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 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 2027 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.

2027 rankings of the most affordable online bachelor’s in cybersecurity programs

1. St. Philip’s College

   San Antonio, TX

   
   Program: Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) in Cybersecurity
   CAE designation: CAE-CD
   Delivery method: Campus, Hybrid & Online
   Total tuition: $21,600
   2026/2027 Cost per credit: $180.00
   GRE: 120
   Learn more: Program details

2. Kennesaw State University

   Kennesaw, GA

   
   Program: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
   CAE designation: CAE-CD
   Delivery method: Online
   Total tuition: $23,040
   2026/2027 Cost per credit: $192.00
   GRE: 120
   Learn more: Program details

3. Columbus State University

   Columbus, GA

   
   Program: B.S. in Cybersecurity
   CAE designation: CAE-CD
   Delivery method: Campus, Hybrid & Online
   Total tuition: $23,247
   2026/2027 Cost per credit: $189.00
   GRE: 123
   Learn more: Program details

4. Bismarck State College

   Bismarck, ND

   
   Program: BAS in Cybersecurity and InformationTechnology
   CAE designation: CAE-CD
   Delivery method: Campus & Online
   Total tuition: $35,702
   2026/2027 Cost per credit: $292.64
   GRE: 122
   Learn more: Program details

5. Western Governors University

   Salt Lake City, UT

   
   Program: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
   CAE designation: CAE-CD
   Delivery method: Online
   Total tuition: $37,000
   2026/2027 Cost per credit: $303.28
   GRE: 122
   Learn more: Program details

6. Minot State University

   Minot, ND

   
   Program: Cybersecurity and Operations, B.S.
   CAE designation: CAE-CD
   Delivery method: Campus & Online
   Total tuition: $39,887
   2026/2027 Cost per credit: $332.39
   GRE: 120
   Learn more: Program details

7. Champlain College

   Burlington, VT

   
   Program: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
   CAE designation: CAE-CD
   Delivery method: Online
   Total tuition: $41,040
   2026/2027 Cost per credit: $342.00
   GRE: 120
   Learn more: Program details

8. SANS Technology Institute

   North Bethesda, MD

   
   Program: Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Cybersecurity
   CAE designation: CAE-CD
   Delivery method: Campus & Online
   Total tuition: $41,650
   2026/2027 Cost per credit: $347.08
   GRE: 120
   Learn more: Program details

9. University at Albany

   Albany, NY

   
   Program: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
   CAE designation: CAE-CD, CAE-R
   Delivery method: Campus & Online
   Total tuition: $42,360
   2026/2027 Cost per credit: $353.00
   GRE: 120
   Learn more: Program details

10. Louisiana State University

    Baton Rouge, LA

    
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Technology
    CAE designation: CAE-CO
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $42,360
    2026/2027 Cost per credit: $353.00
    GRE: 120
    Learn more: Program details

11. Southern New Hampshire University

    Manchester, NH

    
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Campus & Online
    Total tuition: $42,480
    2026/2027 Cost per credit: $354.00
    GRE: 120
    Learn more: Program details

12. American Public University System

    Charles Town, WV

    
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $43,200
    2026/2027 Cost per credit: $360.00
    GRE: 120
    Learn more: Program details

13. SUNY Canton

    Canton, NY

    
    Program: Cybersecurity - B.S.
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Campus & Online
    Total tuition: $43,772
    2026/2027 Cost per credit: $353.00
    GRE: 124
    Learn more: Program details

14. University of Illinois, Springfield

    Springfield, IL

    
    Program: Cybersecurity, BS
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Campus & Online
    Total tuition: $46,320
    2026/2027 Cost per credit: $386.00
    GRE: 120
    Learn more: Program details

15. St. Petersburg College

    St. Petersburg, FL

    
    Program: Bachelor of Applied Science in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $46,428
    2026/2027 Cost per credit: $386.90
    GRE: 120
    Learn more: Program details

16. Boise State University

    Boise, ID

    
    Program: Online Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD, CAE-R
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $47,400
    2026/2027 Cost per credit: $395.00
    GRE: 120
    Learn more: Program details

17. Bay Path University

    Longmeadow, MA

    
    Program: Online BS in Cybersecurity: Digital Forensics and Incident Response
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $49,200
    2026/2027 Cost per credit: $410.00
    GRE: 120
    Learn more: Program details

18. Franklin University

    Columbus, OH

    
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $49,352
    2026/2027 Cost per credit: $398.00
    GRE: 124
    Learn more: Program details

19. Norwich University

    Northfield, VT

    
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $49,800
    2026/2027 Cost per credit: $415.00
    GRE: 120
    Learn more: Program details

20. Olivet Nazarene University

    Bourbonnais, IL

    
    Program: (B.S.) Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Campus & Online
    Total tuition: $50,400
    2026/2027 Cost per credit: $420.00
    GRE: 120
    Learn more: Program details

21. Roger Williams University

    Bristol, RI

    
    Program: BS Cybersecurity & Networking
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $51,960
    2026/2027 Cost per credit: $433.00
    GRE: 120
    Learn more: Program details

22. University of Southern Mississippi

    Hattiesburg, MS

    
    Program: Cybersecurity BAS
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Online
    Total tuition: $52,031
    2026/2027 Cost per credit: $433.59
    GRE: 120
    Learn more: Program details

23. Murray State University

    Murray, KY

    
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity and Network Management
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Campus & Online
    Total tuition: $52,650
    2026/2027 Cost per credit: $438.75
    GRE: 120
    Learn more: Program details

24. Wilmington University

    New Castle, DE

    
    Program: B.S. in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Campus & Online
    Total tuition: $52,680
    2026/2027 Cost per credit: $439.00
    GRE: 120
    Learn more: Program details

25. Montreat College

    Montreat, NC

    
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Delivery method: Campus & Online
    Total tuition: $53,400
    2026/2027 Cost per credit: $445.00
    GRE: 120
    Learn more: Program details

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