Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Spokane Valley, WA (2026)

Spokane Valley, Washington has 4 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs. Spokane Valley has a population of about 105,460. Median household income is $70,722 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $172,900 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Spokane Valley

The 4 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 4 schools in our directory that offer cybersecurity programs near Spokane Valley. Distances are calculated from Spokane Valley 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 Spokane Valley. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Spokane Falls Community College

Spokane, WA 10.7 miles from Spokane Valley BOC Score58.1
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#2

North Idaho College

Coeur d'Alene, ID 20.4 miles from Spokane Valley BOC Score46.4
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#3

University of Idaho

Moscow, ID 65.6 miles from Spokane Valley BOC Score62.3
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#4

Lewis-Clark State College

Lewiston, ID 86.9 miles from Spokane Valley BOC Score42.6
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Washington schools on the Washington cybersecurity page.


Cybersecurity Wages Near Spokane Valley

Spokane Valley is part of the Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA metro area (BLS area code 44060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Washington statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Information Security Analyst$106,190Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA$105,872
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$94,670Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA$94,387
Computer Network Architect$130,260Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA$129,870
Computer Systems Analyst$104,180Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA$103,868
Computer and Information Systems Manager$172,900Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA$172,383
Computer Network Support Specialist$89,050Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA$88,784
Computer User Support Specialist$63,460Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA$63,270

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.


Spokane Valley at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population105,460Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$70,722Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+24.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)100.3 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in Spokane County2,698 workers, 615 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Spokane Valley, WA?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Spokane Valley. The closest is Spokane Falls Community College in Spokane, WA (10.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lewis-Clark State College (86.9 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Spokane Valley?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Spokane Valley are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($172,900), Computer Network Architect ($130,260), Information Security Analyst ($106,190). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Washington statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Spokane instead of Spokane Valley?

Spokane, WA is 9.2 miles from Spokane Valley 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 Spokane Valley an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Spokane Valley’s median household income of $70,722 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Spokane Valley while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Washington 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.