Most affordable cybersecurity degree programs

Choosing the perfect cybersecurity degree program involves several key considerations. For many learners, cost is a primary concern.

To assist with degree program affordability research, the Cybersecurity Guide team has curated a fresh ranking of top online cybersecurity master’s programs, focusing on total projected tuition costs.

However, affordability shouldn’t sacrifice quality career preparation. So, to qualify for our 2025 rankings of the most cost-effective online cybersecurity master’s programs, each institution must also hold a Center for Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (CAE-C) designation.

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Finding an affordable cybersecurity degree program

There are 25 cybersecurity bachelor’s degree programs that made the 2025 most affordable degree program list.

The rankings, which are based on the overall projected degree cost divided by the number of credits required to graduate, represent a blend of opportunities.

Some of these programs are offered by name-brand institutions, known for academic rigor and success. Other programs are offered by lesser-known schools that have managed to build quality cybersecurity programs in recent years.

The 2025 affordability rankings are also geographically distributed across the United States. Between the program size and location, there is likely a good fit for most students looking for a quality cybersecurity education while also optimizing for overall degree cost.

2025 list of most affordable cybersecurity bachelor’s degree programs

1. Mt. Hood Community College

   Gresham, Oregon

   
   Program: Cybersecurity: Bachelor of Applied Science
   CAE designation: CAE-CD
   Delivery method: Campus
   Total tuition: $20,160
   2024/2025 Cost per credit: $224
   Credits: 90
   Learn more: Program details

2. Brigham Young University-Provo

   Provo, Utah

   
   Program: Cybersecurity (BS)
   CAE designation: CAE-CD
   Delivery method: Campus
   Total tuition: $26,760
   2024/2025 Cost per credit: $223
   Credits: 120
   Learn more: Program details

3. Metropolitan State University

   Saint Paul, Minnesota

   
   Program: 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 details

4. St. Philip’s College

   San Antonio, Texas

   
   Program: 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 details

5. Bellevue University

   Bellevue, Nebraska

   
   Program: Bachelor of Science, Cybersecurity Degreee
   CAE designation: CAE-CD
   Delivery method: Online & campus
   Total tuition: $42,545
   2024/2025 Cost per credit: $335
   Credits: 127
   Learn more: Program details

6. Dakota State University

   Madison, South Dakota

   
   Program: Cyber Operations (BS)
   CAE designation: CAE-CD, CAE-R, CAE-CO
   Delivery method: Online & campus
   Total tuition: $47,760
   2024/2025 Cost per credit: $295 in-state | $398 out-of-state
   Credits: 120
   Learn more: Program details

7. Miami Dade College

   Miami, Florida

   
   Program: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
   CAE designation: CAE-CD
   Delivery method: Campus
   Total tuition: $48,360
   2024/2025 Cost per credit: $118 in-state | $403 out-of-state
   Credits: 120
   Learn more: Program details

8. Purdue University-Northwest

   Hammond, Indiana

   
   Program: Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity
   CAE designation: CAE-CD
   Delivery method: Campus
   Total tuition: $50,400
   2024/2025 Cost per credit: $289 in-state | $420 out-of-state
   Credits: 120
   Learn more: Program details

9. LeMoyne-Owen College

   Memphis, Tennessee

   
   Program: BS in Cybersecurity (effective fall 2024), with general track and Networking concentration
   CAE designation: CAE-CD
   Delivery method: Campus
   Total tuition: $53,880
   2024/2025 Cost per credit: $449
   Credits: 120
   Learn more: Program details

10. Baker College

    Owosso, Michigan

    
    Program: 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 details

11. Columbia Basin College

    Pasco, Washington

    
    Program: Bachelor of Applied Science in Cyber Security
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $57,240
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $124 in-state | $318 out-of-state
    Credits: 180
    Learn more: Program details

12. Excelsior University

    Albany, New York

    
    Program: 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

13. University of Central Missouri

    Warrensburg, Missouri

    
    Program: Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $66,600
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $278 in-state | $555 out-of-state
    Credits: 120
    Learn more: Program details

14. Southeast Missouri State University

    Cape Girardeau, Missouri

    
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $68,640
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $333 in-state | $572 out-of-state
    Credits: 120
    Learn more: Program details

15. Wichita State University

    Wichita, Kansas

    
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $68,640
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $242 in-state | $572 out-of-state
    Credits: 120
    Learn more: Program details

16. University of South Florida

    Tampa, Florida

    
    Program: BS in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD, CAE-R
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $69,240
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $214 in-state | $577 out-of-state
    Credits: 120
    Learn more: Program details

17. Cedarville University

    Cedarville, Ohio

    
    Program: BS in Cyber Operations
    CAE designation: CAE-CD, CAE-CO
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $72,192
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $564
    Credits: 128
    Learn more: Program details

18. Walsh College

    Troy, Michigan

    
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Information Technology – Cyber Security
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $73,904
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $596
    Credits: 124
    Learn more: Program details

19. Kent State University

    Kent, Ohio

    
    Program: Cybersecurity Engineering - B.S.
    CAE designation: CAE-CD, CAE-R
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $75,645
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $352 in-state | $615 out-of-state
    Credits: 123
    Learn more: Program details

20. The University of West Florida

    Pensacola, Florida

    
    Program: Cybersecurity, B.S.
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $76,920
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $212 in-state | $641 out-of-state
    Credits: 120
    Learn more: Program details

21. University of North Dakota

    Grand Forks, North Dakota

    
    Program: Cyber Security Degree
    CAE designation: CAE-R
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $77,040
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $423 in-state | $642 out-of-state
    Credits: 120
    Learn more: Program details

22. University of Wisconsin-Stout

    Menomonie, Wisconsin

    
    Program: B.S. Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $77,040
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $357 in-state | $642 out-of-state
    Credits: 120
    Learn more: Program details

23. East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

    East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

    
    Program: Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Security
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $77,280
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $322 in-state | $644 out-of-state
    Credits: 120
    Learn more: Program details

24. University of Arkansas at Little Rock

    Little Rock, Arkansas

    
    Program: Cybersecurity, B.S.
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $77,400
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $239 in-state | $645 out-of-state
    Credits: 120
    Learn more: Program details

25. Kennesaw State University

    Kennesaw, Georgia

    
    Program: Bachelor Of Science In Cybersecurity Engineering
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $78,480
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $185 in-state | $654 out-of-state
    Credits: 120
    Learn more: Program details

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