Best Master’s in Cybersecurity Programs for 2027: Compare 165 Programs by Cost, CAE, and Outcomes

In this guide

• 2027 rankings
• Salary and ROI
• Premium & Campus Difference
• ROI Accelerators
• MS vs MBA vs Certifications
• Campus vs Online
• Tech vs. Management Tracks
• Admission, Coursework & Careers
• FAQ
• School listings

A master’s degree in cybersecurity is one of the fastest routes into the leadership, architecture, and advanced research roles that define the upper tier of this profession. A bachelor’s and the right certifications can land an analyst position, but the most senior openings increasingly list a graduate credential as preferred or required.

This guide is built actually to help you decide, not just define the degree. Our research team analyzed all 165 U.S. campus-based programs for tuition, credit load, and CAE designation, and below you will find a sortable comparison of every one, the 2027 rankings, the salary and ROI data, and a clear-eyed framework for when a master’s beats an MBA or certifications.

It is written and reviewed by a practicing cybersecurity leader. It focuses on campus and best-overall programs; if you specifically want a remote option, our online master’s in cybersecurity guide covers those in depth.

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Featured Cybersecurity Masters

School Name	Program	More Info
UC Berkeley School of Information	Online MS in Cybersecurity | No GRE/GMAT Required	website
Purdue Global	Online MS in Cybersecurity Management	website
Wake Forest University	Online MS in Cybersecurity Leadership	website
Arizona State University	Online MA in Global Security - Cybersecurity	website
Southern New Hampshire University	Online MS in Cybersecurity	website

Most guides give you a ranked top 25 and a wall of school names. This one gives you the whole dataset, because the most useful thing we can offer a searcher is the comparison an AI summary can’t.

Our team analyzed all 165 U.S. campus-based master’s in cybersecurity programs and compiled tuition, credit hours, CAE designation status, GRE policy, and delivery format for each, drawn from IPEDS and College Navigator and verified against university pages in August 2026.

Tuition ranges from $12,300 (Southeast Missouri State University) to $101,772 (UT Dallas) against a $40,418 average, so two CAE-designated programs can differ in price by nearly a factor of nine for a comparable credential.

The typical program requires about 30 credit hours, a large and growing share have dropped the GRE, and a meaningful subset carry an NSA/DHS Center of Academic Excellence designation, the single most useful filter if federal or defense work is your target. Use the distribution to calibrate expectations, then use the table to find your fit.

The rankings were compiled from IPEDS and College Navigator data accessed in August 2026, with tuition verified against university pages. Use them as a starting shortlist, then open the comparison table above to weigh each program against your own budget, format, and CAE requirements, since the ‘best’ program in the abstract is rarely the best one for a specific career goal and price point.

2026 Ranking

2027 list of the most affordable cybersecurity master’s programs

1. Southeast Missouri State University

   Cape Girardeau, MO

   
   Program: Cybersecurity Master's Degree
   CAE designation: CAE-CD
   Delivery method: Online & campus
   Total tuition: $12,300.00
   2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $410.00
   2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $410.00
   Online Tuition: $410.00
   Credits: 30
   GRE: Not Required
   Learn more: Program details

2. Indiana Institute of Technology

   Fort Wayne, IN

   
   Program: Cybersecurity, M.S.
   CAE designation: CAE-CD
   Delivery method: Online & campus
   Total tuition: $16,650.00
   2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $555.00
   2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $555.00
   Credits: 30
   GRE: Not Required
   Learn more: Program details

3. Eastern Michigan University

   Ypsilanti, MI

   
   Program: Master's in Cybersecurity
   CAE designation: CAE-CD
   Delivery method: Online & campus
   Total tuition: $18,000.00
   2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $600.00
   2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $600.00
   Credits: 30
   GRE: Not Required
   Learn more: Program details

4. Mississippi State University

   Mississippi State, MS

   
   Program: M.S. in Cyber Security and Operations
   CAE designation: CAE-CD, CAE-CO, CAE-R
   Delivery method: Online & campus
   Total tuition: $18,677.50
   2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $602.50
   2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $602.50
   Credits: 31
   GRE: Not Required
   Learn more: Program details

5. University of Central Missouri

   Warrensburg, MO

   
   Program: Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, MS
   CAE designation: CAE-CD
   Delivery method: Online & campus
   Total tuition: $19,350.00
   2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $430.00
   2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $645.00
   Online Tuition: $450.00
   Credits: 30
   GRE: Required
   Learn more: Program details

6. Liberty University

   Lynchburg, VA

   
   Program: M.S. in Cyber Security
   CAE designation: CAE-CD
   Delivery method: Online & campus
   Total tuition: $20,700.00
   2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $575.00
   2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $575.00
   Online Tuition: $600.00
   Credits: 36
   GRE: Not Required
   Learn more: Program details

7. Air Force Institute of Technology-Graduate School of Engineering & Management

   Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

   
   Program: Master of Science in Cyber Operations
   CAE designation: CAE-R
   Delivery method: Campus
   Total tuition: $20,832.00
   2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $434.00
   2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $434.00
   Credits: 48
   GRE: Required
   Learn more: Program details

8. Dakota State University

   Madison, SD

   
   Program: Cyber Defense, MS
   CAE designation: CAE-CD, CAE-R, CAE-CO
   Delivery method: Online & campus
   Total tuition: $20,943.00
   2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $393.70
   2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $698.10
   Online Tuition: $613.40
   Credits: 30
   GRE: Not Required
   Learn more: Program details

9. Metro State University

   Saint Paul, MN

   
   Program: Cyber Operations (MS)
   CAE designation: CAE-CD, CAE-CO
   Delivery method: Campus
   Total tuition: $21,255.12
   2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $590.42
   2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $590.42
   Credits: 36
   GRE: Not Required
   Learn more: Program details

10. Hood College

    Frederick, MD

    
    Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $21,450.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $715.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $715.00
    Credits: 30
    GRE: Not Required
    Learn more: Program details

11. University of Illinois Springfield

    Springfield, IL

    
    Program: Cybersecurity Management, MS
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $22,117.50
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $356.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $737.25
    Online Tuition: $384.25
    Credits: 30
    GRE: Not Required
    Learn more: Program details

12. Fort Hays State University

    Hays, KS

    
    Program: Master of Professional Studies in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $23,364.30
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $362.73
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $778.81
    Online Tuition: $362.73
    Credits: 30
    GRE: Not Required
    Learn more: Program details

13. Saint Leo University

    Saint Leo, FL

    
    Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $23,550.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $785.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $785.00
    Credits: 30
    GRE: Not Required
    Learn more: Program details

14. University of Nevada-Reno

    Reno, NV

    
    Program: Cybersecurity, M.S.
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $24,150.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $383.25
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $805.00
    Online Tuition: $850.00
    Credits: 30
    GRE: Not Required
    Learn more: Program details

15. Bellevue University

    Bellevue, NE

    
    Program: Master's in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $24,480.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $680.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $680.00
    Credits: 36
    GRE: Not Required
    Learn more: Program details

16. Ferris State University

    Big Rapids, MI

    
    Program: Master of Science in Information Security and Intelligence
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Campus & Online
    Total tuition: $24,510.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $817
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $817
    Online Tuition: $817
    Credits: 30
    GRE: Not required
    Learn more: Program details

17. The University of Tampa

    Tampa, FL

    
    Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $25,248.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $789.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $789.00
    Credits: 32
    GRE: Required
    Learn more: Program details

18. ECPI University

    Virginia Beach, VA

    
    Program: Masters in Cyber Security
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $25,920.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $720.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $720.00
    Online Tuition: $720.00
    Credits: 36
    GRE: Not Required
    Learn more: Program details

19. Columbus State University

    Columbus, GA

    
    Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Campus, Hybrid, Online
    Total tuition: $27,030.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $217.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $901.00
    Online Tuition: $318.00
    Credits: 30
    GRE: Required
    Learn more: Program details

20. Central Connecticut State University

    New Britain, CT

    
    Program: Cybersecurity, MS
    CAE designation: CAE-CD, CAE-CO
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $27,225.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $809.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $825.00
    Credits: 33
    GRE: Not Required
    Learn more: Program details

21. Metropolitan State University of Denver

    Denver, CO

    
    Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $27,432.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $570.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $762.00
    Credits: 36
    GRE: Not Required
    Learn more: Program details

22. Purdue University

    Indianapolis, IN

    
    Program: MS in Cybersecurity and Trusted Systems
    CAE designation: CAE-R
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $28,449.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $347.85
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $948.30
    Credits: 30
    Learn more: Program details

23. Webster University

    Webster Groves, MO

    
    Program: Cybersecurity Operations (MS)
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $28,800.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $800.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $800.00
    Credits: 36
    GRE: Not Required
    Learn more: Program details

24. Nova Southeastern University

    Fort Lauderdale, FL

    
    Program: M.S. in Cybersecurity Management
    CAE designation: CAE-CD, CAE-R
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $29,670.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $989.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $989.00
    Credits: 30
    GRE: Not Required
    Learn more: Program details

25. Kean University

    Jersey City, NJ

    
    Program: Cybersecurity, M.S.
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $29,827.80
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $994.26
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $994.26
    Credits: 30
    GRE: Not Required
    Learn more: Program details

Is a Master’s in Cybersecurity Worth It? Salary and ROI

A common question is whether a master’s delivers a meaningful return. Based on current labor-market data the answer is usually yes, provided you manage tuition and the credential leads to the role change or salary increase the data supports. What follows is the salary picture, a payback model, and the ROI levers specific to studying on campus rather than online.

Salary and ROI

Across 165 U.S. campus programs, a master’s in cybersecurity averages $40,418 in tuition, so the return deserves scrutiny. Based on current labor-market data it usually pays back, provided you manage tuition and the credential leads to the role change the data supports.

What makes the campus case distinct is that part of the return is not salary at all: it is the networking, recruiting access, and assistantship funding campus programs provide and fully online programs generally do not.

Cybersecurity Salary Benchmarks

The table maps typical career stages to BLS-reported compensation; a master’s tends to accelerate movement up this ladder.

Career stage / role	Typical annual salary	Notes
Entry-level cybersecurity / IT security	$70,000-$90,000	Often accessible with a bachelor’s or certifications
Information security analyst (median)	$124,910	National median, BLS OOH (May 2024)
Computer & information research scientist	$140,910	Often requires a master’s; advanced-technical ceiling
Senior / architect roles	$150,000+	Senior analysts, architects, security engineers
Computer & information systems managers	$171,200	Employers may prefer graduate degrees for leadership
Top 10% of analysts	$186,420+	Leadership or highly specialized technical roles

The Education Premium and the Campus Difference

BLS reports 2024 median weekly earnings of $1,543 for bachelor’s holders and $1,840 for master’s holders, an annual gap of about $15,444. In cybersecurity, the gap tends to be larger because the degree often coincides with a move into architecture, research, or management. 

On campus, two effects compound that premium: on-campus recruiting and employer partnerships shorten the time from graduation to a higher-paying role, raising the effective annual uplift in the payback math below.

Funded assistantships and fellowships, far more common in campus programs, can cut net tuition substantially or to zero, changing the denominator of the ROI calculation entirely.

Cohort networks built in person tend to surface senior opportunities years later, a return that does not show up in first-job salary but is real over a career.

Estimated Tuition Payback Period

Most programs cost $20,000-$60,000 in total tuition. The table models payback by tuition level and post-degree salary uplift.

Net Tuition	Annual Salary Uplift	Break-Even (Years)
$15,000	$15,444/yr (BLS avg)	~1 year
$41,044 (avg)	$15,444/yr (BLS avg)	~2.7 years
$60,000	$20,000/yr	3 years

ROI Accelerators Unique to Campus Programs

The campus format carries ROI levers that rarely exist online. Graduate and research assistantships can fund tuition and pay a stipend in exchange for teaching or lab work, turning a cost into a near-break-even before graduation.

On-campus career fairs and employer-in-residence programs give direct access to recruiters from federal agencies, defense contractors, and major firms.

Faculty research labs open doors to publications and clearance-track internships. Pairing the degree with a credential such as the CISSP certification further accelerates title progression. These are the returns to weigh against the higher ancillary costs of attending in person.

Why Cybersecurity Remains a Strong ROI Field

Cybersecurity demand is driven by compliance mandates, nation-state threat activity, and cyber-insurance requirements rather than discretionary IT spending, so it holds up across hiring cycles.

BLS projects strong growth for information security analysts through the next decade, against a median wage of $124,910 and a persistent senior-level talent shortage that keeps qualified candidates in a strong negotiating position.

Bottom Line on ROI

For most professionals already in IT or security, a master’s in cybersecurity pays back within roughly one to three years when it leads to a $15,000-$20,000 salary increase, a realistic expectation given BLS data. The campus format is worth its premium when networking, labs, on-campus recruiting, or funded assistantships materially advance your goals; if those do not apply, the online guide covers a lower-friction path to the same credential.

Important Caveats

A master’s alone does not guarantee a raise; experience, certifications, clearance, and role scope often weigh equally or more. Regional and industry differences in pay are large; benchmark specific markets against BLS OEWS metro data. Campus programs carry higher ancillary and living costs and an opportunity cost if you reduce work hours; weigh these against the networking and assistantship upside.

For some goals a certification or an MBA is the better-returning credential; see the comparison section above.

Master’s vs. MBA vs. certifications: which credential should you choose?

A cybersecurity master’s is not automatically the right next step, and saying so is part of honest advice. The right credential depends on the role you want.

A master’s wins when you want technical depth or a research and architecture track, or when you are targeting federal and defense roles that formally require an advanced degree, and it is the strongest choice for moving from general IT into a specialized security discipline. 

An MBA, or a cybersecurity MBA, wins when your goal is general management, P&L responsibility, or a CISO path where business fluency matters as much as technical command.

Certifications win when you need a faster, cheaper signal for a specific job: a CISSP certification often moves compensation more efficiently than a degree for an experienced practitioner not chasing a management or research role.

The rule of thumb: if a certification gets you the next job, start there; choose the master’s when the roles you want screen on the degree itself or demand structured depth a few exams cannot provide.

Campus vs. Online Master’s in Cybersecurity

Accredited campus and online programs from the same institution generally carry the same curriculum and diploma, so the choice is about how you learn and what you need around the coursework, not prestige. 

Campus delivers most when in-person advantages map to your goals: hands-on labs and shared equipment, faculty research you can join, on-campus recruiting and career fairs, funded assistantships, and a cohort network built face to face, returns the ROI section above quantifies.

Online is the better fit when flexibility is the binding constraint, you are working full time, or you have geographic or family commitments. If that describes you, our online master’s in cybersecurity guide ranks and compares those programs specifically; this page focuses on campus and best-overall options so each guide gives a clean, complete answer for its format.

Technical vs. Managerial Tracks

Cybersecurity master’s programs generally fall into two categories, technical and managerial, though many blend both. Technical degrees focus on hands-on work, penetration testing, digital forensics, applied cryptography, secure systems engineering, and security operations and are lab-intensive, preparing graduates for roles like security engineer, penetration tester, or threat researcher.

Managerial degrees emphasize governance, risk, and compliance, IT auditing, and security program leadership, preparing graduates for security director, CISO, or compliance officer roles.

National University, for example, offers a technical specialization in ethical hacking and penetration testing; DePaul concentrates on governance, risk, and compliance; and the University of Houston spans both. Match the track to the career you want, and confirm the actual course list rather than the title on the diploma.

Admissions, Coursework, and Careers

Admissions for most programs follow a common pattern: research programs against your goals and CAE designation, sit the GRE or GMAT where still required (an increasing number waive it), apply with transcripts, recommendations, and a personal statement, then plan financing and networking.

A technical undergraduate degree is preferred but increasingly not required; bridge programs such as NYU Tandon’s let career changers prepare for entry. Coursework blends technical subjects (network security, digital forensics, penetration testing) with management subjects (cybersecurity management, risk analysis, leadership).

Career paths a master’s unlocks include CISO, security architect, IT manager, and computer and information research scientist (BLS median $140,910, with a master’s as the typical entry-level education).

FAQs about cybersecurity master’s programs

A complete listing of master’s in cybersecurity programs

The Cybersecurity Guide research team compiled this list to provide the most comprehensive information possible for students interested in pursuing a master’s degree in cybersecurity. The complete list of 165 campus-based programs, including tuition data and program details, is available below.

1. Air Force Institute of Technology-Graduate School of Engineering & Management

   Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

   
   Program: Master of Science in Cyber Operations
   CAE designation: CAE-R
   Delivery method: Campus
   Total tuition: $20,832.00
   2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $434.00
   2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $434.00
   Credits: 48
   GRE: Required
   Learn more: Program details

2. American National University

   Salem, VA

   
   Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity
   Delivery method: Online & campus
   Total tuition: $23,016.00
   2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $411.00
   2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $411.00
   Online Tuition: $411.00
   Credits: 56
   GRE: Not required
   Learn more: Program details

3. Atlantis University

   Miami, FL

   
   Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity
   Delivery method: Campus
   Total tuition: $26,910.00
   2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $897.00
   2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $897.00
   Online Tuition: $897.00
   Credits: 30
   GRE: Not required
   Learn more: Program details

4. Auburn University

   Auburn, AL

   
   Program: Master of Science - Cybersecurity Engineering
   CAE designation: CAE-CD, CAE-R, CAE-CO
   Delivery method: Online & campus
   Total tuition: $62,370.00
   2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $630.00
   2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,890.00
   Credits: 33
   GRE: Not Required
   Learn more: Program details

5. Auburn University at Montgomery

   Montgomery, AL

   
   Program: Master of Science in Computer Information Systems and Cyber Security
   Delivery method: Campus
   Total tuition: $36,894.00
   2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $498.00
   2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,118.00
   Credits: 33
   GRE: Not Required
   Learn more: Program details

6. Bellevue University

   Bellevue, NE

   
   Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity
   CAE designation: CAE-CD
   Delivery method: Online & campus
   Total tuition: $24,480.00
   2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $680.00
   2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $680.00
   Credits: 36
   GRE: Not Required
   Learn more: Program details

7. Boston University

   Boston, MA

   
   Program: Master of Science in Computer Information Systems - Concentration in Cybersecurity
   CAE designation: CAE-CD, CAE-R
   Delivery method: Campus, Online & Hybrid
   Total tuition: $32,960.00
   2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $1,030.00
   2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,030.00
   Online Tuition: $1,030.00
   Credits: 32
   GRE: Not required
   Learn more: Program details

8. Bridgewater State University

   Bridgewater, MA

   
   Program: Master's Degree in Cybersecurity and Justice
   Delivery method: Campus
   Total tuition: $17,912.00
   2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $559.75
   2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $559.75
   Credits: 32
   GRE: Not Required
   Learn more: Program details

9. Brown University

   Providence, RI

   
   Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity (Sc.M.)
   Delivery method: Online & campus
   Total tuition: $73,344.00
   2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $9,168.00
   2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $9,168.00
   Online Tuition: $9,168.00
   Credits: 8
   GRE: Not required
   Learn more: Program details

10. California State University-Dominguez Hills

    Carson, CA

    
    Program: Cyber Security MS
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $22,770.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $759.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $759.00
    Credits: 30
    GRE: Not Required
    Learn more: Program details

11. California State University-San Bernardino

    San Bernardino, CA

    
    Program: Master of Science in National Cyber Security Studies
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $34,192.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $876.72
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $876.72
    Credits: 39
    GRE: Not Required
    Learn more: Program details

12. Central Connecticut State University

    New Britain, CT

    
    Program: Cybersecurity, MS
    CAE designation: CAE-CD, CAE-CO
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $27,225.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $809.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $825.00
    Credits: 33
    GRE: Not Required
    Learn more: Program details

13. City College of New York

    New York, NY

    
    Program: Cybersecurity M.S.
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $30,780.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $470.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $855.00
    Credits: 36
    GRE: Not Required
    Learn more: Program details

14. Columbus State University

    Columbus, GA

    
    Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Campus, Online & Hybrid
    Total tuition: $27,030.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $217.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $901.00
    Online Tuition: $318.00
    Credits: 30
    GRE: Required
    Learn more: Program details

15. CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

    New York, NY

    
    Program: Master of Science in Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $30,780.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $470.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $855.00
    Credits: 36
    GRE: Not required
    Learn more: Program details

16. Dakota State University

    Madison, SD

    
    Program: Master of Science in Cyber Defense
    CAE designation: CAE-CD, CAE-R, CAE-CO
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $20,943.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $393.70
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $698.10
    Online Tuition: $495.70 | $613.40
    Credits: 30
    GRE: Not Required
    Learn more: Program details

17. Davenport University

    Grand Rapids, MI

    
    Program: Master of Science in Information Assurance - Cyber Security
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $39,032.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $1,148.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,148.00
    Online Tuition: $1,148.00
    Credits: 34
    GRE: Not required
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18. DePaul University

    Chicago, IL

    
    Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $48,144.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $1,003.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,003.00
    Credits: 48
    GRE: Not Required
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19. Drexel University

    Philadelphia, PA

    
    Program: MS in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $62,190.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $1,382.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,382.00
    Credits: 45
    GRE: Not Required
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20. Duke University

    Durham, NC

    
    Program: Cybersecurity Master of Engineering
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $71,360.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $2,378.67
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $2,378.67
    Credits: 30
    GRE: Not Required
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21. Eastern Michigan University

    Ypsilanti, MI

    
    Program: Master's in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $18,000.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $600.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $600.00
    Credits: 30
    GRE: Not Required
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22. Eastern Washington University

    Cheney, WA

    
    Program: Cybersecurity, Master of Science
    CAE designation: CAE-CD, CAE-CO
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $67,746.24
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $641.21
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,411.38
    Credits: 48
    GRE: Not Required
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23. ECPI University

    Virginia Beach, VA

    
    Program: Masters in Cyber Security
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $25,920.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $720.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $720.00
    Online Tuition: $720.00
    Credits: 36
    GRE: Not Required
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24. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott

    Prescott, AZ

    
    Program: Master of Science in Cyber Intelligence and Security
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $55,200.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $1,840.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,840.00
    Credits: 30
    GRE: Not required
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25. Fairleigh Dickinson University

    Madison, NJ

    
    Program: Cybersecurity and Information Assurance MS
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $30,750.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $1,025.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,025.00
    Credits: 30
    GRE: Not Required
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26. Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus

    Teaneck, NJ

    
    Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $30,750.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $1,025.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,025.00
    Credits: 30
    GRE: Not required
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27. Felician University

    Rutherford, NJ

    
    Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $25,650.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $855.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $855.00
    Credits: 30
    GRE: Not Required
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28. Ferris State University

    Big Rapids, MI

    
    Program: Master of Science in Information Security and Intelligence
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $24,510
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $797.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $797.00
    Online Tuition: $797.00
    Credits: 30
    GRE: Not required
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29. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

    Tallahassee, FL

    
    Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $30,276.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $334.13
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,009.20
    Credits: 30
    GRE: Required
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30. Florida Institute of Technology

    Melbourne, FL

    
    Program: Cybersecurity, M.S.
    CAE designation: CAE-R
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $41,700.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $1,390.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,390.00
    Credits: 30
    GRE: Not Required
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31. Florida International University

    Miami, FL

    
    Program: Master’s of Science in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD, CAE-R
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $30,050.70
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $455.64
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,001.69
    Credits: 30
    GRE: Not Required
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32. Fordham University

    New York, NY

    
    Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $53,670.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $1,789.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,789.00
    Credits: 30
    GRE: Not Required
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33. Fort Hays State University

    Hays, KS

    
    Program: Master of Professional Studies in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $23,364.30
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $362.73
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $778.81
    Online Tuition: $362.73
    Credits: 30
    GRE: Not Required
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34. Gannon University

    Erie, PA

    
    Program: Master of Science in Information Assurance and Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $37,500.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $1,250.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,250.00
    Credits: 30
    GRE: Not Required
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35. Geneva College

    Beaver Falls, PA

    
    Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Campus, Online & Hybrid
    Total tuition: $23,067.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $699.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $699.00
    Credits: 33
    GRE: Not Required
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36. George Mason University

    Fairfax, VA

    
    Program: Cyber Security Engineering, MS
    CAE designation: CAE-CD, CAE-R
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $69,636.67
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $1,037.83
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $2,321.22
    Credits: 30
    GRE: Not Required
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37. George Washington University

    Arlington, VA

    
    Program: Master's of Cybersecurity Strategy & Information Management
    CAE designation: CAE-R
    Delivery method: Campus, Online & Hybrid
    Total tuition: $54,216.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $1,506.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,506.00
    Credits: 36
    GRE: Not Required
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38. Georgetown University

    Washington, DC

    
    Program: Master's in Cybersecurity Risk Management
    CAE designation: CAE-R, CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $57,816.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $1,752.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,752.00
    Credits: 33
    GRE: Not Required
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39. Georgia Institute of Technology

    Atlanta, GA

    
    Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $12,384.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $373.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $387.00
    Credits: 32
    GRE: Not Required
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40. Grand Valley State University

    Allendale, MI

    
    Program: Cybersecurity M.S.
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Campus, Online & Hybrid
    Total tuition: $31,960.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $940.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $940.00
    Credits: 34
    GRE: Not Required
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41. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

    Harrisburg, PA

    
    Program: MS in Cybersecurity Operations and Control Management
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $34,380.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $955.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $955.00
    Online Tuition: $650.00
    Credits: 36
    GRE: Not Required
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42. Hawaii Pacific University

    Honolulu, HI

    
    Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $44,490.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $1,483.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,483.00
    Credits: 30
    GRE: Not Required
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43. Hofstra University

    Hempstead, NY

    
    Program: MS in Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $54,780.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $1,826.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,826.00
    Online Tuition: $1,826.00
    Credits: 30
    GRE: Not Required
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44. Hood College

    Frederick, MD

    
    Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $23,529.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $713.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $713.00
    Credits: 33
    GRE: Not Required
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45. Illinois Institute of Technology

    Chicago, IL

    
    Program: Cybersecurity (M.A.S.)
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $55,530.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $1,851.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,851.00
    Credits: 30
    GRE: Required
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46. Indiana Institute of Technology

    Fort Wayne, IN

    
    Program: Cybersecurity, M.S.
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $16,350.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $545.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $545.00
    Credits: 30
    GRE: Not Required
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47. Indiana University-Bloomington

    Bloomington, IN

    
    Program: M.S. in Cybersecurity Risk Management
    CAE designation: CAE-CD, CAE-R
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $51,320.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $626.67
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,710.67
    Credits: 30
    GRE: Not Required
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48. Iowa State University

    Ames, IA

    
    Program: Master of Science with a Major in Cyber Security
    CAE designation: CAE-CD, CAE-R
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $56,460.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $639.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,882.00
    Online Tuition: $900.00
    Credits: 30
    GRE: Not required
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49. Kean University

    Jersey City, NJ

    
    Program: Cybersecurity, M.S.
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $29,827.80
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $994.26
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $994.26
    Credits: 30
    GRE: Not Required
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50. Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale

    Fort Lauderdale, FL

    
    Program: Master of Science in Information Security
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $43,410.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $1,447.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,447.00
    Online Tuition: $1,447.00
    Credits: 30
    GRE: Not required
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51. Kennesaw State University

    Kennesaw, GA

    
    Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $35,250.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $306.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,175.00
    Online Tuition: $405.00
    Credits: 30
    GRE: Not Required
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52. Lewis University

    Romeoville, IL

    
    Program: Cybersecurity, M.S
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $49,500.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $1,100.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,100.00
    Credits: 45
    GRE: Not Required
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53. Liberty University

    Lynchburg, VA

    
    Program: M.S. in Cyber Security
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $20,700.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $575.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $575.00
    Online Tuition: $665.00
    Credits: 36
    GRE: Not Required
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54. Loyola University Chicago

    Chicago, IL

    
    Program: Cybersecurity MS
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Campus, Online & Hybrid
    Total tuition: $38,100.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $1,270.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,270.00
    Credits: 30
    GRE: Not Required
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55. LSU New Orleans

    New Orleans, LA

    
    Program: Cybersecurity (M.S.)
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $29,330.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $655.27
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $977.67
    Credits: 30
    GRE: Not Required
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56. Marshall University

    Huntington, WV

    
    Program: MS in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Campus, Online & Hybrid
    Total tuition: $34,395
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $463
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,146.50
    Credits: 30
    GRE: Not Required
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57. Marymount University

    Arlington, VA

    
    Program: Cybersecurity (M.S.)
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $51,588.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $1,433.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,433.00
    Credits: 36
    GRE: Not Required
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58. Mercer University

    Macon, GA

    
    Program: Cybersecurity, M.S.
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $33,240.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $1,108.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,108.00
    Credits: 30
    GRE: Not Required
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59. Mercy University

    Dobbs Ferry, NY

    
    Program: M.S. Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Campus, Online & Hybrid
    Total tuition: $34,410.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $1,147.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,147.00
    Credits: 30
    GRE: Not Required
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60. Metro State University

    Saint Paul, MN

    
    Program: Cyber Operations (MS)
    CAE designation: CAE-CD, CAE-CO
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $21,255.12
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $590.42
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $590.42
    Credits: 36
    GRE: Not Required
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61. Metropolitan State University of Denver

    Denver, CO

    
    Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $27,432.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $762.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $762.00
    Credits: 36
    GRE: Not Required
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62. Michigan Technological University

    Houghton, MI

    
    Program: Cybersecurity MS
    CAE designation: CAE-CD, CAE-R
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $49,350.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $1,645.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,645.00
    Credits: 30
    GRE: Not Required
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63. Minnesota State University Moorhead

    Moorhead, MN

    
    Program: MS in Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $16,747.80
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $558.26
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $558.26
    Credits: 30
    GRE: Not Required
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64. Mississippi College

    Clinton, MS

    
    Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $18,000.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $600.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $600.00
    Online Tuition: $600.00
    Credits: 30
    GRE: Not required
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65. Mississippi State University

    Mississippi State, MS

    
    Program: M.S. in Cyber Security and Operations
    CAE designation: CAE-CD, CAE-CO, CAE-R
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $18,677.50
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $602.50
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $602.50
    Credits: 31
    GRE: Not Required
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66. Montclair State University

    Montclair, NJ

    
    Program: Cybersecurity (MS)
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $28,860.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $962.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $962.00
    Credits: 30
    GRE: Not Required
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67. National University

    San Diego, CA

    
    Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $25,116.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $644.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $644.00
    Credits: 39
    GRE: Not required
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68. New Jersey Institute of Technology

    Newark, NJ

    
    Program: M.S. in Cyber Security and Privacy
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $62,040.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $1,442.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $2,068.00
    Credits: 30
    GRE: Not Required
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69. New York Institute of Technology

    New York, NY

    
    Program: Cybersecurity, M.S.
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $54,000.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $1,800.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,800.00
    Credits: 30
    GRE: Required
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70. New York University

    Brooklyn, NY

    
    Program: Cybersecurity, M.S.
    CAE designation: CAE-CO, CAE-CD, CAE-R
    Delivery method: Campus, Online & Hybrid
    Total tuition: $75,750.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $2,525.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $2,525.00
    Credits: 30
    GRE: Not Required
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71. North Carolina State University

    Raleigh, NC

    
    Program: Cybersecurity (MS)
    CAE designation: CAE-R
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $55,927.41
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $585.39
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,804.11
    Credits: 31
    GRE: Not Required
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72. Northeastern University

    Boston, MA

    
    Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-R
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $61,504.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $1,922.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,922.00
    Online Tuition: $1,922.00
    Credits: 32
    GRE: Not Required
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73. Nova Southeastern University

    Fort Lauderdale, FL

    
    Program: M.S. in Cybersecurity Management
    CAE designation: CAE-CD, CAE-R
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $29,670.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $989.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $989.00
    Credits: 30
    GRE: Not Required
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74. Oakland University

    Rochester Hills, MI

    
    Program: Master of Science in Cyber Security
    CAE designation: CAE-CD, CAE-R
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $34,504.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $951.50
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,078.25
    Credits: 32
    GRE: Not Required
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75. Old Dominion University

    Norfolk, VA

    
    Program: Cybersecurity (M.S.)
    CAE designation: CAE-CO, CAE-CD, CAE-R
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $40,830.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $510.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,361.00
    Online Tuition: $662
    Credits: 30
    GRE: Not Required
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76. Pace University

    New York City & Westchester, NY

    
    Program: Cybersecurity, MS
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $51,900.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $1,730.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,730.00
    Online Tuition: $1,315.00
    Credits: 30
    GRE: Not Required
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77. Pennsylvania State University

    University Park, PA

    
    Program: M.S., Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $34,560.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $1,152.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,152.00
    Credits: 30
    GRE: Not Required
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78. Purdue University

    Indianapolis, IN

    
    Program: MS in Cybersecurity and Trusted Systems
    CAE designation: CAE-R
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $28,449.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $347.85
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $948.30
    Credits: 30
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79. Quinnipiac University

    Hamden, CT

    
    Program: MS in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $29,850.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $995.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $995.00
    Credits: 30
    GRE: Not Required
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80. Robert Morris University

    Moon Township, PA

    
    Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $29,850.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $995.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $995.00
    Online Tuition: $995.00
    Credits: 30
    GRE: Not required
    Learn more: Program details

81. Rochester Institute of Technology

    Rochester, NY

    
    Program: Cybersecurity MS
    CAE designation: CAE-CD, CAE-R
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $80,700.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $2,690.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $2,690.00
    Online Tuition: $1,582.00
    Credits: 30
    GRE: Not Required
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82. Roosevelt University

    Chicago, IL

    
    Program: Master’s in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $39,270.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $1,309.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,309.00
    Credits: 30
    GRE: Not Required
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83. Rowan University

    Glassboro, NJ

    
    Program: M.S. in Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $27,630.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $921.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $921.00
    Online Tuition: $955.41
    Credits: 30
    GRE: Not Required
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84. Sacred Heart University

    Fairfield, CT

    
    Program: Master's in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $34,740.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $965.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $965.00
    Credits: 36
    GRE: Not Required
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85. Saint Leo University

    Saint Leo, FL

    
    Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $23,550.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $785.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $785.00
    Credits: 30
    GRE: Not Required
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86. Saint Louis University

    St. Louis, MO

    
    Program: Cybersecurity, M.S.
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $42,000.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $1,400.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,400.00
    Credits: 30
    GRE: Not Required
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87. Saint Peter's University

    Jersey City, NJ

    
    Program: M.S. in Cyber Security
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $29,970.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $999.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $999.00
    Credits: 30
    GRE: Not Required
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88. San Diego State University

    San Diego, CA

    
    Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity Management
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $31,226.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $569.87
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,040.87
    Credits: 30
    GRE: Not Required
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89. Sans Technology Institute

    Philadelphia, PA

    
    Program: Cybersecurity Master's Degree
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $54,000.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $1,500.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,500.00
    Credits: 36
    GRE: Not Required
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90. Southeast Missouri State University

    Cape Girardeau, MO

    
    Program: Cybersecurity Master's Degree
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $12,300.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $410.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $410.00
    Online Tuition: $410.00
    Credits: 30
    GRE: Not Required
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91. Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

    Carbondale, IL

    
    Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Cyber Systems
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $43,110.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $574.80
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,437.00
    Credits: 30
    GRE: Not Required
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92. Southern Methodist University

    Dallas, TX

    
    Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $43,500.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $1,450.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,450.00
    Online Tuition: $1,450.00
    Credits: 30
    GRE: Not required
    Learn more: Program details

93. St. John's University

    Queens, NY

    
    Program: Cyber and Information Security, Master of Science (M.S.)
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $51,150.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $1,705.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,705.00
    Online Tuition: $1,000.00
    Credits: 30
    GRE: Not Required
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94. St. Joseph's University, NY

    Brooklyn, NY

    
    Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $43,230.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $1,310.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,310.00
    Credits: 33
    GRE: Not required
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95. St. Mary's University

    San Antonio, TX

    
    Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $39,633.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $1,201.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,201.00
    Credits: 33
    GRE: Not Required
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96. St. Thomas University

    Miami Gardens, FL

    
    Program: M.S. in Cybersecurity and Analytics
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $18,750.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $625.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $625.00
    Credits: 30
    GRE: Not Required
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97. Stephen F Austin State University

    Nacogdoches, TX

    
    Program: Cyber Security, MS
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $39,834.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $678.50
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,106.50
    Credits: 36
    GRE: Not Required
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98. Stevens Institute of Technology

    Hoboken, NJ

    
    Program: Master's Degree in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD, CAE-R
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $65,520.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $2,184.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $2,184.00
    Credits: 30
    GRE: Optional
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99. Strayer University

    Arlington, VA

    
    Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $25,400.00
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $564.44
    2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $564.44
    Credits: 45
    GRE: Not Required
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100. Sullivan University

     Louisville, KY

     
     Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity
     Delivery method: Campus, Online & Hybrid
     Total tuition: $18,000.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $375.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $375.00
     Online Tuition: $375.00
     Credits: 48
     GRE: Not required
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101. SUNY Polytechnic Institute

     Utica, NY

     
     Program: Cybersecurity (MS)
     Delivery method: Online & campus
     Total tuition: $34,353.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $471.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,041.00
     Credits: 33
     GRE: Not Required
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102. Syracuse University

     Syracuse, NY

     
     Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity
     CAE designation: CAE-CD, CAE-R
     Delivery method: Online & campus
     Total tuition: $62,580.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $2,086.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $2,086.00
     Credits: 30
     GRE: Not Required
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103. Texas Tech University

     Lubbock, TX

     
     Program: Master of Science in Software and Security Engineering
     Delivery method: Campus
     Total tuition: $29,594.67
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $544.67
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $954.67
     Credits: 31
     GRE: Not Required
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104. The University of Tampa

     Tampa, FL

     
     Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity
     CAE designation: CAE-CD
     Delivery method: Campus
     Total tuition: $25,248.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $789.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $789.00
     Credits: 32
     GRE: Required
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105. The University of Texas at Dallas

     Richardson, TX

     
     Program: Master of Science in Cyber Security, Technology and Policy
     CAE designation: CAE-CD, CAE-R
     Delivery method: Campus
     Total tuition: $101,772.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $1,916.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $2,827.00
     Credits: 36
     GRE: Not Required
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106. The University of Texas at San Antonio

     San Antonio, TX

     
     Program: Cybersecurity Science (MS)
     CAE designation: CAE-CD, CAE-R
     Delivery method: Campus
     Total tuition: $48,313.33
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $551.67
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,610.44
     Credits: 30
     GRE: Not Required
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107. Touro University

     New York, NY

     
     Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Network Administration
     CAE designation: CAE-CD
     Delivery method: Online & campus
     Total tuition: $30,030.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $910.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $910.00
     Online Tuition: $910.00
     Credits: 33
     GRE: Not Required
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108. Tufts University

     Medford, MA

     
     Program: MS in Cybersecurity and Public Policy
     Delivery method: Campus
     Total tuition: $55,650.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $1,855.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,855.00
     Credits: 30
     GRE: Not Required
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109. Tulane University

     New Orleans, LA

     
     Program: Master of Science in Cyber Technology
     Delivery method: Online & campus
     Total tuition: $27,000.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $900.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $900.00
     Online Tuition: $900.00
     Credits: 30
     GRE: Not Required
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110. University at Albany

     Albany, NY

     
     Program: Master of Science in Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity
     CAE designation: CAE-CD, CAE-R
     Delivery method: Online & campus
     Total tuition: $41,227.89
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $616.33
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,249.33
     Credits: 33
     GRE: Not Required
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111. University at Buffalo

     Buffalo, NY

     
     Program: Engineering Science (Cybersecurity) MS
     CAE designation: CAE-CD, CAE-R
     Delivery method: Campus
     Total tuition: $32,190.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $471.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,073.00
     Credits: 30
     GRE: Not Required
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112. University of Advancing Technology

     Tempe, AZ

     
     Program: Master of Science in Cyber Security
     CAE designation: CAE-CD
     Delivery method: Online & campus
     Total tuition: $38,000.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $1,055.56
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,055.56
     Online Tuition: $858.33
     Credits: 36
     GRE: Not Required
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113. University of Alabama at Birmingham

     Birmingham, AL

     
     Program: M.S. in Cyber Security
     CAE designation: CAE-R
     Delivery method: Campus
     Total tuition: $47,880.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $646.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,596.00
     Credits: 30
     GRE: Not Required
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114. University of Alabama in Huntsville

     Huntsville, AL

     
     Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity
     CAE designation: CAE-CD, CAE-R
     Delivery method: Online & campus
     Total tuition: $35,000.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $1,166.67
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,166.67
     Credits: 30
     GRE: Required
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115. University of Arizona

     Tucson, AZ

     
     Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity
     CAE designation: CAE-CD, CAE-R, CAE-CO
     Delivery method: Online & campus
     Total tuition: $41,250.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $1,250.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,250.00
     Online Tuition: $1,250.00
     Credits: 33
     GRE: Not required
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116. University of Arkansas at Little Rock

     Little Rock, AR

     
     Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity
     Delivery method: Online & campus
     Total tuition: $26,152.50
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $371.50
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $792.50
     Credits: 33
     GRE: Not Required
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117. University of Baltimore

     Baltimore, MD

     
     Program: Master of Science in Cyber Forensics
     Delivery method: Online & campus
     Total tuition: $37,560.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $853.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,252.00
     Credits: 30
     GRE: Not Required
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118. University of Central Florida

     Orlando, FL,

     
     Program: Cyber Security and Privacy (MS)
     CAE designation: CAE-CD, CAE-R
     Delivery method: Campus
     Total tuition: $38,294.40
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $369.65
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,276.48
     Credits: 30
     GRE: Not Required
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119. University of Central Missouri

     Warrensburg, MO

     
     Program: Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, MS
     CAE designation: CAE-CD
     Delivery method: Online & campus
     Total tuition: $19,350.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $430.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $645.00
     Online Tuition: $450.00
     Credits: 30
     GRE: Required
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120. University of Central Oklahoma

     Edmond, OK

     
     Program: M.S. in Cybersecurity
     Delivery method: Campus
     Total tuition: $30,960.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $404.25
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $967.50
     Credits: 32
     GRE: Not Required
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121. University of Colorado Colorado Springs

     Colorado Springs, CO

     
     Program: Cybersecurity, ME
     CAE designation: CAE-CD, CAE-R
     Delivery method: Campus
     Total tuition: $62,928.30
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $1,426.61
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $2,097.61
     Credits: 30
     GRE: Required
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122. University of Colorado Denver

     Denver, CO

     
     Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
     CAE designation: CAE-CD
     Delivery method: Campus
     Total tuition: $50,550.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $795.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,685.00
     Credits: 30
     GRE: Not Required
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123. University of Delaware

     Newark, DE

     
     Program: M.S. Cybersecurity
     CAE designation: CAE-CD
     Delivery method: Online & campus
     Total tuition: $34,470.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $1,149.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,149.00
     Online Tuition: $1,149.00
     Credits: 30
     GRE: Not Required
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124. University of Denver

     Denver, CO

     
     Program: Cybersecurity: Master's Degree
     CAE designation: CAE-CD
     Delivery method: Campus
     Total tuition: $51,540.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $859.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $859.00
     Credits: 60
     GRE: Not Required
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125. University of Georgia

     Athens, GA

     
     Program: MS, Cybersecurity & Privacy
     CAE designation: CAE-R
     Delivery method: Campus
     Total tuition: $42,432.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $431.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,326.00
     Credits: 32
     GRE: Not Required
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126. University of Houston

     Sugar Land, TX

     
     Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity
     CAE designation: CAE-CD, CAE-R
     Delivery method: Campus
     Total tuition: $36,127.50
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $676.25
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,204.25
     Credits: 30
     GRE: Required
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127. University of Idaho

     Moscow, ID

     
     Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity
     CAE designation: CAE-CD, CAE-R
     Delivery method: Campus
     Total tuition: $52,110.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $655.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,737.00
     Online Tuition: $690.00
     Credits: 30
     GRE: Not required
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128. University of Illinois Springfield

     Springfield, IL

     
     Program: Cybersecurity Management, MS
     CAE designation: CAE-CD
     Delivery method: Online & campus
     Total tuition: $22,117.50
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $356.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $737.25
     Online Tuition: $384.25
     Credits: 30
     GRE: Not Required
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129. University of Maryland-Baltimore County

     Baltimore, MD

     
     Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity
     CAE designation: CAE-CD, CAE-R
     Delivery method: Online & campus
     Total tuition: $47,850.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $1,008.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,595.00
     Credits: 30
     GRE: Not Required
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130. University of Maryland-College Park

     College Park, MD

     
     Program: Master of Engineering in Cybersecurity
     CAE designation: CAE-R
     Delivery method: Online & campus
     Total tuition: $38,130.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $1,271.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,271.00
     Credits: 30
     GRE: Required
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131. University of Michigan-Dearborn

     Dearborn, MI

     
     Program: Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, MS
     Delivery method: Online & campus
     Total tuition: $60,510.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $1,206.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $2,017.00
     Credits: 30
     GRE: Not Required
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132. University of Michigan-Flint

     Flint, MI

     
     Program: MS in Cybersecurity
     CAE designation: CAE-CD
     Delivery method: Online & campus
     Total tuition: $36,672.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $916.25
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,146.00
     Credits: 32
     GRE: Not Required
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133. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

     Minneapolis, MN

     
     Program: Master of Security Technologies
     Delivery method: Campus
     Total tuition: $47,296.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $1,478.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,478.00
     Credits: 32
     GRE: Not Required
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134. University of Missouri-St Louis

     Saint Louis, MO

     
     Program: Master of Science (M.S) in Cybersecurity
     CAE designation: CAE-CD
     Delivery method: Online & campus
     Total tuition: $54,990.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $872.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,833.00
     Credits: 30
     GRE: Not Required
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135. University of Nebraska at Omaha

     Omaha, NE

     
     Program: Cybersecurity (MS)
     CAE designation: CAE-CO, CAE-CD
     Delivery method: Online & campus
     Total tuition: $40,623.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $499.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,231.00
     Credits: 33
     GRE: Not Required
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136. University of Nevada-Las Vegas

     Las Vegas, NV

     
     Program: Master of Science – Cybersecurity
     CAE designation: CAE-CD
     Delivery method: Online & campus
     Total tuition: $56,972.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $460.89
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,582.56
     Credits: 36
     GRE: Not Required
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137. University of Nevada-Reno

     Reno, NV

     
     Program: Cybersecurity, M.S.
     CAE designation: CAE-CD
     Delivery method: Online & campus
     Total tuition: $28,980.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $383.25
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $805.00
     Online Tuition: $850.00
     Credits: 36
     GRE: Not Required
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138. University of New Hampshire

     Manchester, NH

     
     Program: Cybersecurity Engineering (M.S.)
     Delivery method: Campus
     Total tuition: $43,950.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $845.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,465.00
     Credits: 30
     GRE: Not Required
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139. University of New Haven

     West Haven, CT

     
     Program: Master of Science In Cybersecurity
     CAE designation: CAE-CO
     Delivery method: Campus
     Total tuition: $35,550.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $1,185.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,185.00
     Credits: 30
     GRE: Not Required
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140. University of North Carolina at Charlotte

     Charlotte, NC

     
     Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity
     CAE designation: CAE-CD, CAE-R
     Delivery method: Campus
     Total tuition: $63,817.50
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $1,162.59
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $2,127.25
     Credits: 30
     GRE: Required
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141. University of North Texas

     Denton, TX

     
     Program: M.S. in Cybersecurity
     CAE designation: CAE-CD, CAE-R
     Delivery method: Campus
     Total tuition: $43,358.04
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $885.88
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,313.88
     Credits: 33
     GRE: Required
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142. University of Oregon

     Eugene, OR

     
     Program: Master's in Cybersecurity
     CAE designation: CAE-R
     Delivery method: Campus
     Total tuition: $65,178.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $649.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,207.00
     Credits: 54
     GRE: Required
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143. University of Pennsylvania

     Philadelphia, PA

     
     Program: Master of Science in Engineering in Software Systems and Cybersecurity
     Delivery method: Online & campus
     Total tuition: $88,250.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $2,206.25
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $2,206.25
     Online Tuition: $964.75
     Credits: 40
     GRE: Not Required
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144. University of San Diego

     San Diego, CA

     
     Program: Master of Science in Cyber Security Engineering
     CAE designation: CAE-CD
     Delivery method: Online & campus
     Total tuition: $72,000.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $2,000.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $2,000.00
     Online Tuition: $1,290.00
     Credits: 36
     GRE: Required
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145. University of South Alabama

     Mobile, AL

     
     Program: Cybersecurity Master's Degree
     CAE designation: CAE-CD, CAE-R
     Delivery method: Campus
     Total tuition: $36,360.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $505.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,010.00
     Credits: 36
     GRE: Required
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146. University of South Florida

     Tampa, FL

     
     Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity
     CAE designation: CAE-CD
     Delivery method: Campus
     Total tuition: $29,828.70
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $430.43
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $994.29
     Credits: 30
     GRE: Not Required
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147. University of Southern California

     Los Angeles, CA

     
     Program: Master of Science in Cyber Security Engineering
     Delivery method: Online & campus
     Total tuition: $76,776.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $2,742.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $2,742.00
     Credits: 28
     GRE: Not Required
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148. University of Toledo

     Toledo, OH

     
     Program: Master’s Programs in Cyber Security
     Delivery method: Campus
     Total tuition: $37,878.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $745.12
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,262.60
     Credits: 30
     GRE: Required
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149. University of Tulsa

     Tulsa, OK

     
     Program: Cyber Security M.S.
     CAE designation: CAE-CD, CAE-R
     Delivery method: Online & campus
     Total tuition: $48,300.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $1,610.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,610.00
     Online Tuition: $892.00
     Credits: 30
     GRE: Not Required
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150. University of Utah

     Salt Lake City, UT

     
     Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity Management
     Delivery method: Online & campus
     Total tuition: $39,000.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $1,300.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,300.00
     Online Tuition: $1,300.00
     Credits: 30
     GRE: Not Required
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151. University of Washington-Bothell Campus

     Bothell, WA

     
     Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity Engineering
     Delivery method: Campus
     Total tuition: $81,114.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $950.94
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,655.39
     Credits: 49
     GRE: Not Required
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152. University of Washington-Tacoma Campus

     Tacoma, WA

     
     Program: Master in Cybersecurity and Leadership (MCL)
     Delivery method: Campus
     Total tuition: $54,204.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $779.80
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,355.10
     Credits: 40
     GRE: Not Required
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153. University of West Florida

     Pensacola, FL

     
     Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity
     CAE designation: CAE-CD
     Delivery method: Online & campus
     Total tuition: $34,122.90
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $378.85
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,137.43
     Online Tuition: $425.00
     Credits: 30
     GRE: Not Required
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154. University of West Georgia

     Newnan, GA

     
     Program: Master of Science in Strategic Cybersecurity and Information Management
     Delivery method: Online & campus
     Total tuition: $39,864.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $545.80
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,328.80
     Online Tuition: $415.60
     Credits: 30
     GRE: Not Required
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155. University of Wisconsin-Platteville

     Platteville, WI

     
     Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity
     Delivery method: Online & campus
     Total tuition: $33,862.23
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $507.62
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,092.33
     Online Tuition: $850.00
     Credits: 31
     GRE: Not Required
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156. Utah Valley University

     Orem, UT

     
     Program: M.S. in Cybersecurity
     Delivery method: Campus
     Total tuition: $36,793.80
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $530.46
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,226.46
     Credits: 30
     GRE: Not Required
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157. Utica University

     Utica, NY

     
     Program: Cybersecurity (M.S.)
     CAE designation: CAE-CD
     Delivery method: Online & campus
     Total tuition: $32,070.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $1,069.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,069.00
     Credits: 30
     GRE: Not Required
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158. Villanova University

     Villanova, PA

     
     Program: Master's in Cybersecurity
     Delivery method: Online & campus
     Total tuition: $47,850.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $1,595.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,595.00
     Credits: 30
     GRE: Not Required
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159. Washington University in St Louis

     Saint Louis, MO

     
     Program: MS in Cybersecurity Engineering
     Delivery method: Campus
     Total tuition: $73,500.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $2,450.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $2,450.00
     Credits: 30
     GRE: Not Required
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160. Washington University of Science and Technology

     Alexandria, VA

     
     Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity
     Delivery method: Campus
     Total tuition: $14,100.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $470.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $470.00
     Credits: 30
     GRE: Not required
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161. Webster University

     Webster Groves, MO

     
     Program: Cybersecurity Operations (MS)
     CAE designation: CAE-CD
     Delivery method: Online & campus
     Total tuition: $28,800.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $800.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $800.00
     Credits: 36
     GRE: Not Required
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162. Western Michigan University

     Kalamazoo, MI

     
     Program: Master’s in Cybersecurity
     Delivery method: Online & campus
     Total tuition: $39,801.30
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $868.04
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,326.71
     Online Tuition: $868.04
     Credits: 30
     GRE: Not Required
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163. Worcester Polytechnic Institute

     Worcester, MA

     
     Program: Master's in Cybersecurity
     CAE designation: CAE-R
     Delivery method: Campus
     Total tuition: $53,250.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $1,775.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,775.00
     Credits: 30
     GRE: Not Required
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164. Wright State University

     Dayton, OH

     
     Program: Master of Science in Cyber Security
     CAE designation: CAE-CD
     Delivery method: Campus
     Total tuition: $38,640.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $800.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,288.00
     Credits: 30
     GRE: Not Required
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165. Yeshiva University

     New York, NY

     
     Program: M.S. in Cybersecurity Degree
     Delivery method: Online & campus
     Total tuition: $43,350.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (in-state): $1,445.00
     2026/2027 Cost per credit (out-of-state): $1,445.00
     Credits: 30
     GRE: Not Required
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