Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in La Crosse, WI (2026)

La Crosse, Wisconsin has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs. La Crosse has a population of about 51,791. Median household income is $53,803 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $141,100 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Cybersecurity Schools to La Crosse

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

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

Cybersecurity Wages Near La Crosse

La Crosse is part of the La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN metro area (BLS area code 29100). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Wisconsin statewide.

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.

La Crosse at a Glance

Other La Crosse-Area Cities With Cybersecurity Programs

• Winona, MN – 27.0 mi away (30,208 pop)
• Rochester, MN – 63.6 mi away (114,976 pop)
• Eau Claire, WI – 70.1 mi away (106,681 pop)
• Wisconsin Rapids, WI – 79.9 mi away (28,406 pop)
• Austin, MN – 87.8 mi away (25,105 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near La Crosse, WI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near La Crosse. The closest is University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in La Crosse, WI (0.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Chippewa Valley Technical College (68.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near La Crosse?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near La Crosse are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($141,100), Computer Network Architect ($125,010), Information Security Analyst ($106,190). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Wisconsin statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Winona instead of La Crosse?

Winona, MN is 27.0 miles from La Crosse 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 La Crosse an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

La Crosse’s median household income of $53,803 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in La Crosse 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.

Learn More About Cybersecurity Programs

• Cybersecurity accreditation: what to look for
• Cybersecurity concentrations and specializations
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• Main Cybersecurity degree guide
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• Cybersecurity programs by state

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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.