Best Security Management Schools Near Mount Vernon, OH (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Mount Vernon, Ohio is home to about 16,802 residents. Median household income is $54,335 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Ohio, the top-earning security management-related role is Information Security Analyst at a median $110,480 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Security Management Schools to Mount Vernon

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer security management programs near Mount Vernon, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Mount Vernon city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio security management page.

Security Management Wages Near Mount Vernon

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Ohio, statewide)
First-Line Supervisor of Protective Service Workers$74,130
Information Security Analyst$110,480
Facilities Manager$97,740
Security Guard$35,770

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.

Mount Vernon at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population16,802Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$54,335Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+24.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying security management roles in Ohio?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying security management-related roles in Ohio are: Information Security Analyst ($110,480), Facilities Manager ($97,740), First-Line Supervisor of Protective Service Workers ($74,130). Wages for Mount Vernon workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Newark instead of Mount Vernon?

Newark, OH is 21.9 miles from Mount Vernon and has its own set of local security management programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Mount Vernon an affordable place to study security management?

Mount Vernon’s median household income of $54,335 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Mount Vernon while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Ohio 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 Mount Vernon

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Data verified: August 31, 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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