Selecting the ideal online cybersecurity program requires balancing various critical factors. For numerous students, affordability is a significant consideration.
In response, the Cybersecurity Guide team has crafted an engaging list of the leading online cybersecurity master’s programs, emphasizing their overall tuition affordability.
It’s important to note that the value of a program shouldn’t be measured by cost alone. Quality career preparation and access to future opportunities are also crucial and an important part of any degree program.
Therefore, only institutions with a Center for Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (CAE-C) designation made it into our 2025 roundup of the most budget-friendly yet impactful online cybersecurity bachelor’s programs.
Cost rankings considerations
This year 25 online bachelor’s in cybersecurity degree programs made the most affordable list.
All of these programs offer a quality, online-first education. Many of the programs offer hands-on learning and research components to help students get a sense of an ideal career direction.
The size of the program, including the level of faculty interaction, will vary from school to school. Some of these online programs are offered by leading universities with well-known online education platforms.
Other programs are offered by programs that might be lesser known but have made a reputation for the quality of their online cybersecurity degree offerings. Either way, there is enough variety that hopefully all students can find the right fit.
2025 rankings of most affordable online bachelor’s in cybersecurity programs
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, Alabama
Program: B.S. Information Systems and Cyber Security
CAE designation: CAE-CDE
Delivery method: Online
Total tuition: $32,400
2024/2025 Cost per credit: $270
Credits: 120
Learn more: Program detailsMetropolitan State University
Saint Paul, MinnesotaProgram: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
CAE designation: CAE-CD
Delivery method: Online & campus
Total tuition: $39,240
2024/2025 Cost per credit: $327
Credits: $120
Learn more: Program detailsSt. Philip’s College
San Antonio, TexasProgram: Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) in Cybersecurity
CAE designation: CAE-CD
Delivery method: Online, campus & hybrid
Total tuition: $39,240
2024/2025 Cost per credit: $180 in-state | $327 out-of-state
Credits: 120
Learn more: Program detailsSouthern New Hampshire University
Manchester, New HampshireProgram: Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity
CAE designation: CAE-CD
Delivery method: Online
Total tuition: $39,600
2024/2025 Cost per credit: $330
Credits: 120
Learn more: Program detailsUniversity of Maine at Augusta
Augusta, MaineProgram: Cybersecurity BS
CAE designation: CAE-CD
Delivery method: Online
Total tuition: $39,809
2024/2025 Cost per credit: $329
Credits: 121
Learn more: Program detailsChamplain College
Burlington, VermontProgram: Cybersecurity B.S
CAE designation: CAE-CD
Delivery method: Online
Total tuition: $40,200
2024/2025 Cost per credit: $335
Credits: 120
Learn more: Program detailsSUNY Canton
Canton, New YorkProgram: Cybersecurity B.S.
CAE designation: CAE-CD
Delivery method: Online & campus
Total tuition: $43,772
2024/2025 Cost per credit: $353
Credits: $124
Learn more: Program detailsNorwich University
Northfield, VermontProgram: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
CAE designation: CAE-CD
Delivery method: Online
Total tuition: $45,000
2024/2025 Cost per credit: $375
Credits: 120
Learn more: Program detailsBoise State University
Boise, IdahoProgram: Cybersecurity Bachelor’s Degree
CAE designation: CAE-CD
Delivery method: Online
Total tuition: $45,000
2024/2025 Cost per credit: $375
Credits: 120
Learn more: Program detailsRegent University
Virginia Beach, VirginiaProgram: B.S. in Cybersecurity
CAE designation: CAE-CD
Delivery method: Online & campus
Total tuition: $47,400
2024/2025 Cost per credit: $395
Credits: 120
Learn more: Program detailsBay Path University
Longmeadow, MassachusettsProgram: BS in Cybersecurity: Digital Forensics & Incident Response
CAE designation: CAE-CD
Delivery method: Online
Total tuition: $49,200
2024/2025 Cost per credit: $410
Credits: $120
Learn more: Program detailsFranklin University
Columbus, OhioProgram: B.S. Cybersecurity
CAE designation: CAE-CD
Delivery method: Online
Total tuition: $49,352
2024/2025 Cost per credit: $398
Credits: 124
Learn more: Program detailsWilmington University
New Castle, DelawareProgram: B.S. in Cybersecurity
CAE designation: CAE-CD
Delivery method: Online & campus
Total tuition: $50,280
2024/2025 Cost per credit: $419
Credits: 120
Learn more: Program detailsRoger Williams University
Bristol, Rhode IslandProgram: BS Cybersecurity & Networking
CAE designation: CAE-CD
Delivery method: Online
Total tuition: $51,960
2024/2025 Cost per credit: $433
Credits: 120
Learn more: Program detailsOld Dominion University
Norfolk, VirginiaProgram: Cybersecurity Bachelor’s Program
CAE designation: CAE-CO, CAE-CD
Delivery method: Online
Total tuition: $52,680
2024/2025 Cost per credit: $408 in-state | $439 out-of-state
Credits: 120
Learn more: Program detailsBaker College
Owosso, MichiganProgram: Bachelor of Science Information Technology and Cybersecurity
CAE designation: CAE-CD
Delivery method: Online & campus
Total tuition: $54,000
2024/2025 Cost per credit: $450
Credits: 120
Learn more: Program detailsDakota State University
Madison, South DakotaProgram: B.S. Information Technology and Cybersecurity
CAE designation: CAE-CD, CAE-R, CAE-CO
Delivery method: Online & campus
Total tuition: $55,800
2024/2025 Cost per credit: $465
Credits: 120
Learn more: Program detailsUniversity of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MississippiProgram: Cybersecurity BAS
CAE designation: CAE-CD
Delivery method: Online
Total tuition: $56,280
2024/2025 Cost per credit: $385 in-state | $469 out-of-state
Credits: 120
Learn more: Program detailsUtica University
Utica, New YorkProgram: BS Cybersecurity
CAE designation: CAE-CD
Delivery method: Online & campus
Total tuition: $57,000
2024/2025 Cost per credit: $475
Credits: $120
Learn more: Program detailsBellevue University
Bellevue, NebraskaProgram: Bachelor of Science, Cybersecurity Degree
CAE designation: CAE-CD
Delivery method: Online & campus
Total tuition: $57,023
2024/2025 Cost per credit: $449
Credits: 127
Learn more: Program detailsFerris State University
Big Rapids, MichiganProgram: Bachelor of Science in Information Security and Intelligence
CAE designation: CAE-CD
Delivery method: Online & campus
Total tuition: $57,960
2024/2025 Cost per credit: $483
Credits: $120
Learn more: Program detailsUniversity of Kansas
Overland Park, KansasProgram: Bachelor of Applied Science in Applied Cybersecurity
CAE designation: CAE-CD, CAE-R
Delivery method: Online
Total tuition: $58,200
2024/2025 Cost per credit: $485
Credits: 120
Learn more: Program detailsUniversity of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MarylandProgram: Bachelor of Science Cybersecurity Technology
CAE designation: CAE-CD
Delivery method: Online
Total tuition: $59,880
2024/2025 Cost per credit: $324 in-state | $499 out-of-state
Credits: 120
Learn more: Program detailsUniversity of Arizona
Sierra Vista, ArizonaProgram: Bachelor of Applied Science Cyber Operations - Defense & Forensics
CAE designation: CAE-CD, CAE-R, CAE-CO
Delivery method: Online
Total tuition: $60,000
2024/2025 Cost per credit: $500
Credits: $120
Learn more: Program detailsExcelsior University
Albany, New YorkProgram: BS in Cybersecurity
CAE designation: CAE-CD
Delivery method: Online
Total tuition: $61,200
2024/2025 Cost per credit: $510
Credits: 120
Learn more: Program details