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Best Online IT Programs in Virginia Beach-Norfolk (2027)
Online IT programs in Virginia Beach-Norfolk start with three degrees at three local schools: three bachelor's degrees. Virginia Beach-Norfolk's information sector averages $73,784 a job across 10,030 workers.
- 3local programs
- $98,640network and computer systems administrator median
- 24,800computer jobs
Key Points
- Cybersecurity, BS at Old Dominion University leads the Virginia Beach-Norfolk list (#24 of 26 nationally).
- Virginia Beach-Norfolk runs heavy in database administrators (1.33x), network support specialists (1.31x) and web developers (1.17x the U.S. share).
- Virginia Beach-Norfolk has 1,490 security analysts earning $126,030, at 1.59 times the U.S. share.
- Virginia Beach-Norfolk is lightest on IT managers (0.41x) and help desk technicians (0.69x the U.S. share).
The Best Online IT Programs in Virginia Beach-Norfolk
Ordered by national standing, Virginia Beach-Norfolk’s three programs sit in Norfolk and Virginia Beach.
Each card’s badge is its place in our national ranking. How we rank.
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Old Dominion University
Cybersecurity, BS
Information security analysts run 1.59 times the national share in Virginia Beach-Norfolk. 46% graduation rate.
- Online tuition
- $972 per credit$281 in state
- Graduation rate
- 46%school-wide
- Median earnings
- $65,8381 year after
- Graduates in this field
- 2492023-24, all formats
- Accreditation
- SACSCOC, CAE-CD schoolSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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ECPI University
Information and Cybersecurity Operations, BS
It leads toward Virginia Beach-Norfolk's 1,490 information security analysts. Up to 90 of 120 credits can transfer.
- Credits
- 120
- Graduation rate
- 42%school-wide
- Median earnings
- $49,3171 year after
- Graduates in this field
- 3992023-24, all formats
- Accreditation
- SACSCOC, CAE-CD schoolSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
- Format
- Live and self-paced, courses from 5 weeks
- Transfer credits
- Up to 90
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South University-Virginia Beach
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Database administrators run 1.33 times the national share in Virginia Beach-Norfolk. 9% graduation rate.
- Credits
- 180
- Graduation rate
- 9%school-wide
- Median earnings
- $44,6821 year after
- Graduates in this field
- 22023-24, all formats
- Accreditation
- SACSCOCSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk has three of Virginia’s ten ranked programs.
See every online IT program in Virginia, plus the state’s job projections, led by security analysts at 29.5% through 2034.
Virginia Beach-Norfolk Programs in Our National Rankings
In the CAE-CD Schools ranking, Cybersecurity, BS at Old Dominion University places 55th of 66, Virginia Beach-Norfolk’s best national result.
| Program | National ranking | Place |
|---|---|---|
| Cybersecurity, BS, Old Dominion University | CAE-CD Schools | 55th of 66 |
| Cybersecurity, BS, Old Dominion University | Cybersecurity | 24th of 26 |
| Information and Cybersecurity Operations, BS, ECPI University | CAE-CD Schools | 65th of 66 |
| Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, South University-Virginia Beach | Bachelor's in IT | 57th of 57 |
| Information and Cybersecurity Operations, BS, ECPI University | Cybersecurity | 26th of 26 |
Tuition Discounts for Virginia Beach-Norfolk Residents
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IT Jobs and Salaries in Virginia Beach-Norfolk
Virginia Beach-Norfolk’s best-paid IT role: IT managers, at $170,560; Virginia Beach-Norfolk’s lowest is $59,650, for help desk technicians. Virginia Beach-Norfolk’s largest IT group: 2,430 help desk technicians.
| Role | Median pay | vs Virginia | Typical range | Jobs | Entry education | Salary guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT Manager | $170,560 | −15% | $110,140 to $263,320 | 1,360 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Information Security Analyst | $126,030 | −7% | $74,670 to $174,330 | 1,490 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Network Engineer | $111,030 | −21% | $77,670 to $172,840 | 920 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $103,760 | −14% | $68,660 to $185,100 | 2,290 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Web Developer | $103,440 | −19% | $62,060 to $162,840 | 400 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrator | $98,640 | −10% | $64,440 to $148,440 | 1,670 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Database Administrator | $92,800 | −1% | $54,190 to $145,940 | 460 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Network Support Specialist | $61,840 | −19% | $43,260 to $97,200 | 940 | Associate's degree | Salary guide |
| Help Desk Technician | $59,650 | −8% | $39,530 to $92,660 | 2,430 | Some college, no degree | Salary guide |
Median and percentile pay and local employment: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area (Sources; BLS OEWS). Typical entry education: BLS Employment Projections. The range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile.
No Virginia Beach-Norfolk role tops the Virginia median; nearest: $92,800 for database administrators (−1%). Weakest in Virginia Beach-Norfolk: network engineers, at $111,030 (−21%).
Next in Virginia Beach-Norfolk: computer systems analysts (2,290 jobs, $103,760) and network and computer systems administrators (1,670 jobs, $98,640). In Virginia Beach-Norfolk, bachelor’s-level roles are 72% of IT jobs; Virginia Beach-Norfolk students can compare online IT bachelor’s degrees. Below a bachelor’s in Virginia Beach-Norfolk: help desk technicians (2,430 jobs, $59,650) and network support specialists (940 jobs, $61,840). For those Virginia Beach-Norfolk roles, see online IT associate degrees.
Virginia Beach-Norfolk help desk jobs pay a $59,650 median, and 2,430 people hold them. Virginia Beach-Norfolk pays network and systems administrators $98,640, 0% under the $99,130 U.S. median.
Price level: BEA, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area (MARPP), all items, 2024; 100 is the U.S. average.
IT Job Concentration in Virginia Beach-Norfolk
Virginia Beach-Norfolk ranks 39th among U.S. metros for computer jobs, with 24,800. Virginia Beach-Norfolk's signature IT job: 1,490 information security analysts, 1.59 times the U.S. share.
Cybersecurity Jobs in Virginia Beach-Norfolk
Compare online cybersecurity degrees or read the security analyst salary guide.
Tech Jobs in Virginia Beach-Norfolk: The Industries Behind Them
Industry employment, establishments and payroll: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023, by metropolitan area. Average pay is annual payroll divided by employment.
How to Choose an Online IT Program in Virginia Beach-Norfolk
Virginia Beach-Norfolk’s largest IT group is help desk staff.
Our guide to choosing by city covers cost, residency, authorization and accreditation.
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Online IT Programs in Virginia Beach-Norfolk FAQ
How many online IT programs are in Virginia Beach-Norfolk?
Three programs at three schools in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro area, in Norfolk and Virginia Beach: three bachelor's degrees. One is at a public school.
Which IT job in Virginia Beach-Norfolk differs most from the state's pay?
In Virginia Beach-Norfolk, network architects earn $111,030, below Virginia's $141,340.
How much of the state's IT work is in Virginia Beach-Norfolk?
Virginia Beach-Norfolk holds 10% of Virginia's computer jobs.
How much more do IT managers make in Virginia Beach-Norfolk?
In Virginia Beach-Norfolk, help desk to IT manager means $59,650 to $170,560, or 2.9 times the pay.
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Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, state and metropolitan area estimates
- NCES IPEDS institutional directory (HD2024), metro area of each school’s main campus
- BEA, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area (MARPP), all items, 2024
- U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023, by metropolitan area
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections by state (base year 2024, projected to 2034), produced by state labor market information offices
- Program pages for each program listed above, linked from its card