Most affordable online cybersecurity degree programs

Selecting the ideal online cybersecurity program requires balancing various critical factors. For numerous students, affordability is a significant consideration.

In response, the Cybersecurity Guide team has crafted an engaging list of the leading online cybersecurity master’s programs, emphasizing their overall tuition affordability.

It’s important to note that the value of a program shouldn’t be measured by cost alone. Quality career preparation and access to future opportunities are also crucial and an important part of any degree program.

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Therefore, only institutions with a Center for Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (CAE-C) designation made it into our 2025 roundup of the most budget-friendly yet impactful online cybersecurity bachelor’s programs.

Cost rankings considerations

This year 25 online bachelor’s in cybersecurity degree programs made the most affordable list.

All of these programs offer a quality, online-first education. Many of the programs offer hands-on learning and research components to help students get a sense of an ideal career direction.

The size of the program, including the level of faculty interaction, will vary from school to school. Some of these online programs are offered by leading universities with well-known online education platforms.

Other programs are offered by programs that might be lesser known but have made a reputation for the quality of their online cybersecurity degree offerings. Either way, there is enough variety that hopefully all students can find the right fit.

2025 rankings of most affordable online bachelor’s in cybersecurity programs

1. Columbia Southern University

   Orange Beach, Alabama

   
   Program: B.S. Information Systems and Cyber Security
   CAE designation: CAE-CDE
   Delivery method: Online
   Total tuition: $32,400
   2024/2025 Cost per credit: $270
   Credits: 120
   Learn more: Program details

2. Metropolitan State University

   Saint Paul, Minnesota

   
   Program: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
   CAE designation: CAE-CD
   Delivery method: Online & campus
   Total tuition: $39,240
   2024/2025 Cost per credit: $327
   Credits: 120
   Learn more: Program details

3. St. Philip’s College

   San Antonio, Texas

   
   Program: Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) in Cybersecurity
   CAE designation: CAE-CD
   Delivery method: Online, campus & hybrid
   Total tuition: $39,240
   2024/2025 Cost per credit: $180 in-state | $327 out-of-state
   Credits: 120
   Learn more: Program details

4. Southern New Hampshire University

   Manchester, New Hampshire

   
   Program: Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity
   CAE designation: CAE-CD
   Delivery method: Online
   Total tuition: $39,600
   2024/2025 Cost per credit: $330
   Credits: 120
   Learn more: Program details

5. University of Maine at Augusta

   Augusta, Maine

   
   Program: Cybersecurity BS
   CAE designation: CAE-CD
   Delivery method: Online
   Total tuition: $39,809
   2024/2025 Cost per credit: $329
   Credits: 121
   Learn more: Program details

6. Champlain College

   Burlington, Vermont

   
   Program: Cybersecurity B.S
   CAE designation: CAE-CD
   Delivery method: Online
   Total tuition: $40,200
   2024/2025 Cost per credit: $335
   Credits: 120
   Learn more: Program details

7. SUNY Canton

   Canton, New York

   
   Program: Cybersecurity B.S.
   CAE designation: CAE-CD
   Delivery method: Online & campus
   Total tuition: $43,772
   2024/2025 Cost per credit: $353
   Credits: 124
   Learn more: Program details

8. Norwich University

   Northfield, Vermont

   
   Program: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
   CAE designation: CAE-CD
   Delivery method: Online
   Total tuition: $45,000
   2024/2025 Cost per credit: $375
   Credits: 120
   Learn more: Program details

9. Boise State University

   Boise, Idaho

   
   Program: Cybersecurity Bachelor’s Degree
   CAE designation: CAE-CD
   Delivery method: Online
   Total tuition: $45,000
   2024/2025 Cost per credit: $375
   Credits: 120
   Learn more: Program details

10. Regent University

    Virginia Beach, Virginia

    
    Program: B.S. in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $47,400
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $395
    Credits: 120
    Learn more: Program details

11. Bay Path University

    Longmeadow, Massachusetts

    
    Program: BS in Cybersecurity: Digital Forensics & Incident Response
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $49,200
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $410
    Credits: 120
    Learn more: Program details

12. Franklin University

    Columbus, Ohio

    
    Program: B.S. Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $49,352
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $398
    Credits: 124
    Learn more: Program details

13. Wilmington University

    New Castle, Delaware

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

14. Roger Williams University

    Bristol, Rhode Island

    
    Program: BS Cybersecurity & Networking
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $51,960
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $433
    Credits: 120
    Learn more: Program details

15. Old Dominion University

    Norfolk, Virginia

    
    Program: Cybersecurity Bachelor’s Program
    CAE designation: CAE-CO, CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $52,680
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $408 in-state | $439 out-of-state
    Credits: 120
    Learn more: Program details

16. Baker College

    Owosso, Michigan

    
    Program: Bachelor of Science Information Technology and Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $54,000
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $450
    Credits: 120
    Learn more: Program details

17. Dakota State University

    Madison, South Dakota

    
    Program: Cyber Operations (BS)
    CAE designation: CAE-CD, CAE-R, CAE-CO
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $55,800
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $465
    Credits: 120
    Learn more: Program details

18. University of Southern Mississippi

    Hattiesburg, Mississippi

    
    Program: Cybersecurity BAS
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $56,280
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $385 in-state | $469 out-of-state
    Credits: 120
    Learn more: Program details

19. Utica University

    Utica, New York

    
    Program: BS Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $57,000
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $475
    Credits: 120
    Learn more: Program details

20. Bellevue University

    Bellevue, Nebraska

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

21. Ferris State University

    Big Rapids, Michigan

    
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Information Security and Intelligence
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online & campus
    Total tuition: $57,960
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $483
    Credits: 120
    Learn more: Program details

22. University of Kansas

    Overland Park, Kansas

    
    Program: Bachelor of Applied Science in Applied Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD, CAE-R
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $58,200
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $485
    Credits: 120
    Learn more: Program details

23. University of Maryland Global Campus

    Adelphi, Maryland

    
    Program: Bachelor of Science Cybersecurity Technology
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $59,880
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $324 in-state | $499 out-of-state
    Credits: 120
    Learn more: Program details

24. University of Arizona

    Sierra Vista, Arizona

    
    Program: Bachelor of Applied Science Cyber Operations - Defense & Forensics
    CAE designation: CAE-CD, CAE-R, CAE-CO
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $60,000
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $500
    Credits: 120
    Learn more: Program details

25. Excelsior University

    Albany, New York

    
    Program: BS in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $61,200
    2024/2025 Cost per credit: $510
    Credits: 120
    Learn more: Program details

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