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

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In this guide

We analyzed 134 accredited online cybersecurity bachelor’s degree programs to build this guide — reviewing tuition data from IPEDS, CAE designation status from NSA, graduation rates from College Navigator, and student-faculty ratios to produce rankings that are transparent and repeatable.

Here is what that research found at a glance: the average cost per credit hour is $517; more than 71.5% of programs require a hands-on capstone project; and every program in our top 25 holds at least one NSA/DHS Center of Academic Excellence designation.

According to editor Steven Bowcut, who has evaluated cybersecurity programs for more than a decade, the single clearest dividing line between a strong program and a weak one is CAE designation — without it, a program has no external validation that its curriculum meets federal workforce standards.

If you are weighing campus and online options side by side, our guide to on-campus cybersecurity bachelor’s degree programs covers accredited campus programs in equal depth.

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An online cybersecurity bachelor’s degree typically requires 120 credit hours and can be completed in two to four years depending on transfer credits and enrollment pace. Based on our analysis of 134 accredited programs, the average cost is $517 per credit hour and more than 70% require a capstone project.

Programs holding NSA/DHS Center of Academic Excellence (CAE) designation are recognized by federal employers and most private-sector hiring managers as equivalent in quality to campus-based degrees.

What Is an Online Cybersecurity Bachelor’s Degree?

An online cybersecurity bachelor’s degree is a four-year undergraduate credential delivered primarily or entirely through remote instruction, covering the technical and policy foundations needed for entry- and mid-level roles in information security.

Most programs require 120 credit hours and include coursework in network security, ethical hacking, digital forensics, cryptography, and risk management.

The degree is distinct from a general IT degree in both depth and specialization: cybersecurity programs are built around defending systems and responding to incidents, while IT degrees emphasize broader infrastructure management.

Students who want to explore a broader starting point should review our page on the online cybersecurity associate’s degree [/online/cybersecurity-associates-degree/] before committing to a four-year path.

Cybersecurity degree vs. IT degree with a cybersecurity concentration

A standalone cybersecurity bachelor’s degree devotes the majority of its curriculum to offensive and defensive security topics — threat analysis, penetration testing, incident response, and compliance frameworks such as NIST and ISO 27001.

An IT degree with a cybersecurity concentration typically reserves only 15 to 30 credit hours for security topics, with the remainder covering help desk operations, networking fundamentals, and systems administration.

For students aiming to become information security analysts, penetration testers, or SOC analysts, a dedicated cybersecurity degree offers stronger preparation and a more recognizable credential with hiring managers.

If you are considering a computer science path with security coursework, the distinction is explained in detail on our CS with cybersecurity emphasis page.

What CAE designation means and why it matters

The National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security jointly operate the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) program, which designates institutions whose cybersecurity curricula meet rigorous federal workforce standards.

There are three designation types relevant to bachelor’s programs: CAE-Cyber Defense (CAE-CD), CAE-Cyber Research (CAE-R), and CAE-Cyber Operations (CAE-CO). Holding a CAE-CD designation signals that the program’s curriculum maps to NSA Knowledge Units — a baseline that many federal agencies, defense contractors, and private-sector security teams use as a proxy for program quality.

All 25 programs in our rankings hold at least one active CAE designation, and we treat the absence of CAE designation as a disqualifying factor regardless of tuition price or graduation rate.

Online vs. campus delivery: what actually differs

The primary practical difference between online and campus cybersecurity programs is scheduling flexibility, not curriculum depth — the same CAE Knowledge Units that govern a campus program apply equally to online offerings.

What does differ is lab access: campus students often use dedicated hardware labs, while online students use virtual environments such as cloud-based cyber ranges, which can actually provide more realistic attack-and-defend scenarios than physical hardware.

Employers in the cybersecurity field have largely converged on evaluating candidates by certification portfolio and demonstrated skills rather than delivery format, particularly at the entry level.

Students considering programs in specific states can explore our pages on California online cybersecurity programs and Texas online cybersecurity programs for regionally specific options.

How We Ranked These 25 Online Cybersecurity Programs

Every program in this ranking was drawn from CybersecurityGuide.org’s proprietary review of 134 accredited online cybersecurity bachelor’s programs.

Inclusion required three non-negotiable criteria: the program must be primarily online or have a substantive online delivery option, it must lead to a bachelor’s degree specifically in cybersecurity or a closely related information security field, and it must hold an active NSA/DHS Center of Academic Excellence designation as of our October 2025 data pull.

Programs that met those gates were then scored on a weighted rubric across five measurable dimensions. Compensation from advertisers does not influence rankings — the 25 programs listed here were selected and ordered entirely by this methodology, and several featured ad programs do not appear in the rankings.

Data sources: IPEDS and College Navigator

Tuition figures are drawn from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), which reports institution-submitted cost data on a standardized basis.

Graduation rates and student-faculty ratios are sourced from College Navigator, which aggregates IPEDS data into a searchable public interface.

CAE designation status is verified directly against the NSA NCAE-C program’s publicly maintained institution list. All data reflects an October 2025 pull; tuition figures are shown as 2025/2026 academic year rates.

Weighting criteria explained

The five scoring criteria and their weights in our composite score are as follows: tuition cost per credit hour, CAE designation type and count, graduation rate, student-faculty ratio, and admission rate.

The 30% tuition weight explains why affordable programs rank well even with lower graduation rates, and the 25% CAE weight explains why a program like Dakota State — which holds three CAE designations, including the rare CAE-CO — ranks higher than programs with lower tuition but only a single CAE-CD.

This weighting scheme is our editorial judgment about what matters most to prospective students when comparing value across accredited options.

Why compensation does not influence rankings

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No school can purchase a higher-ranking position, and several schools that appear in the ad table do not appear in the top 25 rankings because they did not meet the CAE designation requirement or scored below the cutoff on our weighted rubric.

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25 Best Online Cybersecurity Bachelor’s Degree Programs (2026)

The rankings below reflect our full weighted scoring methodology applied to the 134 programs in our database. Each entry shows the program name, CAE designation type, delivery format, total tuition at 120 credit hours, and cost per credit hour for the 2025/2026 academic year.

Where a program requires more than 120 credits, total tuition is calculated at the actual credit requirement. Programs offering both online and campus attendance are included where online enrollment is a fully supported option — see the note on hybrid programs below the table.

Rankings table: 2026 top 25 programs

  1. Champlain College

    Burlington, Vermont
    Program: Cybersecurity B.S
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $40,200
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $335
    Credits: 120
    Learn more: Program details

  2. Southern New Hampshire University

    Manchester, New Hampshire
    Program: BS in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $41,040
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $342
    Credits: 120
    Learn more: Program details

  3. American Public University

    Charles Town, West Virginia
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $42,000
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $350
    Credits: 120
    Learn more: Program details

  4. Norwich University

    Northfield, Vermont
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $45,000
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $375
    Credits: 120
    Learn more: Program details

  5. Bay Path University

    Longmeadow, Massachusetts
    Program: BS in Cybersecurity: Digital Forensics and Incident Response
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $49,200
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $410
    Credits: 120
    Learn more: Program details

  6. Saint Leo University

    Saint Leo, Florida
    Program: Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $51,000
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $425
    Credits: 120
    Learn more: Program details

  7. University of Illinois, Springfield

    Springfield, Illinois
    Program: Information Systems Security, BS
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $45,420
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $378.50
    Credits: 120
    Learn more: Program details

  8. Liberty University

    Lynchburg, Virginia
    Program: B.S. in Cybersecurity Science & Operations
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $47,190
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $390
    Credits: 121
    Learn more: Program details

  9. Dakota State University

    Madison, South Dakota
    Program: Bachelors of Science in Cyber Operations
    CAE designation: CAE-CD, CAE-R, CAE-CO
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $43,806
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $365
    Credits: 120
    Learn more: Program details

  10. SANS Technology Institute

    North Bethesda, Maryland
    Program: Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Cybersecurity (BACS)
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $41,750
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $348
    Credits: 120
    Learn more: Program details

  11. Regent University

    Virginia Beach, Virginia
    Program: B.S. in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $47,400
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $395
    Credits: 120
    Learn more: Program details

  12. Wilmington University

    New Castle, Delaware
    Program: B.S. in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $50,280
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $419
    Credits: 120
    Learn more: Program details

  13. University at Albany

    Albany, New York
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD, CAE-R
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $43,975
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $366
    Credits: 120
    Learn more: Program details

  14. Bellevue University

    Bellevue, Nebraska
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity degree
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $58,293
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $459
    Credits: 127
    Learn more: Program details

  15. SUNY Canton

    Canton, New York
    Program: Cybersecurity B.S.
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $43,772
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $353
    Credits: 124
    Learn more: Program details

  16. Franklin University

    Columbus, Ohio
    Program: B.S. Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $49,352
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $398
    Credits: 124
    Learn more: Program details

  17. Fort Hays State University

    Hays, Kansas
    Program: BA/BS Information Networking and Telecommunications (Cybersecurity)
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $31,806
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $265
    Credits: 120
    Learn more: Program details

  18. Louisiana State University

    Baton Rouge, Louisiana
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Technology
    CAE designation: CAE-CO
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $40,800
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $340
    Credits: 120
    Learn more: Program details

  19. Bismarck State College

    Bismarck, North Dakota
    Program: BAS in Cybersecurity and InformationTechnology
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $33,120
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $184 in-state | $276 out-of-state
    Credits: 120
    Learn more: Program details

  20. Old Dominion University

    Norfolk, Virginia
    Program: Cybersecurity Bachelor’s Program
    CAE designation: CAE-CO, CAE-CD, and CAE-R
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $53,280
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $268 in-state | $444 out-of-state
    Credits: 120
    Learn more: Program details

  21. St. Petersburg College

    St. Petersburg, Florida
    Program: Cybersecurity B.A.S. Degree
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $46,440
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $112 in-state | $387 out-of-state
    Credits: 120
    Learn more: Program details

  22. University of Maryland Global Campus

    Adelphi, Maryland
    Program: Bachelor of Science Cybersecurity Technology
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $59,880
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $330 in-state | $499 out-of-state
    Credits: 120
    Learn more: Program details

  23. Baker College

    Owosso, Michigan
    Program: Bachelor of Science Information Technology and Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $54,000
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $450
    Credits: 120
    Learn more: Program details

  24. Montreat College

    Montreat, North Carolina
    Program: BS Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $53,400
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $445
    Credits: 120
    Learn more: Program details

  25. University of Cincinnati

    Cincinnati, Ohio
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $57,600
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $480
    Credits: 120
    Learn more: Program details

These rankings were compiled from data accessed in March 2026 from the Integrated Post-Secondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and College Navigator (both services of the National Center for Education Statistics). Tuition data was pulled from individual university websites and is current as of March 2026.

2025 rankings

  1. CHAMPLAIN COLLEGE
  2. NORWICH UNIVERSITY
  3. BAY PATH UNIVERSITY

2024 rankings

  1. CHAMPLAIN COLLEGE
  2. DREXEL UNIVERSITY
  3. NORWICH UNIVERSITY

Programs offering accelerated completion options

Several programs in the top 25 offer structured pathways for students who enter with transfer credits, prior military training, or associate’s degrees that allow completion in fewer than four years.

American Public University and Liberty University both accept up to 90 transfer credits, meaning a student arriving with an associate’s degree may complete the bachelor’s in as few as two additional years of full-time study.

Southern New Hampshire University offers self-paced, competency-based courses that allow motivated students to compress timelines significantly. Students who are starting from an associate’s degree should review our online cybersecurity associate’s degree guide to understand how many credits typically transfer toward these programs.

Note on hybrid online-and-campus programs

Six of the 25 programs in this ranking are classified as hybrid, meaning they offer online delivery as a primary enrollment option but also maintain campus attendance options at the home institution.

These programs are included because online students can complete the full degree without ever attending campus — the hybrid classification reflects the institution’s enrollment flexibility, not a requirement to attend in person.

Students who specifically want a campus-based experience should visit our guide to on-campus cybersecurity bachelor’s degree programs for programs where in-person instruction is the primary delivery model.

Salary and Career Outcomes for Online Cybersecurity Graduates

Earning an online cybersecurity bachelor’s degree opens the door to one of the fastest-growing and highest-paying fields in technology.

Information security analysts — the most common entry point for cybersecurity bachelor’s graduates — earned a median salary of $124,910 per year as of May 2024. The field is projected to grow 33 percent through 2033, adding roughly 17,300 new jobs annually — a rate nearly five times faster than the average for all occupations.

That combination of high compensation and exceptional growth makes a cybersecurity bachelor’s degree one of the strongest returns on investment in higher education today. For a full breakdown of salary bands, specializations, and hiring trends, see our information security analyst salary and career outlook

Median salary and job growth: BLS 2024 data

The $124,910 median annual wage for information security analysts represents the midpoint across all experience levels and industries — entry-level graduates typically start between $65,000 and $85,000, while mid-career professionals with five or more years of experience commonly exceed $100,000.

Geographic location significantly influences compensation: California, New York, and Texas consistently post the highest concentrations of cybersecurity roles and above-median wages. Graduates interested in California online cybersecurity programs or Texas online cybersecurity programs will find robust regional job markets to complement their degree.

Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or CISSP accelerate salary progression and are often pursued during or immediately after degree completion — explore cybersecurity certifications to pursue alongside your degree for a prioritized list.

ROI by program cost tier: degree investment vs. starting salary

The following table compares total degree cost across three pricing tiers — based on our analysis of 134 accredited programs — against typical first-year salaries for cybersecurity bachelor’s graduates.

Even at the premium tier, most graduates recover their total tuition investment within three to four years of employment.

Budget Tier (under $20,000 total): Programs such as Fort Hays State University fall into this range. At a median starting salary of approximately $72,000, the payback period is under one year of net savings after living expenses.

Mid-Range Tier ($35,000–$50,000 total): The majority of programs in our 2026 rankings — including Champlain College ($40,200) and SNHU ($41,040) — land here. At a $72,000 starting salary, full tuition is recovered in roughly two to three years.

Premium Tier ($50,000–$75,000 total): Programs priced at this level typically offer stronger alumni networks, more extensive lab environments, or regional name recognition. The payback timeline extends to three to five years but remains favorable relative to other STEM disciplines.

The ROI calculation shifts further in graduates’ favor when employer tuition assistance is factored in — many defense contractors, financial institutions, and government agencies offer partial or full reimbursement for cybersecurity education.

Top industries and roles hiring cybersecurity bachelor’s graduates

Cybersecurity bachelor’s graduates are hired across virtually every sector of the economy, but five industries account for the largest share of entry-level openings: federal government and defense, financial services and banking, healthcare, technology services, and retail or e-commerce.

Common entry-level job titles include security analyst, network security administrator, IT auditor, penetration tester (junior), and security operations center (SOC) analyst. The federal government — including agencies like the NSA, DHS, and DOD components — actively recruits graduates from CAE-designated programs, and a CAE-CD credential on a program’s profile is a meaningful signal for students targeting public-sector careers.

Graduates who pair their degree with one or two industry certifications consistently report shorter time-to-hire and higher starting offers.

Is an Online Cybersecurity Degree Worth It?

The legitimacy question comes up in nearly every conversation prospective students have about pursuing their degree online — and it deserves a direct, evidence-based answer: yes, an online cybersecurity bachelor’s degree from an accredited, CAE-designated program is worth it for the overwhelming majority of students who complete it.

The delivery format is not the determining factor in hiring decisions; program accreditation, institutional reputation, and demonstrated skills are.

The 33 percent projected job growth through 2033 means demand for qualified candidates is outpacing the supply of graduates, regardless of how those graduates earned their degrees.

How employers view online cybersecurity degrees

Employer acceptance of online degrees in cybersecurity has accelerated significantly over the past decade, driven in part by the NSA and DHS formalizing the CAE-CD (Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense) designation system — which makes no distinction between online and campus delivery.

Federal agencies and their contractors are required to evaluate all CAE-designated graduates under the same hiring framework, meaning an online degree from Champlain College or SNHU carries the same federal recognition as a campus-based degree from the same institution.

According to the ISC2 2024 Cybersecurity Workforce Study, skills and certifications are cited more frequently than degree delivery format as the primary hiring criteria among cybersecurity hiring managers.

The practical implication: a candidate with an online degree from a CAE-CD school and a CompTIA Security+ certification will outcompete a candidate with a campus degree from a non-CAE institution in most federal and private-sector hiring processes.

When the delivery format matters — and when it doesn’t

For entry-level and mid-level cybersecurity roles — SOC analyst, security administrator, IT auditor — the delivery format of your degree is functionally irrelevant to hiring managers, who focus instead on certifications, hands-on experience, and demonstrated technical skills.

Where format can matter is in a narrow set of circumstances: some elite private-sector firms and intelligence community components maintain informal preferences for residential programs at specific institutions, and certain graduate school admissions committees may view online undergraduate degrees with additional scrutiny.

However, these are edge cases, not the norm. The more consequential decision is choosing between a cybersecurity-specific degree and a broader IT path — students who want to compare these options should also review on-campus cybersecurity bachelor’s degree programs to understand how curriculum depth differs across formats and delivery models.

How to Transfer Credits Toward an Online Cybersecurity Bachelor’s Degree

For adult learners, working professionals, and community college completers, transfer credits are one of the most powerful tools available for reducing both the cost and the time required to earn an online cybersecurity bachelor’s degree.

Many of the programs in our 2026 rankings accept up to 90 transfer credits — meaning a student entering with a completed associate’s degree may need as few as 30 additional credits to graduate.

Understanding the transfer landscape before you apply can save you thousands of dollars and years of coursework.

Transferring from an associate’s degree or community college

Students who have completed an online cybersecurity associate’s degree are typically the best-positioned transfer candidates — their lower-division coursework in networking fundamentals, operating systems, and introductory security concepts maps directly onto the first two years of most bachelor’s programs.

Articulation agreements between community colleges and four-year institutions formalize this credit transfer process and guarantee that specific courses will be accepted without review. Before enrolling in an online cybersecurity bachelor’s program, request its transfer credit policy in writing and ask specifically whether the program has articulation agreements with your current or prior institution.

Programs like American Public University and Liberty University have broad transfer credit acceptance policies and are frequently chosen by community college completers for this reason.

Military credit and prior learning assessment

Active-duty service members, veterans, and National Guard members may be eligible for substantial credit toward a cybersecurity bachelor’s degree through the American Council on Education (ACE) Military Credit Recommendations, which translate military occupational specialties (MOS) and training into college-equivalent credit.

IT and signals intelligence MOS codes in particular often map well to cybersecurity prerequisite courses. Many of the programs in our rankings — including American Public University, which has long served the military community — have specific policies for accepting ACE-recommended credits.

In addition to military credits, prior learning assessment (PLA) allows students to demonstrate mastery of subject matter through portfolio review, challenge exams, or industry certifications (such as CompTIA Security+ or CISSP) and receive college credit for that knowledge — a policy that can accelerate completion by one to two semesters for experienced IT professionals.

Programs with the most transfer-friendly credit policies

The most transfer-friendly programs in our 2026 rankings share several common characteristics: they accept up to 90 transfer credits, recognize major industry certifications as credit equivalents, have established articulation agreements with community college systems, and offer dedicated transfer advisors who can audit your transcript before enrollment.

American Public University, Liberty University, and Western Governors University (which uses a competency-based model rather than credit hours) consistently appear in this category.

When evaluating transfer-friendliness, also confirm whether credits expire — some programs will not accept coursework older than seven to ten years, which can affect returning adults who took courses in the 2010s and are re-entering higher education now.

Frequently Asked Questions

The following questions represent the most common concerns prospective students raise about online cybersecurity bachelor’s degrees, drawn from our research and reader inquiries. Answers are based on current program data, BLS labor statistics, and employer hiring practices as of 2026.

Can I get a cybersecurity job with an online bachelor’s degree?

Yes — and the evidence is clear on this point. The NSA and DHS jointly recognize CAE-CD designated programs regardless of delivery format, and federal contractors operating under those agencies follow the same framework.

According to the ISC2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study, the most commonly cited hiring criteria among cybersecurity employers are demonstrated skills and professional certifications — not whether a degree was earned online or on campus.

For entry-level roles — SOC analyst, junior penetration tester, IT security administrator — the degree itself (combined with one or two certifications like CompTIA Security+) is what opens the door, not the delivery format. For senior roles such as CISO or senior security architect, certifications like CISSP and demonstrated experience carry far more weight than whether your bachelor’s was online or residential.

The practical recommendation: earn your degree from a CAE-designated program, pursue Security+ during or immediately after enrollment, and build a home lab or participate in capture-the-flag (CTF) competitions to demonstrate hands-on skills to employers.

How long does it take to complete an online cybersecurity bachelor’s degree?

The standard timeline for a full-time online student starting with no prior college credits is four years, covering approximately 120 credit hours at a pace of 15 credits per semester. However, most online programs are specifically designed for flexibility, and actual timelines vary significantly.

Students who transfer in an associate’s degree (typically 60 credits) can complete their bachelor’s in as little as two years of full-time study. Part-time students — the majority of online bachelor’s enrollees — typically take five to six years to finish, taking two to three courses per semester while working.

Some programs, including those using competency-based education (CBE) models, allow students to accelerate through material they already know, compressing the timeline further. Several programs in our 2026 rankings, including Western Governors University and American Public University, are frequently cited by working adults for their flexible pacing policies.

What’s the difference between a cybersecurity degree and an IT degree with a cybersecurity concentration?

A dedicated cybersecurity bachelor’s degree is purpose-built around security topics from the ground up — the core curriculum typically includes network security, cryptography, ethical hacking, digital forensics, risk management, and security policy, with electives that deepen specialization in areas like cloud security or incident response.

An IT degree with a cybersecurity concentration, by contrast, spends the majority of its credit hours on broad IT foundations — systems administration, database management, project management — with five to seven security-specific courses added as a concentration.

The distinction matters most at the point of hiring: dedicated cybersecurity programs consistently produce graduates who can pass entry-level security certifications faster and score higher on technical assessments.

Students who are weighing the cybersecurity-specific path against a broader CS track should review our guide to on-campus cybersecurity bachelor’s degree programs for a curriculum comparison, and consider how the CS with cybersecurity emphasis path aligns with their long-term career goals.

What is a CAE-CD designation and why does it matter?

CAE-CD stands for Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense, a designation jointly awarded by the NSA and DHS to colleges and universities whose cybersecurity programs meet rigorous federal standards for curriculum depth, faculty qualifications, and institutional commitment to cybersecurity education.

All 25 programs in our 2026 rankings hold CAE-CD designation, which we treat as a baseline quality requirement rather than a differentiating factor.

For prospective students, the practical importance of CAE designation is threefold: it signals curriculum quality, it unlocks eligibility for NSA/DHS scholarships (including the CyberCorps Scholarship for Service program), and it is a recognized standard among federal hiring managers and defense contractors who screen applicants.

If a program you are considering does not hold CAE designation, that absence is worth investigating before you commit.

How much does an online cybersecurity bachelor’s degree cost?

Based on our analysis of 134 accredited online cybersecurity bachelor’s degree programs, the average cost per credit hour is $517, which translates to approximately $62,040 for a 120-credit degree at average pricing.

However, the range is wide: the lowest-cost programs in our 2026 rankings start at roughly $32,000 in total tuition, while premium programs can reach $75,000 or more for out-of-state or private-institution students.

In-state tuition at public universities consistently delivers the best value for students who qualify. Financial aid, employer tuition reimbursement, and scholarships — including the NSA CyberCorps Scholarship for Service — can significantly reduce out-of-pocket costs. Students should request the net price (total cost minus expected aid) from each program’s financial aid office before comparing sticker-price tuition figures.

School listings

  1. Abilene Christian University

    Abilene, Texas
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $47,400
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $395
    Credits: 120
    Learn more: Program details

  2. American InterContinental University

    Chandler, Arizona
    Program: Online Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $62,100
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $345
    Credits: 180
    Learn more: Program details

  3. American Public University

    Charles Town, West Virginia
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $42,000
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $350
    Credits: 120
    Learn more: Program details

  4. Angelo State University

    San Angelo, Texas
    Program: Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $120,756
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $601.30 in-state | $1006.30 out-of-state
    Credits: 120
    Learn more: Program details

  5. Arizona State University

    Tempe, Arizona
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Information Technology – Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $69,600
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $580
    Credits: 120
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  6. Ashland University

    Ashland, Ohio
    Program: Cybersecurity, B.S.
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $75,600
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $630
    Credits: 120
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  7. Avila University

    Kansas City, Missouri
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $36,000
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $300
    Credits: 120
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  8. Baker College

    Owosso, Michigan
    Program: Bachelor of Science Information Technology and Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $54,000
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $450
    Credits: 120
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  9. Ball State University

    Muncie, Indiana
    Program: Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $69,360
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $346 in-state | $578 out-of-state
    Credits: 120
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  10. Bay Path University

    Longmeadow, Massachusetts
    Program: BS in Cybersecurity: Digital Forensics and Incident Response
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $49,200
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $410
    Credits: 120
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  11. Bellevue University

    Bellevue, Nebraska
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity degree
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $58,293
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $459
    Credits: 127
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  12. Bethel University

    Mishawaka, Indiana
    Program: Bachelor of Science Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $58,200
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $485
    Credits: 120
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  13. Bismarck State College

    Bismarck, North Dakota
    Program: BAS in Cybersecurity and InformationTechnology
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $42,738
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $356
    Credits: 120
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  14. Bluefield University

    Bluefield, Virginia
    Program: Cybersecurity (BS)
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $49,200
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $410
    Credits: 120
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  15. Boise State University

    Boise, Idaho
    Program: Cybersecurity Bachelor’s Degree
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $47,400
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $395
    Credits: 120
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  16. Boston College

    Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
    Program: BA Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $78,720
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $656
    Credits: 120
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  17. California Baptist University

    Riverside, California
    Program: Cybersecurity, BS
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $63,960
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $520
    Credits: 123
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  18. California State University San Marcos

    San Marcos, California
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $65,400
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $545
    Credits: 120
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  19. Cambridge College

    Boston, Massachusetts
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: On Campus, Online, Hybrid
    Total tuition: $60,240
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $502
    Credits: 120
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  20. Campbell University

    Buies Creek, North Carolina
    Program: Cybersecurity, BS
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $57,660
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $465
    Credits: 124
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  21. Capitol Technology University

    Laurel, Maryland
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $54,600
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $455
    Credits: 120
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  22. Central Methodist University

    Fayette, Missouri
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $28,800
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $240
    Credits: 120
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  23. Champlain College

    Burlington, Vermont
    Program: Cybersecurity B.S
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $40,200
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $335
    Credits: 120
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  24. Charleston Southern University

    Charleston, South Carolina
    Program: Bachelor of Technology (BT), Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $61,800
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $515
    Credits: 120
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  25. Charter Oak State College

    New Britain, Connecticut
    Program: Cyber Security Bachelor's Degree Program
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $39,480
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $329
    Credits: 120
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  26. City University of Seattle

    Seattle, Washington
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $96,300
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $535
    Credits: 180
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  27. Colorado State University Global

    Denver, Colorado
    Program: Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $45,000
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $375
    Credits: 120
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  28. Columbia Southern University

    Orange Beach, Alabama
    Program: B.S. Information Systems and Cyber Security
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $33,360
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $278
    Credits: 120
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  29. Columbus State University

    Columbus, Georgia
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $22,440
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $187
    Credits: 120
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  30. Dakota State University

    Madison, South Dakota
    Program: Bachelors of Science in Cyber Operations
    CAE designation: CAE-CD, CaliforniaE-R, CaliforniaE-CO
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $43,806
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $365
    Credits: 120
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  31. Davenport University

    Grand Rapids, Michigan
    Program: Bachelor's in Cyber Defense
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $122,160
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $1,018
    Credits: 120
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  32. DeVry University

    Lisle, Illinois
    Program: Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity and Networking
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $63,736
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $514
    Credits: 124
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  33. Drexel University

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Program: BS in Cyber Security
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $112,665
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $609
    Credits: 185
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  34. East Carolina University

    Greenville, North Carolina
    Program: BS Information and Cybersecurity Technology - Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $50,880
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $424
    Credits: 120
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  35. Eastern Oregon University

    La Grande, Oregon
    Program: B.S./B.A./B.A.S. in Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $59,220
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $329
    Credits: 180
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  36. ECPI University

    Virginia Beach, Virginia
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Information and Cybersecurity Operations
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $69,696
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $581
    Credits: 120
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  37. Excelsior University

    Albany, New York
    Program: BS in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $61,200
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $510
    Credits: 120
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  38. Fayetteville State University

    Fayetteville, North Carolina
    Program: Cyber Security (BS)
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $18,480
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $92 in-state | $154 out-of-state
    Credits: 120
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  39. 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: $61,800
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $515
    Credits: 120
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  40. Fort Hays State University

    Hays, Kansas
    Program: BA/BS Information Networking and Telecommunications (Cybersecurity)
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $31,806
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $265
    Credits: 120
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  41. Franklin University

    Columbus, Ohio
    Program: B.S. Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $49,352
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $398
    Credits: 124
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  42. Friends University

    Wichita, Kansas
    Program: Cyber Security B.S.
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $144,584
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $1,166
    Credits: 124
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  43. Grand Canyon University

    Phoenix, Arizona
    Program: Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $58,200
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $485
    Credits: 120
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  44. Green River Community College

    Auburn, Washington
    Program: Bachelors of Applied Science in Cybersecurity and Networking
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $92,700
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $515
    Credits: 180
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  45. 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: $123,600
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $1,030
    Credits: 120
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  46. Hawai'i Pacific University

    Honolulu, Hawaii
    Program: BS Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $178,920
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $1,491
    Credits: 120
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  47. Herzing University

    Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $61,800
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $515
    Credits: 120
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  48. Hilbert College

    Hamburg, New York
    Program: BS in Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $67,200
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $560
    Credits: 120
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  49. Immaculata University

    Immaculata, Pennsylvania
    Program: Cybersecurity, B.S.
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $58,590
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $465
    Credits: 126
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  50. Indiana Tech

    Fort Wayne, Indiana
    Program: Cybersecurity, B.S.
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $51,546
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $426
    Credits: 121
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  51. John Brown University

    Siloam Springs, Arkansas
    Program: Cybersecurity, B.S.
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $40,200
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $335
    Credits: 120
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  52. Keiser University

    Fort Lauderdale, Florida
    Program: Cybersecurity, BS
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $69,300
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $550
    Credits: 126
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  53. Kennesaw State University

    Kennesaw, Georgia
    Program: Bachelor of Science In Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $63,600
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $530
    Credits: 120
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  54. Kentucky State University

    Frankfort, Kentucky
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $42,000
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $350
    Credits: 120
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  55. King University

    Bristol, Tennessee
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity and Cloud Computing
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $43,400
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $350
    Credits: 124
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  56. Lamar University

    Beaumont, Texas
    Program: Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $79,739
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $259.49 in-state | $664.49 out-of-state
    Credits: 120
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  57. Liberty University

    Lynchburg, Virginia
    Program: B.S. in Cybersecurity Science & Operations
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $47,190
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $390
    Credits: 121
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  58. Lindenwood University

    Saint Charles, Missouri
    Program: BS in Cyber Security
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $63,000
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $525
    Credits: 120
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  59. Louisiana State University

    Baton Rouge, Louisiana
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Technology
    CAE designation: CAE-CO
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $40,800
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $340
    Credits: 120
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  60. Maryville University

    Saint Louis, Missouri
    Program: BS in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $78,000
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $650
    Credits: 120
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  61. McMurry University

    Abilene, Texas
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Online & Hybrid
    Total tuition: $43,200
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $360
    Credits: 120
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  62. Mercy University

    Dobbs Ferry, New York
    Program: BS Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $114,840
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $957
    Credits: 120
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  63. Metropolitan State University of Denver

    Denver, Colorado
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online, campus & hybrid
    Total tuition: $118,800
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $431 in-state | $990 out-of-state
    Credits: 120
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  64. Miami University

    Oxford, Ohio
    Program: Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity and Networking
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $33,600
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $350
    Credits: 96
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  65. Mid-America Christian University

    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $103,680
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $864
    Credits: 120
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  66. Middle Tennessee State University

    Murfreesboro, Tennessee
    Program: Cybersecurity Management, B.S.
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $150,840
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $350 in-state | $1,257 out-of-state
    Credits: 120
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  67. Missouri Baptist University

    Saint Louis, Missouri
    Program: Bachelor's in Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $65,280
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $544
    Credits: 120
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  68. Monroe University

    Bronx, New York
    Program: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Networks and Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: On Campus, Online, Hybrid
    Total tuition: $81,240
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $681
    Credits: 120
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  69. Montreat College

    Montreat, North Carolina
    Program: BS Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $53,400
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $445
    Credits: 120
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  70. National University

    San Diego, California
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $66,600
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $370
    Credits: 180
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  71. New England College

    Henniker, New Hampshire
    Program: Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $45,000
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $375
    Credits: 120
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  72. 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: $133,400
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $725
    Credits: 184
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  73. Northeastern State University

    Tahlequah, Oklahoma
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $32,280
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $269
    Credits: 120
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  74. Northern Arizona University

    Flagstaff, Arizona
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $48,384
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $403
    Credits: 120
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  75. Northern Kentucky University

    Highland Heights, Kentucky
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Information Technology – Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $43,080
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $359
    Credits: 120
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  76. Norwich University

    Northfield, Vermont
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $45,000
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $375
    Credits: 120
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  77. Old Dominion University

    Norfolk, Virginia
    Program: Cybersecurity Bachelor’s Program
    CAE designation: CAE-CO, CaliforniaE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $53,280
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $268 in-state | $444 out-of-state
    Credits: 120
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  78. Olivet Nazarene University

    Bourbonnais, Illinois
    Program: (B.S.) Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $50,400
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $420
    Credits: 120
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  79. Pennsylvania State University

    University Park, Pennsylvania
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $78,474
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $638-$685
    Credits: 123
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  80. Rasmussen University

    Bloomington, Minnesota
    Program: Cyber Security Bachelor's Degree
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $65,700
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $365
    Credits: 180
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  81. Regent University

    Virginia Beach, Virginia
    Program: B.S. in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $47,400
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $395
    Credits: 120
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  82. Robert Morris University

    Moon Township, Pennsylvania
    Program: Cybersecurity B.S.
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $142,800
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $1,190
    Credits: 120
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  83. Roger Williams University

    Bristol, Rhode Island
    Program: BS Cybersecurity & Networking
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $51,960
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $433
    Credits: 120
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  84. Rosemont College

    Rosemont, Pennsylvania
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Global Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $83,280
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $694
    Credits: 120
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  85. Saint Leo University

    Saint Leo, Florida
    Program: Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $51,000
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $425
    Credits: 120
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  86. San Diego City College

    San Diego, California
    Program: Bachelor of Science (BS) Cyber Defense and Analysis
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $44,280
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $130 in-state | $369 out-of-state
    Credits: 120
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  87. SANS Technology Institute

    North Bethesda, Maryland
    Program: Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Cybersecurity (BACS)
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $41,750
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $348
    Credits: 120
    Learn more: Program details

  88. South College

    Knoxville, Tennessee
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $57,195
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $310
    Credits: 184.5
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  89. Southern New Hampshire University

    Manchester, New Hampshire
    Program: BS in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $41,040
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $342
    Credits: 120
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  90. Spring Arbor University

    Spring Arbor, Michigan
    Program: Cybersecurity (B.S.)
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $50,280
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $419
    Credits: 120
    Learn more: Program details

  91. St. Petersburg College

    St. Petersburg, Florida
    Program: Cybersecurity B.A.S. Degree
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $46,440
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $112 in-state | $387 out-of-state
    Credits: 120
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  92. 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
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $180
    Credits: 120
    Learn more: Program details

  93. Stevenson University

    Owings Mills, Maryland
    Program: Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $55,800
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $465
    Credits: 120
    Learn more: Program details

  94. Sullivan University

    Louisville, Kentucky
    Program: Bachelor of Science Degree in Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $84,600
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $470
    Credits: 180
    Learn more: Program details

  95. SUNY Canton

    Canton, New York
    Program: Cybersecurity B.S.
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $43,772
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $353
    Credits: 124
    Learn more: Program details

  96. SUNY Plattsburgh

    Plattsburgh, New York
    Program: Cybersecurity Management, B.S.
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $42,360
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $353
    Credits: 120
    Learn more: Program details

  97. SUNY Polytechnic Institute

    Utica, New York
    Program: B.S. in Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $101,556
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $295 in-state | $819 out-of-state
    Credits: 124
    Learn more: Program details

  98. 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
    Total tuition: $138,425
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $808.39 in-state | $1,153.54 out-of-state
    Credits: 120
    Learn more: Program details

  99. Texas A&M University-Victoria

    Victoria, Texas
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems in Cyber Security
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $74,153
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $212.94 in-state | $617.94 out-of-state
    Credits: 120
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  100. The University of Texas at El Paso

    El Paso, Texas
    Program: Bachelor of Arts in Security Studies
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $64,800
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $420 in-state | $540 out-of-state
    Credits: 120
    Learn more: Program details

  101. The University of Texas at San Antonio

    San Antonio, Texas
    Program: Cybersecurity B.S.
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $94,354.8
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $247.95 in-state | $786.29 out-of-state
    Credits: 120
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  102. Thomas Edison State University

    Trenton, New Jersey
    Program: Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $60,840
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $391 in-state | $507 out-of-state
    Credits: 120
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  103. Tiffin University

    Tiffin, Ohio
    Program: BS Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $63,600
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $530
    Credits: 120
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  104. Troy University

    Troy, Alabama
    Program: Bachelor's Degree in Cyber Security
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $50,880
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $424
    Credits: 120
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  105. University at Albany

    Albany, New York
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD, CaliforniaE-R
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $43,975
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $366
    Credits: 120
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  106. University of Advancing Technology

    Tempe, Arizona
    Program: Bachelors of Science in Network Security Degree
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $95,000
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $791.67
    Credits: 120
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  107. University of Arizona

    Sierra Vista, Arizona
    Program: Bachelor of Applied Science Cyber Operations - Defense & Forensics
    CAE designation: CAE-CD, CaliforniaE-R, CaliforniaE-CO
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $63,000
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $525
    Credits: 120
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  108. University of Arkansas Grantham

    Little Rock, Arkansas
    Program: Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $36,600
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $305
    Credits: 120
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  109. University of Charleston

    Charleston, West Virginia
    Program: Cyber Operations Bachelor of Applied Science
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $47,400
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $395
    Credits: 120
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  110. University of Cincinnati

    Cincinnati, Ohio
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $57,600
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $480
    Credits: 120
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  111. University of Illinois, Springfield

    Springfield, Illinois
    Program: Information Systems Security, BS
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $45,420
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $378.50
    Credits: 120
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  112. University of Kansas

    Overland Park, Kansas
    Program: Bachelor of Applied Science in Applied Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD, CaliforniaE-R
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $59,400
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $495
    Credits: 120
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  113. University of Maine at Augusta

    Augusta, Maine
    Program: Cybersecurity BS
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $87,604
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $268 in-state | $724 out-of-state
    Credits: 121
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  114. University of Mary

    Bismarck, North Dakota
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Administration
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $63,240
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $510
    Credits: 124
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  115. University of Maryland Global Campus

    Adelphi, Maryland
    Program: Bachelor of Science Cybersecurity Technology
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $59,880
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $330 in-state | $499 out-of-state
    Credits: 120
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  116. University of Massachusetts Global

    Aliso Viejo, California
    Program: BS in Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $60,000
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $500
    Credits: 120
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  117. University of Michigan-Flint

    Flint, Michigan
    Program: BS in Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $78,660
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $594.25 in-state | $655.50 out-of-state
    Credits: 120
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  118. University of Missouri - St. Louis

    St. Louis, Missouri
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $155,406
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $529 in-state | $1,317 out-of-state
    Credits: 118
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  119. University of Nebraska at Omaha

    Omaha, Nebraska
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CO, CaliforniaE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $106,800
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $418 in-state | $890 out-of-state
    Credits: 120
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  120. University of Nevada-Las Vegas

    Las Vegas, Nevada
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & hybrid
    Total tuition: $81,568
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $680
    Credits: 120
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  121. University of North Carolina Greensboro

    Greensboro, North Carolina
    Program: Cybersecurity, B.S.
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $50,450
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $236.17 in-state | $420.42 out-of-state
    Credits: 120
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  122. University of North Dakota

    Grand Forks, North Dakota
    Program: Cyber Security Degree
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  123. University of Phoenix

    Phoenix, Arizona
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Degree
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  124. University of Saint Mary

    Leavenworth, Kansas
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
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  125. University of Southern Mississippi

    Hattiesburg, Mississippi
    Program: Cybersecurity BAS
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  126. University of the Potomac

    Vienna, Virginia
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security and Policy
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  127. University of Wisconsin-Stout

    Menomonie, Wisconsin
    Program: B.S. Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $28,800
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $240
    Credits: 120
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  128. University of Wisconsin-Stout

    Menomonie, Wisconsin
    Program: B.S. Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $68,371
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $270.03 in-state | $569.76 out-of-state
    Credits: 120
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  129. Upper Iowa University

    Fayette, Iowa
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $61,800
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $515
    Credits: 120
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  130. Utica University

    Utica, New York
    Program: BS Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $57,000
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $475
    Credits: 120
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  131. Waldorf University

    Forest City, Iowa
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $40,800
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $340
    Credits: 120
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  132. Walsh College

    Troy, Michigan
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Information Technology – Cyber Security
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $73,680
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $614
    Credits: 120
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  133. Western Michigan University

    Kalamazoo, Michigan
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $80,388
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $659
    Credits: 122
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  134. William Woods University

    Fulton, Missouri
    Program: Bachelor of Science (BS) in Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $44,640
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $360
    Credits: 124
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  135. Wilmington University

    New Castle, Delaware
    Program: B.S. in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $50,280
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $419
    Credits: 120
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