Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Lynchburg, VA (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Lynchburg, Virginia has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs. Lynchburg has a population of about 79,255. Median household income is $59,808 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 38.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Lynchburg, VA metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $166,840 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Lynchburg

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

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

Cybersecurity Wages Near Lynchburg

Lynchburg is part of the Lynchburg, VA metro area (BLS area code 31340). 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	$121,340	Lynchburg, VA	$135,727
Network and Computer Systems Administrator	$94,660	Lynchburg, VA	$105,884
Computer Network Architect	$108,940	Lynchburg, VA	$121,857
Computer Systems Analyst	$98,170	Lynchburg, VA	$109,810
Computer and Information Systems Manager	$166,840	Lynchburg, VA	$186,622
Computer Network Support Specialist	$60,360	Lynchburg, VA	$67,517
Computer User Support Specialist	$54,530	Lynchburg, VA	$60,996

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.

Lynchburg at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	79,255	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$59,808	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	38.5%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)	89.4 (below U.S. average)	BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in Lynchburg (city) County	235 workers, 31 establishments	BLS QCEW 2024 annual

Other Lynchburg-Area Cities With Cybersecurity Programs

Roanoke, VA – 43.0 mi away (215,793 pop)
Salem, VA – 48.1 mi away (25,549 pop)
Waynesboro, VA – 48.7 mi away (21,887 pop)
Staunton, VA – 52.9 mi away (58,077 pop)
Danville, VA – 57.7 mi away (48,015 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Lynchburg, VA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Lynchburg. The closest is University of Lynchburg in Lynchburg, VA (0.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Virginia-Main Campus (57.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Lynchburg?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Lynchburg are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($166,840), Information Security Analyst ($121,340), Computer Network Architect ($108,940). 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 Roanoke instead of Lynchburg?

Roanoke, VA is 43.0 miles from Lynchburg 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 Lynchburg an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Lynchburg’s median household income of $59,808 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lynchburg 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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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.

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