Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Leesburg, VA (2026)

Leesburg, Virginia has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs. Leesburg has a population of about 48,788. Median household income is $140,668 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 56.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $195,190 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Leesburg

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer cybersecurity programs near Leesburg. Distances are calculated from Leesburg city center.

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

Cybersecurity Wages Near Leesburg

Leesburg is part of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area (BLS area code 47900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Virginia statewide.

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.

Leesburg at a Glance

Other Leesburg-Area Cities With Cybersecurity Programs

• Herndon, VA – 13.0 mi away (24,393 pop)
• Gaithersburg, MD – 18.4 mi away (67,776 pop)
• Charles Town, WV – 20.2 mi away (23,759 pop)
• Rockville, MD – 21.5 mi away (66,940 pop)
• Fairfax, VA – 22.2 mi away (24,164 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Leesburg, VA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Leesburg. The closest is American Public University System in Charles Town, WV (20.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is SANS Technology Institute (24.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Leesburg?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Leesburg are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($195,190), Computer Network Architect ($159,820), Information Security Analyst ($148,950). 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 Herndon instead of Leesburg?

Herndon, VA is 13.0 miles from Leesburg 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 Leesburg an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Leesburg’s median household income of $140,668 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Leesburg 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.

Learn More About Cybersecurity Programs

• Cybersecurity accreditation: what to look for
• Cybersecurity concentrations and specializations
• Is a Cybersecurity degree worth it?
• Main Cybersecurity degree guide
• Online Cybersecurity programs in Virginia
• Cybersecurity programs by state

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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.