Best Cybersecurity Schools Near Blacksburg, VA (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Blacksburg, Virginia has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs. Blacksburg has a population of about 45,288. Median household income is $48,070 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 69.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $157,250 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Blacksburg

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

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Radford University

Radford, VA 9.3 miles from Blacksburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,739
Avg net price $14,578/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 71

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

American National University

Salem, VA 22.7 miles from Blacksburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
36.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $26,370
Avg net price $18,036/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Ferrum College

Ferrum, VA 30.7 miles from Blacksburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
30.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,296
Avg net price $20,082/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Bluefield University

Bluefield, VA 45.0 miles from Blacksburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
35.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 59%
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,896
Avg net price $25,573/yr
Tuition
In‑state$26,770
Out‑of‑state$26,770
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA 69.0 miles from Blacksburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
35.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,813
Avg net price $29,357/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 178

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Averett University

Danville, VA 71.9 miles from Blacksburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
39.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 57%
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,516
Avg net price $22,925/yr
Tuition
In‑state$38,550
Out‑of‑state$38,550
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

University of Virginia-Main Campus

Charlottesville, VA 119.1 miles from Blacksburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
86.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 94%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $86,863
Avg net price $21,565/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 97%
  • Programs offered: 117

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Richmond

University of Richmond, VA 160.4 miles from Blacksburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
76.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 86%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $76,178
Avg net price $31,309/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 54

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Cybersecurity Wages Near Blacksburg

Blacksburg is part of the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA metro area (BLS area code 13980). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Virginia statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Information Security Analyst $115,980 Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $125,113
Network and Computer Systems Administrator $88,390 Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $95,351
Computer Network Architect $117,030 Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $126,246
Computer Systems Analyst $96,830 Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $104,455
Computer and Information Systems Manager $157,250 Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $169,633
Computer Network Support Specialist $68,290 Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $73,668
Computer User Support Specialist $54,190 Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $58,457

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.

Blacksburg at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 45,288 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $48,070 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 69.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 92.7 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in Montgomery County 981 workers, 110 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Blacksburg, VA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Blacksburg. The closest is Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, VA (0.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Wytheville Community College (40.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Blacksburg?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Blacksburg are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($157,250), Computer Network Architect ($117,030), Information Security Analyst ($115,980). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Virginia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Christiansburg instead of Blacksburg?

Christiansburg, VA is 6.3 miles from Blacksburg 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 Blacksburg an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Blacksburg’s median household income of $48,070 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Blacksburg while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Virginia 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 Blacksburg

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Blacksburg:

Data verified: September 6, 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.

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