Best Master’s in Cybersecurity Programs for 2026: Compare 125 Programs by Cost, CAE, and Outcomes

In this guide

• 2026 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 125 U.S. campus-based programs for tuition, credit load, and CAE designation, and below you will find a sortable comparison of every one, the 2026 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 125 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 March 2026.

Tuition ranges from $11,808 (Georgia Tech) to $101,772 (UT Dallas) against a $41,044 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 March 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.

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 125 U.S. campus programs, a master’s in cybersecurity averages $41,044 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 125 campus-based programs, including tuition data and program details, is available below.

1. Auburn University

   Auburn, Alabama

   
   Program: Master of Science - Cybersecurity Engineering
   CAE designation: CAE-CD, CAE-R, CAE-CO
   Delivery method: Online & campus
   Total tuition: $62,370
   2025/2026 Cost per credit: $630 in-state | $1,890 out-of-state
   Credits: 33
   GRE requirement: Not Required
   Program highlights: Emphasizes cybersecurity engineering for resilient software, networks, and infrastructure.
   Learn more: Program details

2. Bellevue University

   Bellevue, Nebraska

   
   Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity
   Delivery method: Online & campus
   Total tuition: $24,480
   2025/2026 Cost per credit: $680
   Credits: 36
   GRE requirement: Not Required
   Program highlights: Features immersive tool-based training taught by DoD, USAF, NASA practitioners.
   Learn more: Program details

3. Bridgewater State University

   Bridgewater, MA

   
   Program: Master’s in Cybersecurity and Justice
   Delivery method: Campus
   Total tuition: $36,672
   2025/2026 Cost per credit: $762 | $1,146 out-of-state
   Credits: 32
   GRE requirement: Optional
   Program highlights: Blends cybersecurity with criminal justice, digital evidence, and cybercrime policy.
   Learn more: Program details

4. California State University-Dominguez Hills

   Carson, CA

   
   Program: Cyber Security MS
   Delivery method: Campus
   Total tuition: $22,770
   2025/2026 Cost per credit: $759
   Credits: 30
   GRE requirement: Not Required
   Program highlights: Combines hands-on training with faculty-guided forensics and cloud research.
   Learn more: Program details

5. California State University-San Bernardino

   San Bernardino, California

   
   Program: Master of Science – National Security Studies – Cybersecurity Concentration
   CAE designation: CAE-CD
   Delivery method: Campus
   Total tuition: $91,260
   2025/2026 Cost per credit: $2,340
   Credits: 39
   GRE requirement: Not required
   Program highlights: Frames cybersecurity through national security, intelligence, homeland security, and policy.
   Learn more: Program details

6. Central Connecticut State University

   New Britain, CT

   
   Program: Cybersecurity, MS
   CAE designation: CAE-CD, CAE-CO
   Delivery method: Campus
   Total tuition: $27,225
   2025/2026 Cost per credit: $809 in-state | $825 out-of-state
   Credits: 33
   GRE requirement: Not required
   Program highlights: Offers Cybersecurity Hall, applied projects, and NSA-aligned hands-on study.
   Learn more: Program details

7. City College of New York

   New York, New York

   
   Program: Cybersecurity M.S.
   CAE designation: CAE-CD
   Delivery method: Campus
   Total tuition: $25,650
   2025/2026 Cost per credit: $855
   Credits: 30
   GRE requirement: Not required
   Program highlights: Integrates cybersecurity with systems engineering, policy, and interdisciplinary research.
   Learn more: Program details

8. DePaul University

   Chicago, Illinois

   
   Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity
   Delivery method: Online & campus
   Total tuition: $47,184
   2025/2026 Cost per credit: $983
   Credits: 48
   GRE requirement: Not Required
   Program highlights: Offers concentrations in computer security, governance, and networking.
   Learn more: Program details

9. Drexel University

   Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

   
   Program: Master of Science (MS) in Cybersecurity
   CAE designation: CAE-CD
   Delivery method: Online & campus
   Total tuition: $62,190
   2025/2026 Cost per credit: $1,382
   Credits: 45
   GRE requirement: Not Required
   Program highlights: Connects cybersecurity engineering to law, policy, business, and capstone study.
   Learn more: Program details

10. Duke University

    Durham, NC

    
    Program: Cybersecurity Master of Engineering
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $72,300
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $2,410
    Credits: 30
    GRE requirement: Optional
    Program highlights: Pairs tracks with internships, research projects, and Cybersecurity Hub connections.
    Learn more: Program details

11. Eastern Michigan University

    Ypsilanti, Michigan

    
    Program: Cyber Security [M.S.]
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $18,000
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $600
    Credits: 30
    GRE requirement: Not Required
    Program highlights: Builds depth in cryptography, secure systems, forensics, and applied research.
    Learn more: Program details

12. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach

    Daytona Beach, Florida

    
    Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity Engineering
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $55,200
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $1,840
    Credits: 30
    GRE requirement: Not required
    Program highlights: Emphasizes secure system design for aviation and safety-critical environments.
    Learn more: Program details

13. Fairleigh Dickinson University

    Madison, New Jersey

    
    Program: M.S. in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $29,760
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $992
    Credits: 30
    GRE requirement: Not required
    Program highlights: Explores governance, forensics, ethical hacking, and industrial control systems.
    Learn more: Program details

14. Florida Institute of Technology

    Melbourne, FL

    
    Program: Cybersecurity, M.S.
    CAE designation: CAE-R
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $40,500
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $1,350
    Credits: 30
    GRE requirement: Not required
    Program highlights: Provides security-focused computing resources and research-oriented faculty mentorship.
    Learn more: Program details

15. Florida International University

    Miami, FL

    
    Program: Master’s of Science in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD, CAE-R
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $30,060
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $456 in-state | $1,002 out-of-state
    Credits: 30
    GRE requirement: Not required
    Program highlights: Spans cybersecurity management, policy, and technical defense in research settings.
    Learn more: Program details

16. Fordham University

    Bronx, New York

    
    Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $54,300
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $1,810
    Credits: 30
    GRE requirement: Not Required
    Program highlights: Highlights business, policy, risk, and strategy for cybersecurity leadership.
    Learn more: Program details

17. Geneva College

    Beaver Falls, PA

    
    Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $23,067
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $699
    Credits: 33
    GRE requirement: Not required
    Program highlights: Links cyber defense, ethics, and organizational stewardship in values-centered study.
    Learn more: Program details

18. George Mason University

    Fairfax, Virginia

    
    Program: MS in Cybersecurity Engineering (CYSE)
    CAE designation: CAE-CD, CAE-R
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $46,500
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $589 in-state | $1,550 out-of-state
    Credits: 30
    GRE requirement: Not required
    Program highlights: Centers secure engineering design for trustworthy cyber-physical systems.
    Learn more: Program details

19. George Washington University

    Washington, District of Columbia

    
    Program: Master's of Cybersecurity Strategy & Information Management
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $52,380
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $1,455
    Credits: 36
    GRE requirement: Optional
    Program highlights: Emphasizes governance, policy, leadership, and information management for strategists.
    Learn more: Program details

20. Georgetown University

    Washington, District of Columbia

    
    Program: Master's in Cybersecurity Risk Management
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $55,605
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $1,685
    Credits: 33
    GRE requirement: Not Required
    Program highlights: Focuses on cybersecurity risk, governance, policy, and communication.
    Learn more: Program details

21. Georgia Institute of Technology

    Atlanta, Georgia

    
    Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $11,808
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $369
    Credits: 32
    GRE requirement: Not Required
    Program highlights: Leverages Georgia Tech’s interdisciplinary ecosystem across policy, systems, and security.
    Learn more: Program details

22. Grand Valley State University

    Allendale, MI

    
    Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $30,736
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $904
    Credits: 34
    GRE requirement: Not Required
    Program highlights: Builds applied skills through faculty expertise and regional industry engagement.
    Learn more: Program details

23. Hawaii Pacific University

    Honolulu, HI

    
    Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $37,770
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $1,259
    Credits: 30
    GRE requirement: Not required
    Program highlights: Integrates technical security with management and policy preparation.
    Learn more: Program details

24. Hofstra University

    Hempstead, NY

    
    Program: MS in Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $52,800
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $1,760
    Credits: 30
    GRE requirement: Optional
    Program highlights: Features digital forensics, cryptography, and secure software in CAE study.
    Learn more: Program details

25. Hood College

    Frederick, Maryland

    
    Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $22,935
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $695
    Credits: 33
    GRE requirement: Not Required
    Program highlights: Emphasizes hands-on problem solving, small cohorts, and faculty mentorship.
    Learn more: Program details

26. Illinois Institute of Technology

    Chicago, Illinois

    
    Program: Cybersecurity (M.A.S.)
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $55,530
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $1,851
    Credits: 30
    GRE requirement: Required
    Program highlights: Blends technical security with managerial and strategic industry perspectives.
    Learn more: Program details

27. Indiana Institute of Technology

    Fort Wayne, IN

    
    Program: Cybersecurity, M.S.
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $17,700
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $590
    Credits: 30
    GRE requirement: Not Required
    Program highlights: Focuses on labs, forensics, and secure systems for practitioners.
    Learn more: Program details

28. Indiana University-Bloomington

    Bloomington, Indiana

    
    Program: Master's of Science in Secure Computing
    CAE designation: CAE-CD, CAE-R
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $41,790
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $750 in-state | $1,393 out-of-state
    Credits: 30
    GRE requirement: Required
    Program highlights: Delivers rigorous secure computing rooted in systems security and cryptography.
    Learn more: Program details

29. Indiana University-Bloomington

    Bloomington, Indiana

    
    Program: M.S. in Cybersecurity Risk Management
    CAE designation: CAE-CD, CAE-R
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $41,790
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $750 in-state | $1,393 out-of-state
    Credits: 30
    GRE requirement: Required
    Program highlights: Emphasizes leadership, risk management, policy, and governance.
    Learn more: Program details

30. Johns Hopkins University

    Baltimore, Maryland

    
    Program: Online Masters in Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Online, campus & hybrid
    Total tuition: $65,448
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $1,818
    Credits: 36
    GRE requirement: Not Required
    Program highlights: Offers advanced technical study through customizable engineering-focused cybersecurity pathways.
    Learn more: Program details

31. Lewis University

    Romeoville, Illinois

    
    Program: Cybersecurity, M.S
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $28,875
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $875
    Credits: 33
    GRE requirement: Not Required
    Program highlights: Emphasizes digital forensics, ethical hacking, and incident response.
    Learn more: Program details

32. Liberty University

    Lynchburg, Virginia

    
    Program: M.S. in Cyber Security
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $20,160
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $560
    Credits: 36
    GRE requirement: Not Required
    Program highlights: Blends technical security with policy, legal, and governance issues.
    Learn more: Program details

33. Loyola University Chicago

    Chicago, IL

    
    Program: Cybersecurity MS
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $36,450
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $1,215
    Credits: 30
    GRE requirement: Not required
    Program highlights: Connects cybersecurity to law, ethics, and public policy.
    Learn more: Program details

34. Marshall University

    Huntington, West Virginia

    
    Program: MS in Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $34,380
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $451 in-state | $1,146 out-of-state
    Credits: 30
    GRE requirement: Not required
    Program highlights: Builds workforce-focused expertise in defense, forensics, and secure systems.
    Learn more: Program details

35. Marymount University

    Arlington, Virginia

    
    Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $48,240
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $1,340
    Credits: 36
    GRE requirement: Not Required
    Program highlights: Benefits from Washington proximity and strong policy-employer connections.
    Learn more: Program details

36. Mercer University

    Macon, GA

    
    Program: Cybersecurity, M.S.
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $32,100
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $1,070
    Credits: 30
    GRE requirement: Not required
    Program highlights: Pairs technical cybersecurity with management perspectives and close faculty guidance.
    Learn more: Program details

37. Mercy University

    Dobbs Ferry, New York

    
    Program: M.S. Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $33,240
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $1,108
    Credits: 30
    GRE requirement: Not Required
    Program highlights: Emphasizes career-oriented cyber defense, network security, and ethical hacking.
    Learn more: Program details

38. Metropolitan State University

    Saint Paul, MN

    
    Program: Cyber Operations (MS)
    CAE designation: CAE-CD, CAE-CO
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $19,990
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $555
    Credits: 36
    GRE requirement: Not required
    Program highlights: Targets cyber operations through offensive, defensive, and threat-analysis practice.
    Learn more: Program details

39. Metropolitan State University of Denver

    Denver, CO

    
    Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $26,100
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $550 in-state | $725 out-of-state
    Credits: 36
    GRE requirement: Not required
    Program highlights: Blends technical cybersecurity with governance and risk in urban study.
    Learn more: Program details

40. Michigan Technological University

    Houghton, Michigan

    
    Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $47,430
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $1,581
    Credits: 30
    GRE requirement: Not required
    Program highlights: Builds rigorous depth in secure computing, networks, and software.
    Learn more: Program details

41. Minnesota State University Moorhead

    Moorhead, MN

    
    Program: Master of Science (MS) in Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $16,748
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $558
    Credits: 30
    GRE requirement: Not Required
    Program highlights: Supports broad entry with practical digital defense and adaptable skills.
    Learn more: Program details

42. Mississippi State University

    Mississippi State, Mississippi

    
    Program: M.S. in Cyber Security and Operations
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $59,086
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $697 in-state | $1,906 out-of-state
    Credits: 31
    GRE requirement: Optional
    Program highlights: Focuses on cyber operations, threat analysis, and network defense.
    Learn more: Program details

43. Montclair State University

    Montclair, NJ

    
    Program: Cybersecurity (MS)
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $28,350
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $945
    Credits: 30
    GRE requirement: Not required
    Program highlights: Combines cybersecurity with forensics, enterprise security, and applied research.
    Learn more: Program details

44. New Jersey City University

    Jersey City, New Jersey

    
    Program: Cybersecurity, M.S.
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $26,915
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $897.16
    Credits: 30
    GRE requirement: Not Required
    Program highlights: Highlights applied cyber defense and information assurance for metropolitan professionals.
    Learn more: Program details

45. New Jersey Institute of Technology

    Newark, New Jersey

    
    Program: Master of Science in Cyber Security and Privacy (MS CSP)
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $61,560
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $1,388 in-state | $2,052 out-of-state
    Credits: 30
    GRE requirement: Not Required
    Program highlights: Pairs cybersecurity with privacy, secure systems, and data protection.
    Learn more: Program details

46. New York Institute of Technology

    New York, New York

    
    Program: Cybersecurity, M.S.
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $50,400
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $1,680
    Credits: 30
    GRE requirement: Required
    Program highlights: Offers practice-oriented study in defense, forensics, and security management.
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47. New York University

    Brooklyn, New York

    
    Program: Cybersecurity, M.S.
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $75,750
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $2,525
    Credits: 30
    GRE requirement: Not Required
    Program highlights: Combines deep technical study with NYU research and specialization.
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48. North Carolina State University

    Raleigh, NC

    
    Program: Cybersecurity (MS)
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $54,298
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $568.33 in-state | $1,751.56 out-of-state
    Credits: 31
    GRE requirement: Not required
    Program highlights: Anchors cybersecurity in computer science, engineering, and analytics research.
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49. Northeastern University

    Boston, Massachusetts

    
    Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $68,000
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $2,125
    Credits: 32
    GRE requirement: Not Required
    Program highlights: Combines technical depth, cyber-physical systems, operations, and experiential learning.
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50. Nova Southeastern University

    Fort Lauderdale, Florida

    
    Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity Management
    CAE designation: CAE-CD, CAE-R
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $29,670
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $989
    Credits: 30
    GRE requirement: Not Required
    Program highlights: Approaches cybersecurity management through governance, policy, and organizational risk.
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51. Oakland University

    Rochester Hills, Michigan

    
    Program: Master of Science in Cyber Security
    CAE designation: CAE-CD, CAE-R
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $34,496
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $952 in-state | $1,078 out-of-state
    Credits: 32
    GRE requirement: Not required
    Program highlights: Emphasizes network security, digital forensics, and secure system administration.
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52. Old Dominion University

    Norfolk, Virginia

    
    Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CO, CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $40,035
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $486 in-state | $1,334.50 out-of-state
    Credits: 30
    GRE requirement: Not Required
    Program highlights: Builds capability in cyber operations, forensics, and secure software.
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53. Pace University

    New York City & Westchester, New York

    
    Program: Master of Science in Cyber Security
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $50,100
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $1,670
    Credits: 30
    GRE requirement: Not Required
    Program highlights: Integrates technical defense with risk management and policy awareness.
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54. Pennsylvania State University

    University Park, Pennsylvania

    
    Program: M.S. in Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $33,900
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $1,130
    Credits: 30
    GRE requirement: Not required
    Program highlights: Centers on analytics, operations, and data-driven threat analysis.
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55. Quinnipiac University

    Hamden, Connecticut

    
    Program: MS Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $30,750
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $1,025
    Credits: 30
    GRE requirement: Not Required
    Program highlights: Emphasizes ethical hacking, forensics, and risk management.
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56. Regis University

    Denver, Colorado

    
    Program: MS in Information and Cyber Security
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $38,376
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $1,066
    Credits: 36
    GRE requirement: Not Required
    Program highlights: Bridges information security, governance, forensics, and technical defense.
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57. Roosevelt University

    Chicago, Illinois

    
    Program: Master’s in Cyber Security and Information Assurance (MS)
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $37,500
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $1,250
    Credits: 30
    GRE requirement: Not required
    Program highlights: Links cybersecurity to information assurance, governance, and professional practice.
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58. Rowan University

    Glassboro, New Jersey

    
    Program: M.S. in Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $27,187
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $877
    Credits: 31
    GRE requirement: Not required
    Program highlights: Offers advanced study in defense, cryptography, and digital forensics.
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59. Sacred Heart University

    Fairfield, Connecticut

    
    Program: MS – Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $28,950
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $965
    Credits: 30
    GRE requirement: Not required
    Program highlights: Combines technical security with managerial and ethical dimensions.
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60. Saint Leo University

    Saint Leo, Florida

    
    Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $20,100
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $670
    Credits: 30
    GRE requirement: Not Required
    Program highlights: Emphasizes practical problem solving aligned with workforce defense needs.
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61. Saint Louis University

    St. Louis, Missouri

    
    Program: Cybersecurity, M.S.
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $42,000
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $1,272.72
    Credits: 33
    GRE requirement: Not required
    Program highlights: Pairs technical training with ethical and organizational decision-making.
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62. Saint Peter's University

    Jersey City, New Jersey

    
    Program: Masters of Science in Cyber Security
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $29,970
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $999
    Credits: 30
    GRE requirement: Not required
    Program highlights: Builds cyber defense and information assurance for metropolitan professionals.
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63. San Diego State University

    San Diego, CA

    
    Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity Management
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $83,520
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $2,340 in-state | $2784 out-of-state
    Credits: 30
    GRE requirement: Not required
    Program highlights: Frames cybersecurity as management for governance, risk, and compliance.
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64. Sans Technology Institute

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    
    Program: Cyber Security Master's Degree
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $54,000
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $1,500
    Credits: 36
    GRE requirement: Not Required
    Program highlights: Centers practitioner-led study around GIAC certifications and SANS training.
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65. Southeast Missouri State University

    Cape Girardeau, Missouri

    
    Program: Master’s degree in Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $13,200
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $440
    Credits: 30
    GRE requirement: Not required
    Program highlights: Emphasizes applied cyber defense in a practice-ready curriculum.
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66. Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

    Carbondale, IL

    
    Program: M.S. in Cybersecurity and Cyber Systems
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $70,440
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $939 | $2,348 out-of-state
    Credits: 30
    GRE requirement: Not required
    Program highlights: Blends cybersecurity with cyber systems, architecture, and defense operations.
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67. St. Mary's University

    San Antonio, Texas

    
    Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $38,478
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $1,166
    Credits: 33
    GRE requirement: Not required
    Program highlights: Connects cybersecurity to organizational leadership and ethical practice.
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68. St. Thomas University

    Miami Gardens, FL

    
    Program: Master of Science in Cyber Security and Analytics
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $18,750
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $625
    Credits: 30
    GRE requirement: Not required
    Program highlights: Combines cybersecurity with analytics for threat-informed decision-making.
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69. Stephen F Austin State University

    Nacogdoches, TX

    
    Program: Master of Science Degree in Cyber Security
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $84,996
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $1,663 in-state | $2,361 out-of-state
    Credits: 36
    GRE requirement: Not required
    Program highlights: Builds practical expertise in defense, forensics, and secure systems.
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70. Stevens Institute of Technology

    Hoboken, New Jersey

    
    Program: Cybersecurity Master's Program
    CAE designation: CAE-CD, CAE-R
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $59,790
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $1,993
    Credits: 30
    GRE requirement: Optional
    Program highlights: Emphasizes enterprise security, cryptography, and secure software engineering.
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71. Strayer University

    Arlington, VA

    
    Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $24,900
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $553.33
    Credits: 45
    GRE requirement: Not required
    Program highlights: Focuses on cybersecurity leadership, governance, risk, and technical defense.
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72. SUNY Polytechnic Institute

    Utica, NY

    
    Program: Cybersecurity (MS)
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $34,353
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $471 in-state | $1,041 out-of-state
    Credits: 33
    GRE requirement: Not Required
    Program highlights: Leverages SUNY Poly’s tech ecosystem for research-oriented cybersecurity study.
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73. Syracuse University

    Syracuse, New York

    
    Program: M.S. in Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $60,450
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $2,015
    Credits: 30
    GRE requirement: Not Required
    Program highlights: Links cybersecurity to forensics, risk management, and policy.
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74. The University of Tampa

    Tampa, FL

    
    Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $24,256
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $758
    Credits: 32
    GRE requirement: Required
    Program highlights: Connects cybersecurity to business and national security concerns.
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75. The University of Texas at Dallas

    Richardson, Texas

    
    Program: Master of Science in Cyber Security, Technology and Policy
    CAE designation: CAE-CD, CAE-R
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $101,772
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $1,916 in-state | $2,827 out-of-state
    Credits: 36
    GRE requirement: Not required
    Program highlights: Fuses cyber technology with public policy and strategy.
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76. The University of Texas at San Antonio

    San Antonio, TX

    
    Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity Science
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $33,030
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $1,101
    Credits: 30
    GRE requirement: Not required
    Program highlights: Emphasizes cybersecurity science through analytics, AI, and cyber operations.
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77. Tufts University

    Medford, Massachusetts

    
    Program: MS in Cybersecurity and Public Policy
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $53,970
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $1,799
    Credits: 30
    GRE requirement: Not required
    Program highlights: Bridges technical cybersecurity with public policy and regulation.
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78. 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: $36,520
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $616.33 in-state | $1,217.33 out-of-state
    Credits: 30
    GRE requirement: Not required
    Program highlights: Specializes in digital forensics and cyber incident investigation.
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79. University at Buffalo

    Buffalo, NY

    
    Program: Engineering Science (Cybersecurity) MS
    CAE designation: CAE-CD, CAE-R
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $32,190
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $471 in-state | $1,073 out-of-state
    Credits: 30
    GRE requirement: Not required
    Program highlights: Emphasizes engineering science, secure systems design, and technical analysis.
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80. University of Advancing Technology

    Tempe, Arizona

    
    Program: Master of Science in Cyber Security
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $28,500
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $791.67
    Credits: 36
    GRE requirement: Not Required
    Program highlights: Stresses hands-on ethical hacking, network defense, and forensics.
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81. University of Alabama at Birmingham

    Birmingham, Alabama

    
    Program: M.S. in Cyber Security
    CAE designation: CAE-R
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $36,330
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $494 in-state | $1,211 out-of-state
    Credits: 30
    GRE requirement: Not required
    Program highlights: Builds preparation in information assurance, forensics, and secure systems research.
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82. University of Alabama in Huntsville

    Huntsville, Alabama

    
    Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $56,010
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $778 in-state | $1,867 out-of-state
    Credits: 30
    GRE requirement: Required
    Program highlights: Emphasizes applied cybersecurity research with Huntsville defense connections.
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83. University of Central Florida

    Orlando, Florida,

    
    Program: Cyber Security and Privacy (MS)
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $38,280
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $370 in-state | $1,276 out-of-state
    Credits: 30
    GRE requirement: Not required
    Program highlights: Pairs cybersecurity with privacy, secure computing, and data protection.
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84. University of Central Missouri

    Warrensburg, Missouri

    
    Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $18,000
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $400 in-state | $600 out-of-state
    Credits: 30
    GRE requirement: Required
    Program highlights: Combines cybersecurity with information assurance, governance, risk, and defense.
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85. University of Central Oklahoma

    Edmond, OK

    
    Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $20,443
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $340.14 in-state | $757.14 out-of-state
    Credits: 27
    GRE requirement: Not required
    Program highlights: Offers applied study in network security, forensics, and defense.
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86. University of Colorado Colorado Springs

    Colorado Springs, CO

    
    Program: Master of Engineering in Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $62,550
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $1,414 in-state | $2,085 out-of-state
    Credits: 30
    GRE requirement: Required
    Program highlights: Approaches cybersecurity through engineering design and infrastructure protection.
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87. University of Delaware

    Newark, Delaware

    
    Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $33,480
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $1,116
    Credits: 30
    GRE requirement: Not Required
    Program highlights: Builds interdisciplinary expertise through technical study and policy contexts.
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88. University of Denver

    Denver, Colorado

    
    Program: Cybersecurity: Master's Degree
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $41,232
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $859
    Credits: 48
    GRE requirement: Not required
    Program highlights: Frames cybersecurity through technical and strategic leadership lenses.
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89. University of Detroit Mercy

    Detroit, Michigan

    
    Program: Master of Science in Information Assurance Major in Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $29,760
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $992
    Credits: 30
    GRE requirement: Not Required
    Program highlights: Highlights governance, secure systems, and risk-conscious information assurance.
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90. University of Georgia

    Athens, GA

    
    Program: MS, Cybersecurity & Privacy
    CAE designation: CAE-R
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $41,184
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $418 in-state | $1,287 out-of-state
    Credits: 32
    GRE requirement: Not required
    Program highlights: Joins cybersecurity with privacy and responsible data use.
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91. University of Houston

    Sugar Land, TX

    
    Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD, CAE-R
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $35,438
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $676.25 in-state | $1,181.25 out-of-state
    Credits: 30
    GRE requirement: Required
    Program highlights: Offers technical depth in defense, secure systems, and forensics.
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92. University of Illinois Springfield

    Springfield, Illinois

    
    Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity Management
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $20,460
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $332 in-state | $682 out-of-state
    Credits: 30
    GRE requirement: Not required
    Program highlights: Centers cybersecurity management on governance, compliance, and asset protection.
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93. University of Maryland-Baltimore County

    Baltimore, Maryland

    
    Program: Master of Science: Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD, CAE-R
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $40,140
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $779 in-state | $1,338 out-of-state
    Credits: 30
    GRE requirement: Not required
    Program highlights: Leverages UMBC research strengths for cybersecurity rigor and innovation.
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94. University of Maryland-College Park

    College Park, Maryland

    
    Program: Master of Engineering in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-R
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $36,660
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $1,222
    Credits: 30
    GRE requirement: Required
    Program highlights: Emphasizes engineered security solutions for resilient complex systems.
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95. University of Michigan-Dearborn

    Dearborn, Michigan

    
    Program: MS in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $68,310
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $1,083 in-state | $2,277 out-of-state
    Credits: 30
    GRE requirement: Not required
    Program highlights: Balances technical defense with governance, policy, and risk management.
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96. University of Michigan-Flint

    Flint, Michigan

    
    Program: MS in Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $34,944
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $875 in-state | $1,092 out-of-state
    Credits: 32
    GRE requirement: Not required
    Program highlights: Builds practice-ready expertise in defense, forensics, and secure software.
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97. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

    Minneapolis, MN

    
    Program: Master of Security Technologies
    Delivery method: Campus
    Total tuition: $89,472
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $1,773.50 | $2,796 out-of-state
    Credits: 32
    GRE requirement: Not required
    Program highlights: Focuses on technologies protecting systems, networks, and information.
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98. University of Missouri-St Louis

    Saint Louis, Missouri

    
    Program: Master of Science (M.S) in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $53,400
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $847 in-state | $1,780 out-of-state
    Credits: 30
    GRE requirement: Not Required
    Program highlights: Combines cybersecurity theory with forensics and information assurance.
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99. University of Nebraska at Omaha

    Omaha, Nebraska

    
    Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $33,869
    2025/2026 Cost per credit: $487.67 in-state | $1026.33 out-of-state
    Credits: 33
    GRE requirement: Not required
    Program highlights: Stands out for NCITE integration and federal partnerships.
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100. University of Nevada-Las Vegas

     Las Vegas, Nevada

     
     Program: Master of Science – Cybersecurity
     CAE designation: CAE-CD
     Delivery method: Online & campus
     Total tuition: $26,721
     2025/2026 Cost per credit: $353.50 in-state | $742.25 out-of-state
     Credits: 36
     GRE requirement: Optional
     Program highlights: Emphasizes applied cyber defense and information assurance.
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101. University of New Hampshire

     Manchester, NH

     
     Program: Cybersecurity Engineering (M.S.)
     CAE designation: CAE-CD
     Delivery method: Campus
     Total tuition: $30,300
     2025/2026 Cost per credit: $820 in-state | $1,010 out-of-state
     Credits: 30
     GRE requirement: Required
     Program highlights: Treats cybersecurity as engineering for secure software and hardware.
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102. University of New Haven

     West Haven, Connecticut

     
     Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity
     Delivery method: Campus
     Total tuition: $34,080
     2025/2026 Cost per credit: $1,136
     Credits: 30
     GRE requirement: Not Required
     Program highlights: Features practitioner-driven study in forensics, operations, and experiential learning.
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103. University of New Orleans

     New Orleans, LA

     
     Program: M.S. Degree in Cyber Security and Operations
     CAE designation: CAE-R
     Delivery method: Campus
     Total tuition: $38,775
     2025/2026 Cost per credit: $1,293
     Credits: 30
     GRE requirement: Not required
     Program highlights: Combines cyber security with operations and security management.
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104. 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: $34,378
     2025/2026 Cost per credit: $268.94 in-state | $1,145.94 out-of-state
     Credits: 30
     GRE requirement: Required
     Program highlights: Offers interdisciplinary preparation spanning cybersecurity, analytics, and policy.
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105. University of North Texas

     Denton, Texas

     
     Program: Masters in Cybersecurity
     CAE designation: CAE-CD, CAE-R
     Delivery method: Campus
     Total tuition: $35,369
     2025/2026 Cost per credit: $666.79 in-state | $1 071.79 out-of-state
     Credits: 33
     GRE requirement: Required
     Program highlights: Builds hands-on expertise in forensics, network security, and defense.
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106. University of San Diego

     San Diego, California

     
     Program: Master of Science in Cyber Security Engineering
     Delivery method: Online & campus
     Total tuition: $38,700
     2025/2026 Cost per credit: $1,290
     Credits: 30
     GRE requirement: Required
     Program highlights: Centers cyber security engineering on protecting mission-critical systems.
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107. University of South Alabama

     Mobile, Alabama

     
     Program: Cybersecurity Master's Degree
     CAE designation: CAE-CD, CAE-R
     Delivery method: Campus
     Total tuition: $36,360
     2025/2026 Cost per credit: $505 in-state | $1,010 out-of-state
     Credits: 36
     GRE requirement: Required
     Program highlights: Provides broad preparation in defense, incident response, and secure systems.
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108. University of South Florida

     Tampa, FL

     
     Program: MS in Cybersecurity
     CAE designation: CAE-CD
     Delivery method: Campus
     Total tuition: $27,652
     2025/2026 Cost per credit: $431.43 in-state | $921.74 out-of-state
     Credits: 30
     GRE requirement: Not required
     Program highlights: Connects cybersecurity to research, defense, forensics, and secure computing.
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109. University of Southern California

     Los Angeles, California

     
     Program: Master of Science in Cyber Security Engineering
     Delivery method: Online & campus
     Total tuition: $74,620
     2025/2026 Cost per credit: $2,665
     Credits: 28
     GRE requirement: Not required
     Program highlights: Focuses on cyber security engineering for secure architectures.
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110. University of Toledo

     Toledo, Ohio

     
     Program: Master’s Programs in Cyber Security
     Delivery method: Campus
     Total tuition: $35,370
     2025/2026 Cost per credit: $672 in-state | $1,179 out-of-state
     Credits: 30
     GRE requirement: Required
     Program highlights: Highlights practical preparation in defense, forensics, and information assurance.
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111. University of Tulsa

     Tulsa, Oklahoma

     
     Program: Cyber Security M.S. program
     Delivery method: Online & campus
     Total tuition: $25,500
     2025/2026 Cost per credit: $850
     Credits: 30
     GRE requirement: Not required
     Program highlights: Leverages Tulsa’s cyber strengths in defense and forensics.
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112. University of Utah

     Salt Lake City, Utah

     
     Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity Management
     Delivery method: Online & campus
     Total tuition: $37,500
     2025/2026 Cost per credit: $1,250
     Credits: 30
     GRE requirement: Not required
     Program highlights: Frames cybersecurity as management emphasizing leadership and governance.
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113. University of Washington-Bothell Campus

     Bothell, Washington

     
     Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity Engineering
     Delivery method: Campus
     Total tuition: $47,971
     2025/2026 Cost per credit: $979
     Credits: 49
     GRE requirement: Optional
     Program highlights: Emphasizes secure systems design and applied problem solving.
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114. University of Washington-Tacoma Campus

     Tacoma, Washington

     
     Program: Master in Cybersecurity and Leadership (MCL)
     Delivery method: Campus
     Total tuition: $58,000
     2025/2026 Cost per credit: $409 in-state | $1,450 out-of-state
     Credits: 40
     GRE requirement: Not required
     Program highlights: Combines cybersecurity with leadership, management, communication, and strategy.
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115. University of West Georgia

     Newnan, GA

     
     Program: Master of Science in Strategic Cybersecurity and Information Management
     Delivery method: Online & campus
     Total tuition: $30,060
     2025/2026 Cost per credit: $247 in-state | $1002 out-of-state
     Credits: 30
     GRE requirement: Not required
     Program highlights: Centers strategic cybersecurity, information management, governance, and leadership.
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116. Utah Valley University

     Orem, Utah

     
     Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity
     Delivery method: Campus
     Total tuition: $33,660
     2025/2026 Cost per credit: $466 in-state | $1,122 out-of-state
     Credits: 30
     GRE requirement: Not required
     Program highlights: Supports advanced technical study through hands-on secure systems practice.
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117. Utica University

     Utica, NY

     
     Program: Cybersecurity (M.S.)
     CAE designation: CAE-CD
     Delivery method: Online & campus
     Total tuition: $30,840
     2025/2026 Cost per credit: $1,028
     Credits: 30
     GRE requirement: Not required
     Program highlights: Offers depth in cyber operations, forensics, and cybercrime investigation.
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118. Villanova University

     Villanova, Pennsylvania

     
     Program: Master's in Cybersecurity
     Delivery method: Online & campus
     Total tuition: $47,850
     2025/2026 Cost per credit: $1,595
     Credits: 30
     GRE requirement: Not required
     Program highlights: Pairs technical cybersecurity with business awareness and applied problem solving.
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119. Washington University in St Louis

     Saint Louis, Missouri

     
     Program: MS in Cybersecurity Engineering
     Delivery method: Campus
     Total tuition: $71,040
     2025/2026 Cost per credit: $2,368
     Credits: 30
     GRE requirement: Optional
     Program highlights: Builds advanced cybersecurity engineering in design, analysis, and implementation.
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120. Webster University

     Webster Groves, Missouri

     
     Program: Cybersecurity Operations (MS)
     Delivery method: Online & campus
     Total tuition: $27,900
     2025/2026 Cost per credit: $775
     Credits: 36
     GRE requirement: Not required
     Program highlights: Focuses on operations, active defense, threat response, incident management.
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121. Western Michigan University

     Kalamazoo, Michigan

     
     Program: Master’s in Cybersecurity
     Delivery method: Online & campus
     Total tuition: $37,549
     2025/2026 Cost per credit: $834.41 in-state | $1,251.62 out-of-state
     Credits: 30
     GRE requirement: Not required
     Program highlights: Builds practical expertise in defense, forensics, and secure computing.
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122. Worcester Polytechnic Institute

     Worcester, Massachusetts

     
     Program: Master's in Cyber Security
     Delivery method: Campus
     Total tuition: $50,700
     2025/2026 Cost per credit: $1,690
     Credits: 30
     GRE requirement: Required
     Program highlights: Emphasizes project-based cybersecurity shaped by engineering problem solving.
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123. Wright State University

     Dayton, Ohio

     
     Program: Master of Science in Cyber Security
     Delivery method: Online & campus
     Total tuition: $37,350
     2025/2026 Cost per credit: $780 in-state | $1,245 out-of-state
     Credits: 30
     GRE requirement: Not required
     Program highlights: Offers rigorous study in defense, secure systems, and operations.
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124. Yeshiva University

     New York, New York

     
     Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity
     Delivery method: Online & campus
     Total tuition: $42,000
     2025/2026 Cost per credit: $1,400
     Credits: 30
     GRE requirement: Not required
     Program highlights: Balances technical cybersecurity with management, policy, and risk perspectives.
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