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What it takes to get an online cybersecurity degree: A complete guide

Written by Cybersecurity Guide Contributors – Expert reviewed by Dr. Michelle Moore – Last updated:
In this guide

Most online bachelor’s in cybersecurity degree programs require 120 credit hours. According to our research that looks at 53 online cybersecurity bachelor’s programs, 58 percent of programs require some kind of hands-on learning, either through a capstone project or an internship. The average cost per credit hour is $539. 

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Currently, there are 53 bachelor’s programs with dedicated online cybersecurity degrees (see the full list at the bottom of this page). 

Online bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity courses

Key findings from our 2023 analysis of 53 online programs 

  • Number of credits required: 120 is the number of credit hours most commonly required
  • Cost per credit: $539 is the average credit cost
  • Average total degree cost: $66,297 for the entire degree
  • Number of programs that have a hands-on learning component: 31 of 53 programs analyzed
  • Most common course in the cybersecurity bachelor’s degree curriculum: Network security
  • 36 of the 53 programs surveyed are designated as a Center for Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (CAE)

As mentioned earlier, the most common number of required credits is 120 (this is the standard for nearly all programs). The number of required credits runs from 60 on the lowest (EC-Council) to 185 on the highest end (North Dakota State). Of course, how these credit hours are calculated will vary from school to school.

The average number of credits to earn a cybersecurity major is 51, while the rest of the degree requirements consist of general education requirements or electives. 

There are also commonalities in the courses that make up the curriculum for an online cybersecurity bachelor’s degree.

The 20 most common required courses for cybersecurity majors

Percentage of programs requiring each course

Network security60%
Computer networks55%
Introduction to cybersecurity47%
Information security43%
Cyber defense40%
Computer operating systems38%
Computer forensics38%
Computer programming36%
Systems security36%
Risk management26%
Linux26%
Cryptography26%
Digital forensics23%
Information security management21%
Database management21%
Cyber ethics21%
Cyber law19%
Project management19%
Auditing19%
Incident response19%

Additionally, 31 of the 53 undergraduate programs analyzed require some kind of hands-on learning component. Generally the hands-on requirements are met through an internship or a capstone project. 

Some examples of online cybersecurity bachelor’s degree capstone projects include:

  • University of Arizona: The senior capstone project focuses on cyber operations and includes producing a research paper addressing: How security design, policies and practices can be used defensively in cyberspace, the effects of laws and gaps in legal guidance impacts cyberspace, or identifying and articulating different (or emerging) threats in cyberspace.
  • Metropolitan State University: The senior capstone project is the culmination of a two-part course series that requires using the background gained during the degree program to conduct a research project on how to defend an enterprise against cyber threats and attacks.
  • University of Texas, El Paso: As a senior capstone, students are required to write a formal research paper examining how cybersecurity relates to national security.

What’s interesting about all of these hands-on learning activities is that like the online degrees themselves, they can be done remotely or via specialized online research and collaboration platforms. 

The result of a capstone project or internship is real world experience that can be shared or used as part of a professional resume or portfolio.

Cost of an online cybersecurity bachelor’s degree

Cost is another major factor when deciding to pursue a bachelor’s degree. The good news, in regards to online degree options, is that online degrees are generally more affordable. 

There are a few reasons why online degrees pencil out better than on-campus options, but the main cost savings can come through housing and living expenses.

This is especially true if a student lives in a low cost of living area and is able to pursue a degree remotely via online learning from a high cost of living area. 

“Whether you are sitting right in the middle of our New Orleans campus with some of the smartest students and instructors you will ever meet, or you’re online in Iowa taking one of our courses, you’re going to get the same Tulane-quality education. Given that, Tulane SoPA courses are far less expensive than most people think, sometimes less than state school tuition.”

— Ralph Russo, director of the Professional Advancement Information Technology Program at Tulane University.

One key factor to understand about each program is the transfer credit requirements. Transferring credits to complete an online degree is very common, but the transfer process will vary from program to program.  

According to our analysis of 53 online cybersecurity bachelor’s degree programs, the average cost per credit is $539. The range in cost per credit is $192 at the low end and $1,660 at the high end. 

Put another way, the average cost of an online cybersecurity degree is $66,297. The cheapest online cybersecurity degree (the University of the Potomac) is $23,286, which is available nationwide. The most expensive (Saint Louis University) is $199,200. 

One important consideration when looking at online degree program cost is to make sure and factor in in-state or out-of-state tuition for public universities.

Some programs, such as Davenport University, actually offer lower tuition for out-of-state students compared to in-state students, which is not the case with traditional, on-campus tuition. 

Five steps for picking the right online cybersecurity degree

  1. Settling on cybersecurity — There are a number of reasons to choose cybersecurity as a profession. As mentioned earlier, over the next several years it is predicted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and others, that cybersecurity jobs will grow at a rapid rate. In fact, the industry is already struggling to keep companies and organizations supplied with fresh and well-trained talent. This is evident across a number of professional organizations and certificate-granting bodies, all of which have various recruitment, training, and scholarship programs. However, choosing to pursue a degree in cybersecurity should not just be about job security alone. The profession is also fascinating. It’s a field that blends the technical and quantitative side of computer programming, with other fields such as law, policy, training, and teaching. Within the field of cybersecurity, there are a number of paths to pursue and professional options to explore (check out the cybersecurity career guides to learn more).

  2. Finding an online program — More new online cybersecurity degree programs are launching all the time (check out the school listings below for more details). This gives students more options and flexibility, but it also creates a greater need to research and understand all of the options out there. A good place to start is to create a list of constraints such as budget, test scores, prerequisites, etc., and then find programs that fit within those constraints. Another key thing to look for while researching online cybersecurity bachelor’s programs is the strength of the career services, advising, and support for finding good cybersecurity internship opportunities. As mentioned above, many online cybersecurity degree programs now require and/or heavily support their students to pursue hands-on learning like a cybersecurity capstone project or an industry internship.

  3. Research admission requirements — Like traditional on-campus degree programs, the admission requirements for online cybersecurity degree programs generally follow the same structure. Students will need relevant test scores (like ACT and SAT), transcripts (from high school, a community college, or an associate’s degree program), letters of recommendation, and entrance essays. Understanding and making note of important deadlines during the application process is also an important part of school research.

  4. Schedule testing — Any testing for college admission should be scheduled and taken well ahead of the application season. Making time for test prep and practice exams should also become a priority in advance of taking the test. Test scores are often used for making admission decisions and also for awarding merit scholarships. The good news is that with the right planning and runway, both the ACT and SAT can be taken multiple times, and often scores improve with more attempts.

  5. Budget and financial aid — The average cost per credit for the 53 surveyed schools is $539. The range for cost per credit starts at $192 and goes to $1,660. So making decisions about the financial implications of pursuing a degree is important. Understanding what kinds of financial aid and scholarships are available to students majoring in cybersecurity will go a long way in helping to make informed financial decisions.

What to look for in an online cybersecurity degree

There are advantages and disadvantages to obtaining an online cybersecurity degree versus a more traditional campus-based degree. 

Advantages

One of the biggest advantages is that most institutions that offer online degree programs and on-campus degree programs grant the same degree to both types of degree offerings. In other words, there is no difference in the final diploma that students receive.

Another big advantage of online learning and online cybersecurity degree offerings is that they give students some degree of flexibility.

Whether trying to learn remotely or juggling undergraduate studies with other family or work commitments, online learning requires a different level of commitment than what is required to be physically present somewhere.

Not to mention, some students prefer learning online because it suits their learning style better — often lectures are delivered via video, and exercises and assignments are modified for online learning. The ability to speed up or slow down lectures, or review material multiple times works better for some learners. 

Depending on living and work situations, pursuing a cybersecurity bachelor’s degree online might be more cost-effective than attending a traditional campus-based degree program.

Disadvantages

One of the biggest advantages of attending a campus-based degree program is that developing in-person relationships with both peers and professors fosters the beginnings of a professional network. 

Having a professional network becomes invaluable later in a career, not only in the years right after college while looking for that first position within the cybersecurity industry, but also down the road. As colleagues move through their careers, they become good resources for job leads and opportunities — and they might someday become hiring managers too.

That’s not to say that in-person relationships are the only way to develop a professional network. Today, more and more options exist for creating a robust network outside of traditional activities. 

Another trend is that remote work is becoming more popular across a number of industries, including many tech fields. As remote work becomes more popular, digital and social networking in a professional context is becoming more acceptable. So there are plenty of opportunities to make up for the lack of personal connection or face-to-face time with cybersecurity peers and professionals.

Admission criteria

Like traditional undergraduate degrees, the requirements for an online bachelor’s in cybersecurity vary from program to program. So it’s a good idea to double-check individual program admission criteria after making a list of potential schools.

While the specifics will vary, there are some common requirements among many programs:

  • A high school diploma or equivalent
  • Official high school transcripts and/or transcripts showing coursework completed at community colleges or other universities if applicable
  • A resume (highlight computer/programming experience if applicable)
  • Application fees 

Career options with an online cybersecurity degree

In terms of evaluating career prospects in the cybersecurity field, it can not be stressed enough how fast the cybersecurity field is growing and how in-demand cybersecurity professionals will become. 

Some estimates show a 10x growth in the information security field from $800 million to $6 billion over the next several years. And that is just in North America.

Some common and exciting career paths for graduates of online cybersecurity degree programs include:

Organizations and companies including the Department of Defense are all pitching in to help highlight the pending shortage of cybersecurity professionals and help lead recruiting efforts and academic support programs, including scholarships.  

The US Cyber Challenge is just one example of a new kind of opportunity for students interested in the cybersecurity field. The US Cyber Challenge program offers a few different types of programs, including structured competitions, camps, and scholarships to help get students prepared to enroll in an undergraduate cybersecurity degree program.

Not surprisingly, newly minted professionals with an online cybersecurity degree are finding their skills in demand (in some respects new graduates are attractive to employers because they have the most current cybersecurity training available). Arizona State’s online cybersecurity degree program, for example, reports that 87 percent of its graduates receive job offers within 90 days of graduation.

Another crucial part of rounding out a cybersecurity education is figuring out what kinds of professional certifications are required and completing the necessary steps to get certified. Like other information technology fields, cybersecurity requires various levels of professional certification, CISSP is one popular option) in addition to the completion of an undergraduate or graduate degree.  

Online cybersecurity degree program rankings for 2025

What follows below are the Cybersecurity Guide’s rankings of the best online cybersecurity degree programs for 2025.

The online cybersecurity degree rankings were determined using the following methodology:

  • Only schools with an online cybersecurity bachelor’s degree program were included
  • Each program has to be considered a Center for Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity
  • Graduation rates
  • Student-faculty ratio
  • Admission rates
  • Tuition costs

Best online cybersecurity bachelor’s degree programs for 2025

  1. Champlain College

    Burlington, Vermont
    Program: 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 details

  2. Norwich University

    Northfield, Vermont
    Program: 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 details

  3. Bay Path University

    Longmeadow, Massachusetts
    Program: 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 details

  4. Southern New Hampshire University

    Manchester, New Hampshire
    Program: 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 details

  5. Regent University

    Virginia Beach, Virginia
    Program: 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 details

  6. 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

  7. 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 details

  8. University of Arizona

    Sierra Vista, Arizona
    Program: 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 details

  9. ECPI University

    Virginia Beach, Virginia
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Information and Cybersecurity Operations
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $69,720
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $581
    Credits: 120
    Learn more: Program details

  10. Old Dominion University

    Norfolk, Virginia
    Program: 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 details

  11. Grand Canyon University

    Phoenix, Arizona
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with an Emphasis in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $58,200
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $485
    Credits: 120
    Learn more: Program details

  12. University of Illinois, Springfield

    Springfield, Illinois
    Program: Information Systems Security Bachelor’s Degree
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $77,160
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $322 in-state | $643 out-of-state
    Credits: 120
    Learn more: Program details

  13. 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

  14. Dakota State University

    Madison, South Dakota
    Program: Cyber Operations (BS)
    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 details

  15. Wilmington University

    New Castle, Delaware
    Program: 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 details

  16. University of Kansas

    Overland Park, Kansas
    Program: 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 details

  17. Utica University

    Utica, New York
    Program: 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 details

  18. Pennsylvania State University

    University Park, Pennsylvania
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $83,394
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $678
    Credits: 123
    Learn more: Program details

  19. Drexel University

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Program: BS in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $109,335
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $591
    Credits: 185
    Learn more: Program details

  20. University of Southern Mississippi

    Hattiesburg, Mississippi
    Program: 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 details

  21. Franklin University

    Columbus, Ohio
    Program: 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 details

  22. Ferris State University

    Big Rapids, Michigan
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Information Security and Intelligence
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $60,000
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $500
    Credits: 120
    Learn more: Program details

  23. 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

  24. Boise State University

    Boise, Idaho
    Program: 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 details

  25. Maryville University

    Saint Louis, Missouri
    Program: Cybersecurity Bachelor’s Degree
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $94,976
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $742
    Credits: 128
    Learn more: Program details

These rankings were compiled from data accessed in December 2024 from Integrated Post-Secondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and College Navigator (both services National Center for Education Statistics). Tuition data was pulled from individual university websites and is current as of December 2024.

2024 Rankings

  1. CHAMPLAIN COLLEGE
  2. DREXEL UNIVERSITY
  3. NORWICH UNIVERSITY
  1. BAKER COLLEGE
  2. ASSUMPTION UNIVERSITY
  3. FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY
  4. MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY
  5. ECPI UNIVERSITY
  6. SAINT LEO UNIVERSITY
  7. CAPITOL TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY
  8. UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
  9. REGENT UNIVERSITY
  10. LIBERTY UNIVERSITY
  11. DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY
  12. MONTREAT COLLEGE
  13. MERCY COLLEGE
  14. ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY
  15. IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
  16. WILMINGTON UNIVERSITY
  17. FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY
  18. WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY
  19. GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY
  20. KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
  21. UNIVERSITY OF ADVANCING TECHNOLOGY
  22. MIDDLE GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY

FAQs for online cybersecurity bachelor’s programs

What is an online cybersecurity degree?

An online cybersecurity bachelor’s degree is just like a traditional, on-campus cybersecurity degree. It offers the same great career preparation and the same opportunities for growth and advancement after graduation. The biggest difference between on-campus and online cybersecurity degree programs is the flexibility that comes with an online program. 

Typically, an online cybersecurity bachelor’s program consists of 120 credit hours (although some programs require more or less depending on how their academic calendar and general degree requirements are structured). 

Online cybersecurity degree programs offer a number of different options for specialization including focusing on IT, criminal justice, policy, or management.

Can I do a cybersecurity bachelor’s degree completely online?

Yes! The growing demand for cybersecurity professionals means that more and more colleges and universities are offering online bachelor’s degrees specifically designed for cybersecurity. Right now there are 57 cybersecurity-specific online degree programs offered in all parts of the country. 

One consideration to be mindful of when choosing an online bachelor’s in cybersecurity program is what the options are for hands-on learning including working on real-world offensive and defensive cybersecurity issues as cyber ranges and specialty-built labs. 

Which bachelor’s degree is best for cybersecurity?

Not that long ago, students interested in cybersecurity had to major in something else like computer science or criminal justice, and then find courses that aligned with their security interests. But now, there are a number of cybersecurity-specific online degrees that are a great fit for students looking to develop a strong security background.

In fact, 57 online bachelor’s degree programs have a specific cybersecurity focus. Now the challenge for prospective students isn’t finding a good cybersecurity program, but instead deciding which aspect of cybersecurity to focus on, because undergraduate programs are increasingly becoming more specific and geared towards industry career pathways.

Other common pathways to cybersecurity include software development, information technology and networking, and computer programming.

Is an online degree in cybersecurity worth it?

One simple way to help decide whether or not an online cybersecurity degree will be worth it is to think about the return on investment (ROI) of the degree program. Most degree ROI calculations are pretty straightforward and it looks like this: Earnings before degree times ten are subtracted from earnings after degree, minus the degree cost). If there is a substantial difference between the before and after numbers, then the ROI would be positive.
 
The downside to the ROI calculator is that it doesn’t always factor in some of the externalities, like career satisfaction, career mobility, and exposure to future opportunities. Cybersecurity is such a rapidly growing field and it is so dynamic that it is likely that an online degree program will lead to more career options in the future.

Is an online bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity worth it?

There are two ways to break down this question: There’s the financial return on investment (ROI) and the potential to have an interesting and rewarding career. Another factor is overall job security. According to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean salary for information security analysts is $120,360. The bottom ten percent of the salary range reports earning an average of $69,210 and the top ten percent earns an average of $182,370. 

Another thing to think about is overall job security or job availability when compared to other potential careers. Cybersecurity professionals work across a number of industries and sectors including government, finance, consumer tech, and law enforcement or forensics (among others). 

Cybersecurity professionals are expected to be in high demand well into the future. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a growth of 33 percent in job demand for information security analysts over the next ten years, which is higher than average. Other cybersecurity-related professions show the same kind of projected demand.

How long does a cybersecurity bachelor’s degree take?

Most cybersecurity bachelor’s degree programs are the standard 120 credit hours, which typically breaks down to four years of study (at a rate of 15 credit hours/semester/two semesters a year). 
 
Cybersecurity bachelor’s degrees are also offered in online formats. Online degrees typically require the same number of credits, but courses are offered at different intervals, and often online programs can be taken year-round, which means the overall time to complete a degree might be shorter.

What can I do with a bachelor’s in cybersecurity?

Cybersecurity is a diverse field and there are a lot of options for people who complete a bachelor’s degree. Often people decide if they are interested in offense or defense cybersecurity while a student and then take courses and internships aligning with those interests. Those experiences can lead to job opportunities in the future. 
 
Most bachelor’s degree holders will land entry-level positions within companies or organizations with titles such as analyst, tester, developer, or specialist. Since there is so much opportunity within the field, professionals with experience can advance to more senior positions quickly. Often obtaining a master’s degree in cybersecurity management or leadership can help secure more senior positions.

Is a bachelor’s in cybersecurity hard?

Cybersecurity is “hard” in that it is a technical degree that requires math, computer science, and programming skills and education. However, it is unlike other more theoretical technical degrees in that cybersecurity is very applied, and completing a cybersecurity degree requires a lot of hands-on experience in the form of internships or working on projects at places like cyber ranges, which are essentially laboratories for studying cybersecurity threats and scenarios.

How much does it cost to get a degree in cybersecurity?

Based on our analysis of 53 online cybersecurity bachelor’s degree programs the average cost of a degree is $66,297. The most common number of credit hours required to complete a degree is 120 and the average cost per credit hour is $539. There are a number of factors that go into total degree cost including in-state versus out-of-state tuition for public universities and the availability of scholarships and financial aid.

Which degree is best for cybersecurity?

There are several pathways into cybersecurity. Until recently, there were few programs with cybersecurity-specific degree offerings. Instead, students took computer and networking courses and then prepared for industry certifications. Students can find different kinds of degrees that focus on specific aspects of cybersecurity including forensics, ethical hacking, criminal justice, and operations and policy. 

Additionally, universities are offering more tactical cybersecurity master’s degree options to help students who don’t have a cybersecurity undergraduate background enter the field — again, across a range of offense, defensive, and forensic operations.

Other cybersecurity master’s options include management and leadership training to advance into more senior positions such as chief privacy officer, chief business security officer, and business intelligence officer.

Complete list of schools with an online bachelor’s in cybersecurity

The below is not intended to be a ranking of schools. Instead, the goal is to have an up-to-date list of the various options for students interested in pursuing a cybersecurity bachelor’s degree online.

  1. American Public University

    Charles Town, West Virginia
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $42,000
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $350
    Credits: 120
    Learn more: Program details

  2. Angelo State University

    San Angelo, Texas
    Program: Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $76,560 in-state | $175,080 out-of-state
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $638 in-state | $1,459 out-of-state
    Credits: 120
    Learn more: Program details

  3. Ashland University

    Ashland, Ohio
    Program: Cybersecurity, B.S.
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $115,200
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $960
    Credits: 120
    Learn more: Program details

  4. 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

  5. Bay Path University

    Longmeadow, Massachusetts
    Program: 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 details

  6. Bellevue University

    Bellevue, Nebraska
    Program: Bachelor of Science, Cybersecurity Degreee
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $57,023
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $449
    Credits: 127
    Learn more: Program details

  7. Boise State University

    Boise, Idaho
    Program: 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 details

  8. Capella University

    Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Program: BS in Information Assurance and Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $37,440
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $208
    Credits: 180
    Learn more: Program details

  9. Capitol Technology University

    Laurel, Maryland
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $105,360
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $878
    Credits: 120
    Learn more: Program details

  10. Central Methodist University

    Fayette, Missouri
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $27,840
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $232
    Credits: 120
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  11. Champlain College

    Burlington, Vermont
    Program: Cybersecurity B.S
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $40,200
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $335
    Credits: 120
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  12. City University of Seattle

    Seattle, Washington
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $94,500
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $525
    Credits: 180
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  13. 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
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  14. Dakota State University

    Madison, South Dakota
    Program: Cyber Operations (BS)
    CAE designation: CAE-CD, CAE-R, CAE-CO
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $55,800
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $465
    Credits: 120
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  15. Davenport University

    Grand Rapids, Michigan
    Program: Bachelor's in Cyber Defense
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $116,880
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $974
    Credits: 120
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  16. Drexel University

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Program: BS in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $109,335
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $591
    Credits: 185
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  17. EC-Council University

    Albuquerque, North Mexico
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $83,700
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $1,395
    Credits: 60
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  18. ECPI University

    Virginia Beach, Virginia
    Program: Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer and Information Science with a Cyber and Information Security Technology major
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $69,720
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $581
    Credits: 120
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  19. 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
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  20. Ferris State University

    Big Rapids, Michigan
    Program: 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
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  21. Florida Atlantic University

    Boca Raton, Florida
    Program: Bachelor of Management Information Systems (MIS) – Information Security and Business Analytics specialization
    CAE designation: CAE-R
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $24,360 in-state | $86,640 out-of-state
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $203 in-state | $722 out-of-state
    Credits: 120
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  22. Fort Hays State University

    Hays, Kansas
    Program: BA or BS in Information Networking and Telecommunications, Concentration: Computer Networking and Telecommunications with Information Assurance Emphasis
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $23,312 in-state | $69,440 out-of-state
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $188 in-state | $560 out-of-state
    Credits: 124
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  23. Franklin University

    Columbus, Ohio
    Program: B.S. Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $49,352
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $398
    Credits: 124
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  24. Friends University

    Wichita, Kansas
    Program: Cyber Security B.S.
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $134,239
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $1,057
    Credits: 127
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  25. George Mason University

    Fairfax, Virginia
    Program: Bachelor of Applied Science - Cyber Security concentration
    CAE designation: CAE-CD, CAE-R
    Delivery method: Online & hybrid
    Total tuition: $50,520 in-state | $171,360 out-of-state
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $421 in-state | $1,428 out-of-state
    Credits: 120
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  26. Grand Canyon University

    Phoenix, Arizona
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with an Emphasis in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $58,200
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $485
    Credits: 120
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  27. Green River Community College

    Auburn, Washington
    Program: Bachelors of Applied Science in Cybersecurity and Networking
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $92,700
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $515
    Credits: 180
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  28. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

    Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
    Program: B.S. Cybersecurity Operations and Management (Online)
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $84,360
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $703
    Credits: 120
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  29. Herzing University

    Menomonee Falls, WI
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $61,800
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $515
    Credits: 120
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  30. Hilbert College

    Hamburg, New York
    Program: BS in Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $63,000
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $525
    Credits: 120
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  31. Indiana Tech

    Fort Wayne, Indiana
    Program: Cybersecurity, B.S.
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $83,853
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $693
    Credits: 121
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  32. Kennesaw State University

    Kennesaw, Georgia
    Program: Bachelor Of Science In Cybersecurity Engineering
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $22,200 in-state | $78,480 out-of-state
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $185 in-state | $654 out-of-state
    Credits: 120
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  33. Liberty University

    Lynchburg, Virginia
    Program: B.S. in Information Technology – Data Networking and Security
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $46,800
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $390
    Credits: 120
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  34. Lindenwood University

    Saint Charles, Missouri
    Program: BS in Cyber Security
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $59,400
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $495
    Credits: 120
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  35. Maryville University

    Saint Louis, Missouri
    Program: Cybersecurity Bachelor’s Degree
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $94,976
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $742
    Credits: 128
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  36. Mercy College

    Dobbs Ferry, New York
    Program: BS Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $87,960
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $733
    Credits: 120
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  37. 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
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  38. Metropolitan State University of Denver

    Denver, Colorado
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online, campus & hybrid
    Total tuition: $49,440 in-state | $110,400 out-of-state
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $412 in-state | $920 out-of-state
    Credits: 120
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  39. Mid-America Christian University

    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $53,070
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $435
    Credits: 122
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  40. Monroe College

    New Rochelle, New York
    Program: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Networks and Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Online, campus & hybrid
    Total tuition: $81,720
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $681
    Credits: 120
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  41. Montreat College

    Montreat, North Carolina
    Program: BS Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $135,600
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $1,130
    Credits: 120
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  42. Mount Aloysius College

    Cresson, Pennsylvania
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Information Technology – Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics Concentration
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $84,700
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $700
    Credits: 121
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  43. New England College

    Henniker, New Hampshire
    Program: Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $45,000
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $375
    Credits: 120
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  44. New England Institute of Technology

    East Greenwich, Rhode Island
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security and Network Engineering
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $119,600
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $650
    Credits: 184
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  45. Northeastern State University

    Tahlequah, Oklahoma
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $36,456 in-state | $74,400 out-of-state
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $294 in-state | $600 out-of-state
    Credits: 124
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  46. Northern Arizona University

    Flagstaff, Arizona
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $45,360
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $378
    Credits: 120
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  47. Northwestern State University of Louisiana

    Natchitoches, Louisiana
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems – Cybersecurity Concentration
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $10,320 in-state | $31,920 out-of-state
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $86 in-state | $266 out-of-state
    Credits: 120
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  48. Norwich University

    Northfield, Vermont
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $45,000
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $375
    Credits: 120
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  49. Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology-Okmulgee

    Okmulgee, Oklahoma
    Program: Bachelor of Technology in IT-Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $23,232
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $192
    Credits: 121
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  50. Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

    Stillwater, Oklahoma
    Program: Management Information Systems bachelor’s degree – Information Assurance Emphasis
    CAE designation: CAE-R
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $55,680 in-state | $117,720 out-of-state
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $464 in-state | $981 out-of-state
    Credits: 120
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  51. Old Dominion University

    Norfolk, Virginia
    Program: Cybersecurity Bachelor’s Program
    CAE designation: CAE-CO, CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $48,960 in-state | $52,680 out-of-state
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $408 in-state | $439 out-of-state
    Credits: 120
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  52. Pace University-New York

    New York, New York
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Information Technology – Security and Information Assurance Concentration
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $205,560
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $1,713
    Credits: 120
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  53. Pennsylvania State University

    University Park, Pennsylvania
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $83,394
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $678
    Credits: 123
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  54. Post University

    Waterbury, Connecticut
    Program: BS Computer Information Systems - Cybersecurity Concentration
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $75,480
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $629
    Credits: 120
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  55. Purdue Global

    Indianapolis, Indiana
    Program: Bachelor’s Degree for Cybersecurity Professionals
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $58,320
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $324
    Credits: 180
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  56. Regent University

    Virginia Beach, Virginia
    Program: B.S. in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $47,400
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $395
    Credits: 120
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  57. Robert Morris University

    Moon Township, Pennsylvania
    Program: Cybersecurity B.S.
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $137,400
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $1,145
    Credits: 120
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  58. Roger Williams University

    Bristol, Rhode Island
    Program: BS Cybersecurity & Networking
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $51,960
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $433
    Credits: 120
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  59. Saint Leo University

    Saint Leo, Florida
    Program: Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $92,880
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $774
    Credits: 120
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  60. Saint Louis University-Main Campus

    Saint Louis, Missouri
    Program: Security and Strategic Intelligence, B.S.
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $78,000
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $650
    Credits: 120
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  61. Saint Peter’s University

    Jersey City, New Jersey
    Program: Bachelor of Professional Studies Cyber Security Concentration
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $62,475
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $595
    Credits: 105
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  62. Salem International University

    Salem, West Virginia
    Program: BS IT Degree – Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $57,000
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $475
    Credits: 120
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  63. San Diego City College

    San Diego, California
    Program: Bachelor of Science (BS) Cyber Defense and Analysis
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $37,080 in-state | $53,040 out-of-state
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $309 in-state | $442 out-of-state
    Credits: 120
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  64. San Jacinto College

    Houston, Texas
    Program: Bachelor of Applied Technology in IT - Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $17,280 in-state | $26,760 out-of-state
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $144 in-state | $223 out-of-state (includes all fees)
    Credits: 120
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  65. Seminole State College of Florida

    Sanford, Florida
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Technology - Cyber Security Specialization
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $9,600 in-state | $37,920 out-of-state
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $80 in-state | $316 out-of-state
    Credits: 120
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  66. Southern New Hampshire University

    Manchester, New Hampshire
    Program: Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $39,600
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $330
    Credits: 120
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  67. 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: $21,600 in-state | $39,240 out-of-state
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $180 in-state | $327 out-of-state
    Credits: 120
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  68. Strayer University

    Herndon, Virginia
    Program: BS in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $183,000
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $1,525
    Credits: 120
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  69. Sullivan University

    Louisville, Kentucky
    Program: Bachelor of Science Degree in Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $84,600
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $470
    Credits: 180
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  70. SUNY Canton

    Canton, New York
    Program: Cybersecurity B.S.
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $43,772
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $353
    Credits: 124
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  71. SUNY Polytechnic Institute

    Utica, New York
    Program: Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Network and Computer Security
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $29,264 in-state | $77,376 out-of-state
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $236 in-state | $624 out-of-state
    Credits: 124
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  72. Syracuse University

    Syracuse, New York
    Program: B.S. in Information Management & Technology – Information security management concentration
    CAE designation: CAE-CD, CAE-R
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $90,000
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $750
    Credits: 120
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  73. Texas A&M University San Antonio

    San Antonio, Texas
    Program: Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences Information Technology/Information Assurance and Security Concentration
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $31,320 in-state | $92,520 out-of-state
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $261 in-state | $771 out-of-state
    Credits: 120
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  74. The University of Texas at El Paso

    El Paso, Texas
    Program: Bachelor of Arts- n Security Studies
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $50,400 in-state | $64,800 out-of-state
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $420 in-state | $540 out-of-state
    Credits: 120
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  75. The University of Texas at San Antonio

    San Antonio, Texas
    Program: Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Cyber Security
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $45,720 in-state | $110,640 out-of-state
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $381 in-state | $922 out-of-state
    Credits: 120
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  76. Thomas College

    Waterville, Maine
    Program: BS Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $123,904
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $1,024
    Credits: 121
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  77. Tulane University

    New Orleans, Louisiana
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with a concentration in Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $57,840
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $482
    Credits: 120
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  78. University of Advancing Technology

    Tempe, Arizona
    Program: Bachelors of Science in Network Security Degree
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $103,560
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $863
    Credits: 120
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  79. University of Arizona

    Sierra Vista, Arizona
    Program: 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
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  80. University of Charleston

    Charleston, West Virginia
    Program: Bachelor’s of Science in Cyber Security
    CAE designation: CAE-CO
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $133,200
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $1,110
    Credits: 120
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  81. University of Houston-Victoria

    Victoria, Texas
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems in Cyber Security
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $25,560 in-state | $74,760 out-of-state
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $213 in-state | $623 out-of-state
    Credits: 120
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  82. University of Illinois, Springfield

    Springfield, Illinois
    Program: Information Systems Security Bachelor’s Degree
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $38,640 in-state | $77,160 out-of-state
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $322 in-state | $643 out-of-state
    Credits: 120
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  83. University of Kansas

    Overland Park, Kansas
    Program: 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
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  84. University of Maine at Augusta

    Augusta, Maine
    Program: Cybersecurity BS
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $39,809
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $329
    Credits: 121
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  85. University of Maryland Global Campus

    Adelphi, Maryland
    Program: Bachelor of Science Cybersecurity Technology
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $38,880 in-state | $59,880 out-of-state
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $324 in-state | $499 out-of-state
    Credits: 120
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  86. University of Massachusetts Global

    Aliso Viejo, California
    Program: BS in Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $60,000
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $500
    Credits: 120
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  87. University of Nebraska at Omaha

    Omaha, Nebraska
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CO, CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $37,200 in-state | $99,360 out-of-state
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $310 in-state | $828 out-of-state
    Credits: 120
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  88. University of Nebraska at Omaha

    Omaha, Nebraska
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CO, CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $36,360 in-state | $84,480 out-of-state
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $303 in-state | $704 out-of-state
    Credits: 120
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  89. University of North Dakota

    Grand Forks, North Dakota
    Program: Cyber Security Degree
    CAE designation: CAE-R
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $50,760 in-state | $77,040 out-of-state
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $423 in-state | $642 out-of-state
    Credits: 120
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  90. University of Southern Maine

    Portland, Maine
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $36,720 in-state | $108,120 out-of-state
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $306 in-state | $901 out-of-state
    Credits: 120
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  91. University of Southern Mississippi

    Hattiesburg, Mississippi
    Program: Cybersecurity BAS
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $46,200 in-state | $56,280 out-of-state
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $385 in-state | $469 out-of-state
    Credits: 120
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  92. University of the Potomac

    Vienna, Virginia
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $28,800
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $240
    Credits: 120
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  93. Utica College

    Utica, New York
    Program: BS Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $57,000
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $475
    Credits: 120
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  94. Valley College

    Cleveland, Ohio
    Program: Cybersecurity Bachelor of Science Degree
    Delivery method: Online
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $528
    Credits: 34 Months
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  95. 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
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  96. Webster University

    Saint Louis, Missouri
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science – Cybersecurity Emphasis
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $57,000
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $475
    Credits: 120
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  97. Western Governors University

    Salt Lake City, Utah
    Program: BS Network Engineering and Security
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $32,634
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $294
    Credits: 111
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  98. Western Michigan University

    Kalamazoo, Michigan
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $30,622 in-state | $38,308 out-of-state
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $251 in-state | $314 out-of-state
    Credits: 122
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  99. William Woods University

    Fulton, Missouri
    Program: BS in Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $117,800
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $950
    Credits: 124
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  100. Wilmington University

    New Castle, Delaware
    Program: B.S. in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $50,280
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $419
    Credits: 120
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