Best Security Management Schools Near Bluefield, WV (2026)

Updated August 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Bluefield, West Virginia is home to about 9,511 residents. Median household income is $43,826 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In West Virginia, the top-earning security management-related role is Facilities Manager at a median $95,050 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Security Management Schools to Bluefield

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

Security Management Wages Near Bluefield

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (West Virginia, statewide)
First-Line Supervisor of Protective Service Workers$73,280
Information Security AnalystN/A
Facilities Manager$95,050
Security Guard$28,800

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.

Bluefield at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population9,511Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$43,826Census 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 West Virginia?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying security management-related roles in West Virginia are: Facilities Manager ($95,050), First-Line Supervisor of Protective Service Workers ($73,280), Security Guard ($28,800). Wages for Bluefield workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Beckley instead of Bluefield?

Beckley, WV is 36.5 miles from Bluefield 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 Bluefield an affordable place to study security management?

Bluefield’s median household income of $43,826 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bluefield while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and West Virginia 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 Bluefield

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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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