Best Digital Forensics Schools Near Nogales, AZ (2026)

Nogales, Arizona has 1 accredited school offering digital forensics programs. Nogales has a population of about 19,753. Median household income is $40,745 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Arizona, the top-earning digital forensics-related role is Information Security Analysts at a median $125,260 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Digital Forensics Schools to Nogales

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer digital forensics programs near Nogales, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Nogales 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 Nogales. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score โ€” U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ 60.1 miles from Nogales
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
69.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,979
Avg net price $16,674/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 250

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Advancing Technology

Tempe, AZ 152.0 miles from Nogales
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
67.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,719
Avg net price $28,522/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 23

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of Phoenix-Arizona

Phoenix, AZ 154.9 miles from Nogales
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
30.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,752
Avg net price $13,520/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 41%
  • Programs offered: 61

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ 164.2 miles from Nogales
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
33.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,186
Avg net price $22,472/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 108

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott

Prescott, AZ 241.4 miles from Nogales
  • 4 year
57.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $84,131
Avg net price $40,287/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Arizona schools on the Arizona digital forensics page.


Digital Forensics Wages Near Nogales

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Arizona, statewide)
Information Security Analysts $125,260
Computer Occupations, All Other $105,240
Detectives and Criminal Investigators $102,340
Forensic Science Technicians $63,250
Computer Systems Analysts $103,530
Computer Network Support Specialists $68,880
Private Detectives and Investigators $61,030
Network and Computer Systems Administrators $90,280

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.


Nogales at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 19,753 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $40,745 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 18.4% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited digital forensics schools are near Nogales, AZ?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering digital forensics programs near Nogales. The closest is University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ (60.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Arizona (60.1 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying digital forensics roles in Arizona?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying digital forensics-related roles in Arizona are: Information Security Analysts ($125,260), Computer Occupations, All Other ($105,240), Computer Systems Analysts ($103,530). Wages for Nogales workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Sierra Vista instead of Nogales?

Sierra Vista, AZ is 39.0 miles from Nogales and has its own set of local digital forensics programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Nogales an affordable place to study digital forensics?

Nogales’s median household income of $40,745 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Nogales while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Arizona 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 Nogales

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Data verified: September 7, 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.