Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Barre, VT (2026)

Barre, Vermont has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $6,940 to $24,442 per year for indexed programs. Barre has a population of about 8,461. Median household income is $53,288 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Vermont, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $138,460 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Barre

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer cybersecurity programs near Barre. Distances are calculated from Barre 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 Barre. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Community College of Vermont

Montpelier, VT 6.5 miles from Barre BOC Score25.7
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#2

Norwich University

Northfield, VT 8.7 miles from Barre BOC Score60.8
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#3

Champlain College

Burlington, VT 39.2 miles from Barre BOC Score52.0
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#4

River Valley Community College

Claremont, NH 56.0 miles from Barre BOC Score44.2
Published tuition$6,940 - $24,442
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#5

New England College

Henniker, NH 78.4 miles from Barre BOC Score23.4
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Vermont schools on the Vermont cybersecurity page.


Cybersecurity Wages Near Barre

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Vermont, statewide)
Information Security Analyst$109,750
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$86,020
Computer Network Architect$110,930
Computer Systems Analyst$99,610
Computer and Information Systems Manager$138,460
Computer Network Support Specialist$72,400
Computer User Support Specialist$63,030

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.


Barre at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population8,461Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$53,288Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+32.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Cybersecurity-related employment in Washington County453 workers, 215 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Barre, VT?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Barre. The closest is Community College of Vermont in Montpelier, VT (6.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is New England College (78.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles in Vermont?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles in Vermont are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($138,460), Computer Network Architect ($110,930), Information Security Analyst ($109,750). Wages for Barre workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Burlington instead of Barre?

Burlington, VT is 40.9 miles from Barre 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 Barre an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Barre’s median household income of $53,288 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Barre while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Vermont 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.