Best Security Management Schools Near Vernal, UT (2026)

Vernal, Utah is home to about 10,254 residents. Median household income is $59,178 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 14.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Utah, the top-earning security management-related role is Information Security Analyst at a median $99,690 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Security Management Schools to Vernal

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer security management programs near Vernal, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Vernal 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 Utah schools on the Utah security management page.

Security Management Wages Near Vernal

Occupation	Median Annual Wage (Utah, statewide)
First-Line Supervisor of Protective Service Workers	$73,920
Information Security Analyst	$99,690
Facilities Manager	$99,320
Security Guard	$42,700

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.

Vernal at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	10,254	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$59,178	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	14.6%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

Other Vernal-Area Cities With Security Management Programs

Rock Springs, WY – 80.7 mi away (27,173 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying security management-related roles in Utah are: Information Security Analyst ($99,690), Facilities Manager ($99,320), First-Line Supervisor of Protective Service Workers ($73,920). Wages for Vernal workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Rock Springs instead of Vernal?

Rock Springs, WY is 80.7 miles from Vernal 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 Vernal an affordable place to study security management?

Vernal’s median household income of $59,178 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Vernal while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Utah 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 Vernal

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Data verified: August 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.

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