Cybersecurity training in New Jersey

15 cybersecurity programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

7 schools offer these cybersecurity programs, and New Jersey has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Information security analysts protect an organization's computer networks and systems. Most have a bachelor's degree in a computer field and work experience, though some start with a high school diploma plus industry training and certifications, and many employers prefer certified candidates.¹ In New Jersey, 13 of the 15 programs take students without a high school diploma.

See the 15 programs

How much does cybersecurity training cost in New Jersey?

$3,395 to $4,000 is what most cybersecurity programs in New Jersey cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 15 programs with a price. All of them: $1,995 to $21,000

In the typical program

Finished the program: Not enough data
Working 6 months later: Not enough data
Earned a year, estimated: Not enough data
Length: Not reported

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in New Jersey may also offer cybersecurity training. How these figures are made

Is there free cybersecurity training in New Jersey?

Yes, if you qualify. WIOA (public workforce funding) can pay for any program on this page, in full or in part, depending on local limits.²³⁴In program year 2024 it paid toward the training of at least 65 people at 3 of the 15 programs here.
Ask an American Job Center whether you qualify, or call 1-877-872-5627.⁵ Before funding training, the center goes through an assessment and a career plan with you.⁴
Or pay yourself. Most cybersecurity programs in New Jersey cost $3,395 to $4,000. Prices on this page run from $1,995 to $21,000.

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 15 cybersecurity programs in New Jersey approved for WIOA funding

15 programs

Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
AWSAZURE Network Security Specialist
Bar PC Training LLC PCS
Point Pleasant
High school diploma or equivalent
Bar PC Training LLC PCS, Point Pleasant · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$35,400
Price if you pay yourself$2,100
37 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, AWSAZURE Network Security Specialist at Bar PC Training LLC PCS
More details about AWSAZURE Network Security Specialist at Bar PC Training LLC PCS
Finished
90%
Working at 6 months
69%
Earned in a quarter
$8,847
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
39
a year, estimated
$35,400
price
$2,100
trained with WIOA funding
37
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
Cyber Security Analyst Certification Pro
Kaizen Technologies Inc. PCS
Edison
No diploma needed
Kaizen Technologies Inc. PCS, Edison · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$41,100
Price if you pay yourself$4,151
16 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Cyber Security Analyst Certification Pro at Kaizen Technologies Inc. PCS
More details about Cyber Security Analyst Certification Pro at Kaizen Technologies Inc. PCS
Finished
86%
Working at 6 months
80%
Earned in a quarter
$10,266
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
16
a year, estimated
$41,100
price
$4,151
trained with WIOA funding
16
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
AWS NetworkSecuritySpclstWinSvrOnline
Bar PC Training LLC PCS
Point Pleasant
High school diploma or equivalent
Bar PC Training LLC PCS, Point Pleasant · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,000
12 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, AWS NetworkSecuritySpclstWinSvrOnline at Bar PC Training LLC PCS
More details about AWS NetworkSecuritySpclstWinSvrOnline at Bar PC Training LLC PCS
Finished
75%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$350
Students counted
12
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$4,000
trained with WIOA funding
12
Security certification exam prepIn personNo diploma needed
Certified Information Systems Auditor C
Rutgers Center for Continuing Professional Development
New Brunswick
No diploma needed
Rutgers Center for Continuing Professional Development, New Brunswick · Security certification exam prep · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,995
Program website, Certified Information Systems Auditor C at Rutgers Center for Continuing Professional Development
More details about Certified Information Systems Auditor C at Rutgers Center for Continuing Professional Development
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$1,995
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
Certified Information Systems Security P
Rutgers Center for Continuing Professional Development
New Brunswick
No diploma needed
Rutgers Center for Continuing Professional Development, New Brunswick · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,995
Program website, Certified Information Systems Security P at Rutgers Center for Continuing Professional Development
More details about Certified Information Systems Security P at Rutgers Center for Continuing Professional Development
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$1,995
Security certification exam prepIn personNo diploma needed
Certified Ethical Hacker Voucher Includ
Rutgers Center for Continuing Professional Development
New Brunswick
No diploma needed
Rutgers Center for Continuing Professional Development, New Brunswick · Security certification exam prep · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,395
Program website, Certified Ethical Hacker Voucher Includ at Rutgers Center for Continuing Professional Development
More details about Certified Ethical Hacker Voucher Includ at Rutgers Center for Continuing Professional Development
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$3,395
Security certification exam prepIn personNo diploma needed
Certified Ethical Hacker with examonlin
Rutgers Center for Continuing Professional Development
New Brunswick
No diploma needed
Rutgers Center for Continuing Professional Development, New Brunswick · Security certification exam prep · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,395
Program website, Certified Ethical Hacker with examonlin at Rutgers Center for Continuing Professional Development
More details about Certified Ethical Hacker with examonlin at Rutgers Center for Continuing Professional Development
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$3,395
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
Network Security Expert
Avtech Institute of Technology South Plainfield PCS
South Plainfield
No diploma needed
Avtech Institute of Technology South Plainfield PCS, South Plainfield · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,699
Program website, Network Security Expert at Avtech Institute of Technology South Plainfield PCS
More details about Network Security Expert at Avtech Institute of Technology South Plainfield PCS
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$3,699
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
Network Security Expert
Avtech Institute of Technology Eatontown PCS
Eatontown
No diploma needed
Avtech Institute of Technology Eatontown PCS, Eatontown · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,699
Program website, Network Security Expert at Avtech Institute of Technology Eatontown PCS
More details about Network Security Expert at Avtech Institute of Technology Eatontown PCS
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$3,699
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
Network Security Professional
Avtech Institute of Technology South Plainfield PCS
South Plainfield
No diploma needed
Avtech Institute of Technology South Plainfield PCS, South Plainfield · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,699
Program website, Network Security Professional at Avtech Institute of Technology South Plainfield PCS
More details about Network Security Professional at Avtech Institute of Technology South Plainfield PCS
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$3,699
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
Network Security Professional
Avtech Institute of Technology Eatontown PCS
Eatontown
No diploma needed
Avtech Institute of Technology Eatontown PCS, Eatontown · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,699
Program website, Network Security Professional at Avtech Institute of Technology Eatontown PCS
More details about Network Security Professional at Avtech Institute of Technology Eatontown PCS
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$3,699
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
Cyber Security Certification CSC
LasComp Institute of IT Hackensack PCS
Hackensack
No diploma needed
LasComp Institute of IT Hackensack PCS, Hackensack · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,000
Program website, Cyber Security Certification CSC at LasComp Institute of IT Hackensack PCS
More details about Cyber Security Certification CSC at LasComp Institute of IT Hackensack PCS
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$75
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$4,000
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
Cyber Security Certification CSC Vir
LasComp Institute of IT Hackensack PCS
Hackensack
No diploma needed
LasComp Institute of IT Hackensack PCS, Hackensack · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,000
Program website, Cyber Security Certification CSC Vir at LasComp Institute of IT Hackensack PCS
More details about Cyber Security Certification CSC Vir at LasComp Institute of IT Hackensack PCS
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$75
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$4,000
Security certification exam prepIn personNo diploma needed
Certified Information Security Manager
Rutgers Center for Continuing Professional Development
New Brunswick
No diploma needed
Rutgers Center for Continuing Professional Development, New Brunswick · Security certification exam prep · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$5,995
Program website, Certified Information Security Manager at Rutgers Center for Continuing Professional Development
More details about Certified Information Security Manager at Rutgers Center for Continuing Professional Development
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$125
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$5,995
Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
Cyber Security Specialist Certification
LasComp Institute of IT Montvale
Montvale
No diploma needed
LasComp Institute of IT Montvale, Montvale · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$21,000
Program website, Cyber Security Specialist Certification at LasComp Institute of IT Montvale
More details about Cyber Security Specialist Certification at LasComp Institute of IT Montvale
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$75
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$21,000

How to pay for cybersecurity training in New Jersey

WIOA funding can pay for cybersecurity training in New Jersey

Every program on this page is approved for WIOA funding: public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It can pay for training for eligible adults, people who lost their job and young people.²People on public assistance, with a low income or lacking basic skills come first, and veterans have priority.³Your state or local area may limit how much WIOA pays and for how long. If a program costs more, a Pell Grant, a scholarship or severance pay can cover the rest.⁴

Ask at an American Job Center

Eligibility rules apply, and services vary from state to state. Your local American Job Center can tell you whether you qualify. The Department of Labor's page links to the center finder, or call 1-877-US-2JOBS (1-877-872-5627).⁵

Financial aid and grants for cybersecurity training

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.⁶⁷

GI Bill for cybersecurity training

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.⁸

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Does WIOA pay for job training? Who qualifies and how to apply

Quick facts: Cybersecurity training in New Jersey

programs with a price cost under $3,000: 3 of 15
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare: 11th of 32
cybersecurity programs here, against the typical state's 12: 15 vs 12

State comparisons use the same figures as the cybersecurity training by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

Where the New Jersey cybersecurity program numbers come from

Which New Jersey cybersecurity programs are on this list?

These are the cybersecurity programs New Jersey approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).⁹ The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what New Jersey offers.

How New Jersey cybersecurity program prices are reported

The price is tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported it. "Trained with WIOA funding" on a program counts the people whose training there WIOA paid toward through a training account in program year 2024; the file never gives counts under 3, so a program without the line may still take WIOA students. It does not say how much of the price WIOA covered. Prices under $100 are treated as not reported, because the file holds many blanks entered as $0. Check the current price with the school.

What the graduate results of these programs measure

The figures at the top of this page are the middle program among those that report results: half did better, half did worse. Results describe students who left each program in recent years: the share who finished, the share working in the second quarter after leaving, and the middle earnings of those working in that quarter. States report earnings for that one quarter because they take them from the wage reports employers file every three months. The yearly figure here is that quarter times four, rounded to the nearest $100: an estimate, and an early one, since it is measured about half a year after training. The quarter as reported is under "More details" on each program. Results are withheld for small programs, and they describe past students, so they are no guarantee.

Why do some cybersecurity programs say "Not reported"?

Where a school or the state left a field empty, or the Department of Labor withheld it, the page says "Not reported". Nothing here is estimated to fill a gap.

Why the kind of school is left off each program

The file also records whether a school is public, private or nonprofit, but those entries are wrong too often to print next to a school's name, so this page leaves them out.

How reliable are the New Jersey figures?

The US Department of Labor's own results site lists New Jersey among the states with "known data quality concerns".¹⁰ The figures here are shown as the state reported them; check them with the school before you enroll.

Sources for the facts about cybersecurity training in New Jersey

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Cybersecurity training in New Jersey

How much does cybersecurity training cost in New Jersey?

Is there free cybersecurity training in New Jersey?

All 15 cybersecurity programs in New Jersey approved for WIOA funding

AWSAZURE Network Security Specialist

Cyber Security Analyst Certification Pro

AWS NetworkSecuritySpclstWinSvrOnline

Certified Information Systems Auditor C

Certified Information Systems Security P

Certified Ethical Hacker Voucher Includ

Certified Ethical Hacker with examonlin

Network Security Expert