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Cybersecurity training in San Antonio, Texas

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

9 schools offer these cybersecurity programs with classes in the San Antonio-New Braunfels area, and every one is approved 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 San Antonio, 5 of the 17 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 10 are taught partly or fully online.

See the 17 programs

All 111 cybersecurity programs in Texas, including online programs

How much does cybersecurity training cost in San Antonio?

$2,895 to $6,964 is what most cybersecurity programs in San Antonio cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 17 programs with a price. All of them: $1,046 to $35,450

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 San Antonio may also offer cybersecurity training. How these figures are made

Is there free cybersecurity training in San Antonio?

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

All 17 cybersecurity programs in San Antonio approved for WIOA funding

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17 programs

  • Cybersecurity (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Information Assurance and Cybersecurity A.A.S.

    ACCD San Antonio College

    San Antonio

    High school diploma or equivalent

    ACCD San Antonio College, San Antonio · Cybersecurity (associate degree) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$35,400
    Price if you pay yourself$6,250

    4 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Information Assurance and Cybersecurity A.A.S. at ACCD San Antonio College
    More details about Information Assurance and Cybersecurity A.A.S. at ACCD San Antonio College
    Finished
    23%
    Working at 6 months
    65%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,846
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $3,348
    Students counted
    570

    Listed 3 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.

    a year, estimated
    $35,400
    price
    $6,250
    trained with WIOA funding
    4

  • Cybersecurity (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cyber Defense A.A.S.

    Accd Northeast Lakeview College

    Universal City

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Accd Northeast Lakeview College, Universal City · Cybersecurity (associate degree) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$28,600
    Price if you pay yourself$6,250
    Program website, Cyber Defense A.A.S. at Accd Northeast Lakeview College
    More details about Cyber Defense A.A.S. at Accd Northeast Lakeview College
    Finished
    32%
    Working at 6 months
    63%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,154
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,000
    Students counted
    266
    a year, estimated
    $28,600
    price
    $6,250

  • Cybersecurity (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cyber Defense AAS

    Accd Northeast Lakeview College

    Universal City

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Accd Northeast Lakeview College, Universal City · Cybersecurity (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$18,500
    Price if you pay yourself$6,964
    Program website, Cyber Defense AAS at Accd Northeast Lakeview College
    More details about Cyber Defense AAS at Accd Northeast Lakeview College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    75%
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,632
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $3,000
    Students counted
    36
    a year, estimated
    $18,500
    price
    $6,964

  • Cybersecurity (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cloud Computing & Cybersecurity Associate

    Lamson Institute

    San Antonio

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Lamson Institute, San Antonio · Cybersecurity (associate degree) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$22,900
    Price if you pay yourself$35,450
    Program website, Cloud Computing & Cybersecurity Associate at Lamson Institute
    More details about Cloud Computing & Cybersecurity Associate at Lamson Institute
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,719
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,600
    Students counted
    26
    a year, estimated
    $22,900
    price
    $35,450

  • Security certification exam prepHybridNo diploma needed

    Certified Ethical Hacker (Voucher Included)

    University of Texas San Antonio

    San Antonio

    No diploma needed

    University of Texas San Antonio, San Antonio · Security certification exam prep · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,895
    Program website, Certified Ethical Hacker (Voucher Included) at University of Texas San Antonio
    More details about Certified Ethical Hacker (Voucher Included) at University of Texas San Antonio
    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
    15
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,895

  • Security certification exam prepIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Comptia Security Certification Preparation Osa

    Accd Northeast Lakeview College

    Universal City

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Accd Northeast Lakeview College, Universal City · Security certification exam prep · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,046
    Program website, Comptia Security Certification Preparation Osa at Accd Northeast Lakeview College
    More details about Comptia Security Certification Preparation Osa at Accd Northeast Lakeview College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $450
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,046

  • Security certification exam prepHybridNo diploma needed

    Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) (Voucher Included)

    University of Texas San Antonio

    San Antonio

    No diploma needed

    University of Texas San Antonio, San Antonio · Security certification exam prep · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,395
    Program website, Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) (Voucher Included) at University of Texas San Antonio
    More details about Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) (Voucher Included) at University of Texas San Antonio
    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
    $1,395

  • Security certification exam prepHybridNo diploma needed

    CompTIA Security+ Certification Training (Voucher Included)

    University of Texas San Antonio

    San Antonio

    No diploma needed

    University of Texas San Antonio, San Antonio · Security certification exam prep · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,895
    Program website, CompTIA Security+ Certification Training (Voucher Included) at University of Texas San Antonio
    More details about CompTIA Security+ Certification Training (Voucher Included) at University of Texas San Antonio
    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
    $1,895

  • Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certificate Information Security Assurance

    ACCD Northwest Vista College

    San Antonio

    High school diploma or equivalent

    ACCD Northwest Vista College, San Antonio · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,168
    Program website, Certificate Information Security Assurance at ACCD Northwest Vista College
    More details about Certificate Information Security Assurance at ACCD Northwest Vista College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $325
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,168

  • Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist Level I Certificate

    Accd Northeast Lakeview College

    Universal City

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Accd Northeast Lakeview College, Universal City · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,908
    Program website, Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist Level I Certificate at Accd Northeast Lakeview College
    More details about Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist Level I Certificate at Accd Northeast Lakeview College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,200
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,908

  • Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Computer Forensics Certificate

    ACCD Northwest Vista College

    San Antonio

    High school diploma or equivalent

    ACCD Northwest Vista College, San Antonio · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,755
    Program website, Computer Forensics Certificate at ACCD Northwest Vista College
    More details about Computer Forensics Certificate at ACCD Northwest Vista College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $330
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,755

  • Cybersecurity (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Information Security And Assurance AAS

    ACCD St Philips College

    San Antonio

    No diploma needed

    ACCD St Philips College, San Antonio · Cybersecurity (associate degree) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,201
    Program website, Information Security And Assurance AAS at ACCD St Philips College
    More details about Information Security And Assurance AAS at ACCD St Philips College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,845
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $6,201

  • Cybersecurity (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Information Assurance & Cyber Security AAS

    ACCD Northwest Vista College

    San Antonio

    High school diploma or equivalent

    ACCD Northwest Vista College, San Antonio · Cybersecurity (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,250
    Program website, Information Assurance & Cyber Security AAS at ACCD Northwest Vista College
    More details about Information Assurance & Cyber Security AAS at ACCD Northwest Vista College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $765
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $6,250

  • Cybersecurity (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist A.A.S.

    ACCD St Philips College

    San Antonio

    High school diploma or equivalent

    ACCD St Philips College, San Antonio · Cybersecurity (associate degree) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,250
    Program website, Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist A.A.S. at ACCD St Philips College
    More details about Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist A.A.S. at ACCD St Philips College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,190
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $6,250

  • Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cybesecurity

    Oxford Academy

    San Antonio

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Oxford Academy, San Antonio · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,000
    More details about Cybesecurity at Oxford Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $560
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $7,000

  • Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cyber Support Specialist-Tier 1 (Cyss-T1)

    Dynamic Advancement

    San Antonio

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Dynamic Advancement, San Antonio · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,439
    Program website, Cyber Support Specialist-Tier 1 (Cyss-T1) at Dynamic Advancement
    More details about Cyber Support Specialist-Tier 1 (Cyss-T1) at Dynamic Advancement
    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
    $7,439

  • Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybridNo diploma needed

    Cybersecurity

    Newapprenticeship

    San Antonio

    No diploma needed

    Newapprenticeship, San Antonio · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$15,000
    School website, Cybersecurity at Newapprenticeship
    More details about Cybersecurity at Newapprenticeship
    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
    $15,000

How to pay for cybersecurity training in San Antonio

WIOA funding can pay for cybersecurity training in San Antonio

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

Where the San Antonio cybersecurity program numbers come from

Which San Antonio cybersecurity programs are on this list?

These are the cybersecurity programs with classes in the San Antonio-New Braunfels area that are 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. Online programs are left out here; they are on the Texas page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How San Antonio 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.

Other training in San Antonio

Sources for the facts about cybersecurity training in San Antonio

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Information Security Analysts
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List