Cybersecurity Guide

Secure your future: Cybersecurity schools in Missouri

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In this guide

Students researching a cybersecurity degree in Missouri, a cybersecurity school in Missouri, or cybersecurity programs in Missouri will find options shaped by employer demand in the Kansas City and St. Louis regions, plus statewide public-sector cybersecurity priorities.

This page focuses on degree and school pathways and only references institutions when there is a distinctive workforce, research, or training initiative worth noting.

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Dr. Sajal Das is the Curators’ Distinguished Professor of Computer Science and Daniel St. Clair Endowed Chair at the Missouri University of Science and Technology.

How we keep this page current

This page is reviewed using demand signals from CyberSeek, state projections from Missouri’s MERIC occupational projections, and wage/employment estimates from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) OEWS.

We also verify statewide initiatives through Missouri’s Office of Cyber Security and the state IT security governance pages (OA-ITSD Information Security).

Program and initiative claims are checked against official institutional or state pages, and time-sensitive claims are updated or removed during periodic reviews.

Cybersecurity workforce demand in Missouri

Cybersecurity demand is best understood using online job postings (short-term hiring activity), employment estimates (current workforce size), and projections/openings (expected longer-term needs). These measures are related but not interchangeable.

  • CyberSeek demand context: CyberSeek’s state view provides Missouri-level indicators for cybersecurity job openings and supply/demand signals based on online job postings.
  • State projections/openings (MERIC): Missouri’s long-term projections (2022–2032) estimate 355 total annual openings for Information Security Analysts, combining growth and replacement needs.
  • BLS employment and wages (benchmark occupation): BLS OEWS estimates 3,000 Information Security Analysts employed in Missouri with an annual mean wage of $102,320.
  • Another cyber-adjacent occupation (Missouri): BLS OEWS estimates 4,150 Computer Network Architects employed in Missouri with an annual mean wage of $114,730.

Important note on differences: Employment counts can differ between BLS OEWS and state projection systems because they use different methods and timeframes; for Missouri, MERIC’s 2022 base employment for Information Security Analysts (3,465) differs from BLS’s OEWS estimate (3,000), so this page uses BLS for wage/employment benchmarks and MERIC for Missouri’s projected openings.

Cybersecurity degree pathways in Missouri

Associate degrees

Associate programs are a common starting point for IT/security support roles and can be a cost-effective on-ramp when paired with a clear transfer plan. Look for:

  • hands-on networking and systems labs
  • security monitoring/logging fundamentals
  • articulation agreements into a bachelor’s program

  1. Columbia College

    Columbia, Missouri
    Program: Associate of Science in Cybersecurity
    Credits: 60
    Cost per credit: $375
    Delivery Method: Campus, Online
    Learn more: Program details

  2. Jefferson College

    Hillsboro, Missouri
    Program: AAS/Certificate - CIS: Cyber Security Option
    Credits: 64
    Cost per credit: $120 in state | $240 out of state
    Delivery Method: Campus
    Learn more: Program details

  3. Metropolitan Community College

    Kansas City, Missouri
    Program: AAS Cybersecurity (ITCYO)
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Credits: 94.5
    Cost per credit: $68 in state | $102 out of state
    Delivery Method: Campus, Online
    Learn more: Program details

  4. St Charles Community College

    Cottleville, Missouri
    Program: Associate of Applied Science in Cyber Security
    Credits: 64-65
    Cost per credit: $111 in state | $222 out of state
    Delivery Method: Campus
    Learn more: Program details

  5. St Louis Community College

    Saint Louis, Missouri
    Program: Associate in Applied Science in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Credits: 60
    Cost per credit: $122 in state | $233 out of state
    Delivery Method: Campus, Online
    Learn more: Program details

Bachelor’s degrees

Bachelor’s programs are the most common pathway into security analyst and engineering roles. Prioritize programs that document:

  • cyber range access or structured lab environments
  • internships/co-ops with employers
  • centers that run competitions, outreach, or applied security projects

Campus-based bachelor’s degree

  1. Fontbonne University

    Saint Louis, Missouri
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security
    Credits: 120
    Cost per credit: $750 in-state | $750 out-of-state
    Delivery Method: Campus
    Learn more: Program details

  2. Lindenwood University

    Saint Charles, Missouri
    Program: BS in Cyber Security
    Credits: 120
    Cost per credit: $663 in-state | $663 out-of-state
    Delivery Method: Campus, Online
    Learn more: Program details

  3. Southeast Missouri State University

    Cape Girardeau, Missouri
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Credits: 120 (78 cyber major)
    Cost per credit: $259 in-state | $478 out-of-state
    Delivery Method: Campus
    Learn more: Program details

  4. University of Central Missouri

    Warrensburg, Missouri
    Program: Cybersecurity, BS
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Credits: 120
    Cost per credit: $268 in-state | $536 out-of-state
    Delivery Method: Campus
    Learn more: Program details

  5. University of Missouri-St Louis

    Saint Louis, Missouri
    Program: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Credits: 120
    Cost per credit: $396 in-state | $1,070 out-of-state
    Delivery Method: Campus
    Learn more: Program details

Online bachelor’s degree

  1. Lindenwood University

    Saint Charles, Missouri
    Program: BS in Cyber Security
    Credits: 120
    Cost per credit: $663 in-state | $663 out-of-state
    Delivery Method: Campus, Online
    Learn more: Program details

  2. Maryville University

    Saint Louis, Missouri
    Program: Online Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Credits: 128
    Cost per credit: $622
    Delivery Method: Online
    Learn more: Program details

  3. William Woods University

    Fulton, Missouri
    Program: Online Bachelor of Science (BS) in Cybersecurity
    Credits: 124
    Cost per credit: $1,794
    Delivery Method: Online
    Learn more: Program details

Distinctive initiatives worth noting:

  • University of Missouri (Mizzou) – Cybersecurity Center supporting interdisciplinary cybersecurity research and education.
  • University of Missouri (Mizzou) – Mizzou Cyber Range is described as an NSA-funded learning platform for hands-on cyber defense techniques.
  • University of Missouri–St. Louis – Cybersecurity and IT Innovation Lab (CITIL) provides dedicated cybersecurity lab facilities for learning, research, and outreach.
  • University of Central Missouri – Center of Cybersecurity focused on cybersecurity outreach and engagement activities.

Master’s degrees

Master’s programs are often a strong fit for students targeting security architecture, leadership, or specialized technical depth. In Missouri, prioritize graduate options with documented labs, applied projects, or research centers rather than lecture-only formats.

Campus-based master’s degree

  1. Missouri State University – Springfield

    Springfield, Missouri
    Program: Master’s in Cybersecurity
    Credits: 30
    Cost per credit: $833 in-state | $1,537 out of state
    Delivery Method: Campus, Online
    GRE/GMAT Required: Required
    Learn more: Program details

  2. University of Central Missouri

    Warrensburg, Missouri
    Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Credits: 30
    Cost per credit: $339 in-state | $678 out of state
    Delivery Method: Campus, Online
    GRE/GMAT Required: Required
    Learn more: Program details

  3. University of Missouri - Saint Louis

    Saint Louis, Missouri
    Program: Master of Science (M.S) in Cybersecurity - Information Systems and Technology Emphasis
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Credits: 30
    Cost per credit: $548 in-state | $1,346 out of state
    Delivery Method: Campus
    GRE/GMAT Required: Not required
    Learn more: Program details

  4. University of Missouri - Saint Louis

    Saint Louis, Missouri
    Program: Master of Science (M.S) in Cybersecurity - Computer Science Emphasis
    CAE designation: CAE-CD
    Credits: 30
    Cost per credit: $548 in-state | $1,346 out of state
    Delivery Method: Campus
    GRE/GMAT Required: Required
    Program highlights:
      Learn more: Program details

    • Washington University in St Louis

      Saint Louis, Missouri
      Program: Master’s in Cyber Security Management
      Credits: 30
      Cost per credit: $2,187
      Delivery Method: Campus, Online
      Learn more: Program details

    • Webster University

      Saint Louis, Missouri
      Program: Cybersecurity (MS) with an Emphasis in Artificial Intelligence
      CAE designation: CAE-CD
      Credits: 39
      Cost per credit: $730
      Delivery Method: Campus, Online
      Learn more: Program details

    • Webster University

      Saint Louis, Missouri
      Program: Cybersecurity (MS) with an Emphasis in Data Analytics
      CAE designation: CAE-CD
      Credits: 39
      Cost per credit: $730
      Delivery Method: Campus, Online
      Learn more: Program details

    • Webster University

      Saint Louis, Missouri
      Program: Master of Science (MS) in Cybersecurity - Cybersecurity Operations (MS)
      CAE designation: CAE-CD
      Credits: 36
      Cost per credit: $730
      Delivery Method: Campus, Online
      Learn more: Program details

    Online-based master’s degree

    1. Maryville University

      Saint Louis, Missouri
      Program: Online Master of Science in Cyber Security
      CAE designation: CAE-CD
      Credits: 30
      Cost per credit: $851
      Delivery Method: Online
      GRE/GMAT Required: Not Required
      Learn more: Program details

    2. Missouri State University – Springfield

      Springfield, Missouri
      Program: Master’s in Cybersecurity
      Credits: 30
      Cost per credit:: $833 in-state | $1,537 out of state
      Delivery Method: Campus, Online
      GRE/GMAT Required: Required
      Learn more: Program details

    3. University of Central Missouri

      Warrensburg, Missouri
      Program: Masters of Science Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
      CAE designation: CAE-CD
      Credits: 30
      Cost per credit: $394
      Delivery Method: Campus, Online
      GRE/GMAT Required: Optional
      Learn more: Program details

    4. University of Missouri-Saint Louis

      Saint Louis, Missouri
      Program: M.S. Cybersecurity - CS Emphasis
      CAE designation: CAE-CD
      Credits: 30
      Cost per credit: $548 in-state | $1,370 out of state
      Delivery Method: Campus, Online
      Learn more: Program details

    5. University of Missouri-Saint Louis

      Saint Louis, Missouri
      Program: M.S. Cybersecurity - IST Emphasis
      CAE designation: CAE-CD
      Credits: 30
      Cost per credit: $548 in-state | $1,370 out of state
      Delivery Method: Campus, Online
      GRE/GMAT Required: Not Required
      Learn more: Program details

    6. Washington University in St Louis

      Saint Louis, Missouri
      Program: Master’s in Cyber Security Management
      Credits: 30
      Cost per credit: $2,187
      Delivery Method: Campus, Online
      Learn more: Program details

    7. Webster University

      Cybersecurity (MS) with an Emphasis in Artificial Intelligence
      Program: Saint Louis, Missouri
      CAE designation: CAE-CD
      Credits: 39
      Cost per credit: $730
      Delivery Method: Campus, Online
      Learn more: Program details

    8. Webster University

      Saint Louis, Missouri
      Program: Cybersecurity (MS) with an Emphasis in Data Analytics
      CAE designation: CAE-CD
      Credits: 39
      Cost per credit: $730
      Delivery Method: Campus, Online
      Learn more: Program details

    9. Webster University

      Saint Louis, Missouri
      Program: Master of Science (MS) in Cybersecurity - Cybersecurity Operations (MS)
      CAE designation: CAE-CD
      Credits: 36
      Cost per credit: $730
      Delivery Method: Campus, Online
      Learn more: Program details

    Distinctive initiative worth noting:

    • Southeast Missouri State University – Institute for Cybersecurity is positioned as a hub for cybersecurity degrees and workforce preparation.

    Certifications and workforce programs

    Many Missouri degree programs embed certification preparation within coursework rather than operating standalone “cert tracks.” For short-term training, prioritize programs with:

    • documented hands-on labs or range exercises
    • measurable outcomes (projects, practicums, competitions)
    • employer partnerships or supervised client-style work (when offered)

    A Missouri example of a workforce-focused partnership organization is the Missouri Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (MCCoE), a nonprofit focused on strengthening the regional cybersecurity workforce through training and support.

    1. St. Louis Community College

      Saint Louis, Missouri
      Program: Cybersecurity, Certificate of Proficiency
      CAE designation: CAE-CD
      Credits: 45
      Cost per credit: $122 in state | $223 out of state
      Delivery Method: Campus
      Learn more: Program details

    2. University of Central Missouri

      Warrensburg, Missouri
      Program: Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity
      CAE designation: CAE-CD
      Credits: 15
      Cost per credit: $356 in-state | $712 out of state
      Delivery Method: Campus
      Learn more: Program details

    3. University of Missouri-Columbia

      Columbia, Missouri
      Program: Certificate in Cyber Security
      CAE designation: CAE-R
      Credits: 12
      Cost per credit: $692 in-state | $1,534 out of state
      Delivery Method: Campus, Online
      Learn more: Program details

    4. University of Missouri-St Louis

      Saint Louis, Missouri
      Program: Undergraduate Certificate in Cybersecurity
      CAE designation: CAE-CD
      Credits: 15
      Cost per credit: $480 in-state | $1,194 out of state
      Delivery Method: Online
      Learn more: Program details

    Scholarship for Service

    The federal CyberCorps® Scholarship for Service (SFS) program funds cybersecurity education in exchange for government service after graduation. Missouri participation can change, so students should confirm current participating institutions through the official directory.

    Some Missouri institutions also publish campus-specific SFS information (for example, Mizzou’s SFS program page) which should be cross-checked against the official SFS directory.

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    Cybersecurity bootcamps in Missouri

    1. Claim Academy

      St Louis, Missouri
      Program: Cybersecurity Bootcamp
      Credits: 14 weeks
      Cost per credit: $12,998
      Delivery Method: Online
      Learn more: Program details

    2. Northwest Missouri State University

      Maryville, Missouri
      Program: Cybersecurity Boot Camp
      Credits: 6 months
      Cost per credit: $4,315
      Delivery Method: Online
      Learn more: Program details

    3. Washington University in St. Louis

      St. Louis, Missouri
      Program: Cybersecurity Boot Camp
      Credits: 24 Weeks
      Cost per credit: $12,245
      Delivery Method: Online
      Learn more: Program details

    Unique Missouri cybersecurity initiatives

    State cybersecurity governance and operations

    Missouri’s Office of Administration maintains a statewide Office of Cyber Security that provides cybersecurity governance and operational security management for state agencies.

    The state’s consolidated IT organization (OA-ITSD) describes its Office of Cyber Security responsibilities and the State CISO oversight role.

    University cyber ranges and dedicated labs

    Missouri has university-run training environments that explicitly emphasize hands-on defense practice, such as the Mizzou Cyber Range and dedicated lab facilities, such as UMSL’s CITIL.

    Public–private workforce partnerships

    Nonprofit and regional workforce organizations can play a role in pipeline development alongside schools; for example, MCCoE provides training and support services to strengthen Missouri’s cybersecurity workforce.

    Frequently asked questions about cybersecurity degrees in Missouri

    How many cybersecurity jobs are in Missouri?

    For a core cybersecurity occupation, BLS estimates 3,000 Information Security Analysts employed in Missouri. CyberSeek also provides Missouri-level postings-based demand indicators.

    What is the average cybersecurity salary in Missouri?

    BLS reports an annual mean wage of $102,320 for Information Security Analysts in Missouri.

    What is the best cybersecurity degree in Missouri?

    The best-fit program is usually the one with hands-on labs or a cyber range plus internships and applied projects—features that can be verified on official program/initiative pages (for example,Mizzou Cyber Range).

    Are there online cybersecurity programs in Missouri?

    Yes—online and hybrid options exist. Students should confirm how labs are delivered (virtual labs, remote range access, or in-person intensives) using official program pages.

    Does Missouri have cybersecurity bootcamps or short-term training?

    Short-term training options exist, including workforce-focused training and support organizations such as MCCoE. Quality varies, so verify hands-on components and outcomes before enrolling.

    What certifications are most requested in Missouri?

    CyberSeek summarizes certification signals drawn from job postings and shows how often postings request certifications.

    Is cybersecurity in demand in Missouri?

    Yes. MERIC projections estimate 355 total annual openings for Information Security Analysts over the 2022–2032 outlook, and CyberSeek shows ongoing postings-based demand signals.

    Can I start with an associate degree?

    Yes. An associate degree can be an effective start if it includes hands-on labs and a clear transfer pathway into a bachelor’s cybersecurity or computing program.

    How long does a cybersecurity degree take?

    Associate: ~2 years
    Bachelor’s: ~4 years
    Master’s: ~1–2 years (depending on background and format)

    Does Missouri participate in Scholarship for Service?

    Participation can change over time. Check the official directory for the current list of participating institutions.

    What industries in Missouri hire cybersecurity graduates?

    CyberSeek’s Missouri state/metro views provide postings-based evidence of hiring demand across industries and employers.

    Are there entry-level cybersecurity roles in Missouri?

    Entry-level roles often cluster around security operations and IT security support. Programs that include cyber range training or dedicated labs can help candidates build job-relevant experience before graduation – for example,UMSL CITIL; Mizzou Cyber Range.

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