Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Oshkosh, WI (2026)

Oshkosh, Wisconsin has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $11,982 to $24,230 per year for indexed programs. Oshkosh has a population of about 66,247. Median household income is $61,929 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Oshkosh-Neenah, WI metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $163,480 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Oshkosh

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer cybersecurity programs near Oshkosh, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Oshkosh 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:

  • 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 Oshkosh. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

Oshkosh, WI 0.5 miles from Oshkosh BOC Score 59.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,548
Avg net price $14,305/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Cybersecurity Wages Near Oshkosh

Oshkosh is part of the Oshkosh-Neenah, WI metro area (BLS area code 36780). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Wisconsin statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Information Security Analyst$109,500Oshkosh-Neenah, WI$117,869
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$83,480Oshkosh-Neenah, WI$89,860
Computer Network Architect$129,060Oshkosh-Neenah, WI$138,924
Computer Systems Analyst$91,630Oshkosh-Neenah, WI$98,633
Computer and Information Systems Manager$163,480Oshkosh-Neenah, WI$175,974
Computer Network Support Specialist$81,010WI statewide$87,201
Computer User Support Specialist$59,210Oshkosh-Neenah, WI$63,735

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.


Oshkosh at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population66,247Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$61,929Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+27.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)92.9 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in Winnebago County133 workers, 62 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Oshkosh, WI?

Accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Oshkosh 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 Oshkosh?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Oshkosh are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($163,480), Computer Network Architect ($129,060), Information Security Analyst ($109,500). 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 Neenah instead of Oshkosh?

Neenah, WI is 10.7 miles from Oshkosh 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 Oshkosh an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Oshkosh’s median household income of $61,929 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Oshkosh 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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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 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.