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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 12 ask for a diploma or equivalent.

By kind, the 17 programs here are cybersecurity (associate degree, 7 programs), cybersecurity certificate or diploma (6 programs) and security certification exam prep (4 programs).

See the 17 programs

All 131 cybersecurity programs in Texas, including online programs

How much does cybersecurity training cost in San Antonio?

Certificates and short courses (10 programs)
$1,963 to $6,189most of them
Two-year degrees (7 programs)
$6,250 to $6,607most of them

What you pay yourself for the whole program, as the schools report it. "Most" is the middle half of the programs with a price.

In the typical program

Finished the program
Not enough data
2 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Working 6 months later
Not enough data
4 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Earned a year, estimated
Not enough data
4 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Length
Not reported
None of the 17 programs report it

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

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    ACCD San Antonio College, San AntonioCybersecurity (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · 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.

    Earned a year, estimated
    $35,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,250
    students trained with WIOA funding
    4
    Program website, Information Assurance and Cybersecurity A.A.S. at ACCD San Antonio College

  • Cybersecurity (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cyber Defense A.A.S.

    ACCD Northeast Lakeview College

    Universal City

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    ACCD Northeast Lakeview College, Universal CityCybersecurity (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · 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
    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

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

    Cyber Defense AAS

    ACCD Northeast Lakeview College

    Universal City

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    ACCD Northeast Lakeview College, Universal CityCybersecurity (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn 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
    Earned a year, estimated
    $18,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,964
    Program website, Cyber Defense AAS at ACCD Northeast Lakeview College

  • Cybersecurity (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cloud Computing & Cybersecurity Associate

    Lamson Institute

    San Antonio

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Lamson Institute, San AntonioCybersecurity (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
    Earned a year, estimated
    $22,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $35,450
    Program website, Cloud Computing & Cybersecurity Associate at Lamson Institute

  • Security certification exam prepHybridNo diploma needed

    Certified Ethical Hacker (Voucher Included)

    University of Texas San Antonio

    San Antonio

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    University of Texas San Antonio, San AntonioSecurity certification exam prep · Accredited schoolHybrid · 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
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,895
    Program website, Certified Ethical Hacker (Voucher Included) at University of Texas San Antonio

  • Security certification exam prepIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Comptia Security Certification Preparation Osa

    ACCD Northeast Lakeview College

    Universal City

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    ACCD Northeast Lakeview College, Universal CitySecurity certification exam prep · Accredited schoolIn 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
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,046
    Program website, Comptia Security Certification Preparation Osa at ACCD Northeast Lakeview College

  • Security certification exam prepHybridNo diploma needed

    Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) (Voucher Included)

    University of Texas San Antonio

    San Antonio

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    University of Texas San Antonio, San AntonioSecurity certification exam prep · Accredited schoolHybrid · 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
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,395
    Program website, Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) (Voucher Included) at University of Texas San Antonio

  • Security certification exam prepHybridNo diploma needed

    CompTIA Security+ Certification Training (Voucher Included)

    University of Texas San Antonio

    San Antonio

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    University of Texas San Antonio, San AntonioSecurity certification exam prep · Accredited schoolHybrid · 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
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,895
    Program website, CompTIA Security+ Certification Training (Voucher Included) at University of Texas San Antonio

  • Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certificate Information Security Assurance

    ACCD Northwest Vista College

    San Antonio

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    ACCD Northwest Vista College, San AntonioCybersecurity certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn 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
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,168
    Program website, Certificate Information Security Assurance at ACCD Northwest Vista College

  • Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist Level I Certificate

    ACCD Northeast Lakeview College

    Universal City

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    ACCD Northeast Lakeview College, Universal CityCybersecurity certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn 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
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,908
    Program website, Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist Level I Certificate at ACCD Northeast Lakeview College

  • Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Computer Forensics Certificate

    ACCD Northwest Vista College

    San Antonio

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    ACCD Northwest Vista College, San AntonioCybersecurity certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn 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
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,755
    Program website, Computer Forensics Certificate at ACCD Northwest Vista College

  • Cybersecurity (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Information Security And Assurance AAS

    ACCD St Philips College

    San Antonio

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    ACCD St Philips College, San AntonioCybersecurity (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn 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
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,201
    Program website, Information Security And Assurance AAS at ACCD St Philips College

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

    Information Assurance & Cyber Security AAS

    ACCD Northwest Vista College

    San Antonio

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    ACCD Northwest Vista College, San AntonioCybersecurity (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn 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
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,250
    Program website, Information Assurance & Cyber Security AAS at ACCD Northwest Vista College

  • Cybersecurity (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist A.A.S.

    ACCD St Philips College

    San Antonio

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    ACCD St Philips College, San AntonioCybersecurity (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · 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
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,250
    Program website, Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist A.A.S. at ACCD St Philips College

  • Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cybesecurity

    Oxford Academy

    San Antonio

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Oxford Academy, San AntonioCybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybrid · 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
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $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 AntonioCybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybrid · 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
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,439
    Program website, Cyber Support Specialist-Tier 1 (Cyss-T1) at Dynamic Advancement

  • Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybridNo diploma needed

    Cybersecurity

    Newapprenticeship

    San Antonio

    No diploma needed

    Newapprenticeship, San AntonioCybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybrid · 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
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $15,000
    School website, Cybersecurity at Newapprenticeship

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 it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

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.

Other training in San Antonio

How cybersecurity training compares with the rest of computers and IT across Texas: IT certification programs in Texas

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 the prices and results of San Antonio cybersecurity programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

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