Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Fort Atkinson, WI (2026)

Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs. Fort Atkinson has a population of about 12,490. Median household income is $75,350 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Wisconsin, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $160,140 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Fort Atkinson

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

#1

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Whitewater, WI 7.6 miles from Fort Atkinson BOC Score67.1
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#2

Blackhawk Technical College

Janesville, WI 19.0 miles from Fort Atkinson BOC Score45.1
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#3

Madison Area Technical College

Madison, WI 27.9 miles from Fort Atkinson BOC Score59.1
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#4

Waukesha County Technical College

Pewaukee, WI 31.5 miles from Fort Atkinson BOC Score62.3
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#5

Rock Valley College

Rockford, IL 43.4 miles from Fort Atkinson BOC Score49.6
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Wisconsin schools on the Wisconsin cybersecurity page.


Cybersecurity Wages Near Fort Atkinson

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Wisconsin, statewide)
Information Security Analyst$101,550
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$83,650
Computer Network Architect$131,720
Computer Systems Analyst$100,440
Computer and Information Systems Manager$160,140
Computer Network Support Specialist$81,010
Computer User Support Specialist$58,810

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.


Fort Atkinson at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population12,490Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$75,350Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+26.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Cybersecurity-related employment in Jefferson County173 workers, 35 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Fort Atkinson, WI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Fort Atkinson. The closest is University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in Whitewater, WI (7.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Rock Valley College (43.4 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles in Wisconsin?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles in Wisconsin are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($160,140), Computer Network Architect ($131,720), Information Security Analyst ($101,550). Wages for Fort Atkinson workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Janesville instead of Fort Atkinson?

Janesville, WI is 18.7 miles from Fort Atkinson 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 Fort Atkinson an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Fort Atkinson’s median household income of $75,350 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fort Atkinson while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Wisconsin 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 Fort Atkinson

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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.