Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Staunton, VA (2026)

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

Staunton, Virginia has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs. Staunton has a population of about 25,765. Median household income is $62,586 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $160,610 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Staunton

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

Staunton is part of the Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA metro area (BLS area code 44420). 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	$127,860	Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA	$140,351
Network and Computer Systems Administrator	$82,730	Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA	$90,812
Computer Network Architect	$141,340	VA statewide	$155,148
Computer Systems Analyst	$91,380	Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA	$100,307
Computer and Information Systems Manager	$160,610	Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA	$176,301
Computer Network Support Specialist	$63,980	Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA	$70,231
Computer User Support Specialist	$58,340	Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA	$64,040

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.

Staunton at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	25,765	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$62,586	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	35.1%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)	91.1 (below U.S. average)	BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in Staunton (city) County	21 workers, 14 establishments	BLS QCEW 2024 annual

Other Staunton-Area Cities With Cybersecurity Programs

Waynesboro, VA – 10.8 mi away (21,887 pop)
Harrisonburg, VA – 21.7 mi away (72,470 pop)
Charlottesville, VA – 32.4 mi away (99,664 pop)
Lynchburg, VA – 52.9 mi away (123,795 pop)
Roanoke, VA – 78.2 mi away (215,793 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Staunton, VA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Staunton. The closest is University of Virginia-Main Campus in Charlottesville, VA (31.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Laurel Ridge Community College (74.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Staunton?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Staunton are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($160,610), Computer Network Architect ($141,340), Information Security Analyst ($127,860). 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 Waynesboro instead of Staunton?

Waynesboro, VA is 10.8 miles from Staunton 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 Staunton an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Staunton’s median household income of $62,586 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Staunton 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 Staunton

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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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