Springs instead of Vernal?

Rock Springs, WY is 80.7 miles from Vernal 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 Vernal an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Vernal’s median household income of $59,178 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Vernal 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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Other Programs Available in Vernal

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Data verified: July 23, 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.