Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Petersburg, VA (2026)

Petersburg, Virginia has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $48,002 to $77,290 per year for indexed programs. Petersburg has a population of about 33,365. Median household income is $50,741 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Richmond, VA metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $180,640 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Petersburg

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

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

Cybersecurity Wages Near Petersburg

Petersburg is part of the Richmond, VA metro area (BLS area code 40060). 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.

Petersburg at a Glance

Other Petersburg-Area Cities With Cybersecurity Programs

• Hopewell, VA – 7.9 mi away (22,735 pop)
• Richmond, VA – 22.9 mi away (1,041,877 pop)
• Williamsburg, VA – 37.9 mi away (81,840 pop)
• Newport News, VA – 48.6 mi away (181,825 pop)
• Roanoke Rapids, NC – 54.3 mi away (23,546 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Petersburg, VA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Petersburg. The closest is Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA (24.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Old Dominion University (63.6 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Petersburg?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Petersburg are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($180,640), Computer Network Architect ($129,210), Information Security Analyst ($126,230). 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 Hopewell instead of Petersburg?

Hopewell, VA is 7.9 miles from Petersburg 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 Petersburg an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Petersburg’s median household income of $50,741 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Petersburg 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.