Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Fairmont, WV (2026)

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

Fairmont, West Virginia has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs. Fairmont has a population of about 18,303. Median household income is $60,791 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 31.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In West Virginia, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $139,820 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Fairmont

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

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

Cybersecurity Wages Near Fairmont

Occupation	Median Annual Wage (West Virginia, statewide)
Information Security Analyst	N/A
Network and Computer Systems Administrator	$74,490
Computer Network Architect	$122,520
Computer Systems Analyst	N/A
Computer and Information Systems Manager	$139,820
Computer Network Support Specialist	$46,840
Computer User Support Specialist	$55,350

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.

Fairmont at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	18,303	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$60,791	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	31.1%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Cybersecurity-related employment in Marion County	400 workers, 60 establishments	BLS QCEW 2024 annual

Other Fairmont-Area Cities With Cybersecurity Programs

Morgantown, WV – 15.5 mi away (73,183 pop)
Clarksburg, WV – 16.1 mi away (42,552 pop)
Uniontown, PA – 36.9 mi away (49,241 pop)
Monessen, PA – 48.7 mi away (63,467 pop)
Wheeling, WV – 50.5 mi away (78,088 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Fairmont, WV?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Fairmont. The closest is Pierpont Community and Technical College in Fairmont, WV (3.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Garrett College (43.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles in West Virginia?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles in West Virginia are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($139,820), Computer Network Architect ($122,520), Network and Computer Systems Administrator ($74,490). Wages for Fairmont workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Morgantown instead of Fairmont?

Morgantown, WV is 15.5 miles from Fairmont 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 Fairmont an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Fairmont’s median household income of $60,791 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fairmont 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: 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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