Charleston, West Virginia has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $8,942 to $21,299 per year for indexed programs. Charleston has a population of about 47,918. Median household income is $64,512 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 44.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Charleston, WV metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer Network Architect at a median $131,210 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Charleston
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer cybersecurity programs near Charleston, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Charleston city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Charleston.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
17%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$40,092
TuitionIn‑state$13,920
Out‑of‑state$13,920
Key stats- Retention rate: 100%
- Programs offered: 15
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$46,354
Avg net price
$7,502/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 75%
- Programs offered: 52
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$46,857
Avg net price
$9,032/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 66%
- Programs offered: 23
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$55,939
Avg net price
$15,634/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 82%
- Programs offered: 59
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$31,912
Avg net price
$15,520/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
65%
Avg net price
$11,956/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$24,900
Avg net price
$25,751/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 80%
- Programs offered: 11
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$44,409
Avg net price
$9,597/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 96%
- Programs offered: 58
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all West Virginia schools on the West Virginia cybersecurity page.
Cybersecurity Wages Near Charleston
Charleston is part of the Charleston, WV metro area (BLS area code 16620). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to West Virginia statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Information Security Analyst | $64,840 | Charleston, WV | $73,100 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrator | $72,040 | Charleston, WV | $81,218 |
| Computer Network Architect | $131,210 | Charleston, WV | $147,926 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | N/A | WV statewide | – |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $101,560 | Charleston, WV | $114,498 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $52,670 | Charleston, WV | $59,380 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $50,700 | Charleston, WV | $57,159 |
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.
Charleston at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 47,918 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $64,512 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 44.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 88.7 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Cybersecurity-related employment in Kanawha County | 1,209 workers, 194 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Charleston-Area Cities With Cybersecurity Programs
- Huntington, WV – 43.7 mi away (198,419 pop)
- Beckley, WV – 45.8 mi away (61,693 pop)
- Ashland, KY – 55.4 mi away (21,038 pop)
- Parkersburg, WV – 63.3 mi away (65,331 pop)
- Athens, OH – 72.1 mi away (30,077 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Charleston, WV?
Accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Charleston are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.
What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Charleston?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Charleston are: Computer Network Architect ($131,210), Computer and Information Systems Manager ($101,560), Network and Computer Systems Administrator ($72,040). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with West Virginia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Huntington instead of Charleston?
Huntington, WV is 43.7 miles from Charleston 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 Charleston an affordable place to study cybersecurity?
Charleston’s median household income of $64,512 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Charleston while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and West 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: July 23, 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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