Most Affordable Cybersecurity Degree Programs | Cybersecurity Guide
Choosing the perfect cybersecurity degree program involves several key considerations. For many learners, cost is a primary concern.
To assist with degree program affordability research, the Cybersecurity Guide team has curated a fresh ranking of top online cybersecurity master’s programs, focusing on total projected tuition costs.
However, affordability shouldn’t sacrifice quality career preparation. So, to qualify for our 2026 rankings of the most cost-effective online cybersecurity master’s programs, each institution must also hold a
Center for Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (CAE-C) designation
Finding an affordable cybersecurity degree program
There are 25 cybersecurity bachelor’s degree programs that made the
2026 most affordable degree program list
The rankings, which are based on the overall projected degree cost divided by the number of credits required to graduate, represent a blend of opportunities.
Some of these programs are offered by name-brand institutions, known for academic rigor and success. Other programs are offered by lesser-known schools that have managed to build quality cybersecurity programs in recent years.
The 2026 affordability rankings are also geographically distributed across the United States. Between the program size and location, there is likely a good fit for most students looking for a quality cybersecurity education while also optimizing for overall degree cost.
2026 list of the most affordable cybersecurity bachelor’s degree programs
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:
$21,600
2025/2026 Cost per credit:
$180
Credits:
120
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Mt. Hood Community College
Gresham, Oregon
Program:
Cybersecurity: Bachelor of Applied Science
CAE designation:
CAE-CD
Delivery method:
Campus
Total tuition:
$23,310
2025/2026 Cost per credit:
$128 in-state | $259 out-of-state
Credits:
90
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Collin College
McKinney, Texas
Program:
Cybersecurity, BAT
CAE designation:
CAE-CD
Delivery method:
Campus
Total tuition:
$24,240
2025/2026 Cost per credit:
$67 in-state | $202 out-of-state
Credits:
120
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Bismarck State College
Bismarck, North Dakota
Program:
BAS in Cybersecurity and InformationTechnology
CAE designation:
CAE-CD
Delivery method:
Online & campus
Total tuition:
$33,120
2025/2026 Cost per credit:
$184 in-state | $276 out-of-state
Credits:
120
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Columbia Basin College
Pasco, Washington
Program:
Bachelor of Applied Science in Cyber Security
CAE designation:
CAE-CD
Delivery method:
Campus
Total tuition:
$35,460
2025/2026 Cost per credit:
$132 in-state | $197 out-of-state
Credits:
180
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Metropolitan State University
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Program:
Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
CAE designation:
CAE-CD
Delivery method:
Campus
Total tuition:
$36,360
2025/2026 Cost per credit:
$303
Credits:
120
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East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
Program:
Computer Security B.S.
CAE designation:
CAE-CD
Delivery method:
Campus
Total tuition:
$49,920
2025/2026 Cost per credit:
$333 in-state | $416 out-of-state
Credits:
120
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Wilmington University
New Castle, Delaware
Program:
B.S. in Cybersecurity
CAE designation:
CAE-CD
Delivery method:
Online & campus
Total tuition:
$50,280
2025/2026 Cost per credit:
$419
Credits:
120
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Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
Program:
B.S. in Cyber Security
CAE designation:
CAE-CD
Delivery method:
Campus
Total tuition:
$51,000
2025/2026 Cost per credit:
$425
Credits:
120
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Pace University
New York, New York
Program:
Cybersecurity, BS
CAE designation:
CAE-CD
Delivery method:
Campus
Total tuition:
$52,920
2025/2026 Cost per credit:
$441
Credits:
120
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Old Dominion University
Norfolk, Virginia
Program:
Cybersecurity Bachelor’s Program
CAE designation:
CAE-CO, CAE-CD
Delivery method:
Online & campus
Total tuition:
$114,420
2025/2026 Cost per credit:
$268 in-state | $953.50 out-of-state
Credits:
120
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Baker College
Owosso, Michigan
Program:
Bachelor of Science Information Technology and Cybersecurity
CAE designation:
CAE-CD
Delivery method:
Online & campus
Total tuition:
$54,000
2025/2026 Cost per credit:
$450
Credits:
120
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University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio
Program:
Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
CAE designation:
CAE-CD
Delivery method:
Online & campus
Total tuition:
$57,600
2025/2026 Cost per credit:
$480
Credits:
120
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Bellevue University
Bellevue, Nebraska
Program:
Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity degree
CAE designation:
CAE-CD
Delivery method:
Online & campus
Total tuition:
$58,293
2025/2026 Cost per credit:
$459
Credits:
127
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Johnson & Wales University
Providence, Rhode Island
Program:
Bachelor of Science in Cyber Threat Intelligence & Defense
CAE designation:
CAE-CD
Delivery method:
Campus
Total tuition:
$59,895
2025/2026 Cost per credit:
$495
Credits:
121
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New Jersey City University
Jersey City, New Jersey
Program:
Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
CAE designation:
CAE-CD
Delivery method:
Campus
Total tuition:
$60,240
2025/2026 Cost per credit:
$502
Credits:
120
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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:
$61,800
2025/2026 Cost per credit:
$515
Credits:
120
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Miami Dade College
Miami, Florida
Program:
Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
CAE designation:
CAE-CD
Delivery method:
Campus
Total tuition:
$64,320
2025/2026 Cost per credit:
$130 in-state | $536 out-of-state
Credits:
120
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Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, Florida
Program:
Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
CAE designation:
CAE-CD
Delivery method:
Campus
Total tuition:
$65,976
2025/2026 Cost per credit:
$151.78 in-state | $549.80 out-of-state
Credits:
120
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National University
San Diego, California
Program:
Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
CAE designation:
CAE-CD
Delivery method:
Online & campus
Total tuition:
$66,600
2025/2026 Cost per credit:
$370
Credits:
180
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University of Wisconsin-Stout
Menomonie, Wisconsin
Program:
B.S. Cybersecurity
CAE designation:
CAE-CD
Delivery method:
Online & campus
Total tuition:
$68,400
2025/2026 Cost per credit:
$270 in-state | $570 out-of-state
Credits:
120
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Northern Michigan University
Marquette, Michigan
Program:
Bachelor of Science in Information Assurance/Cyber Defense
CAE designation:
CAE-CD
Delivery method:
Campus
Total tuition:
$68,520
2025/2026 Cost per credit:
$571
Credits:
120
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ECPI University
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Program:
Bachelor of Science in Information and Cybersecurity Operations
CAE designation:
CAE-CD
Delivery method:
Online & campus
Total tuition:
$69,720
2025/2026 Cost per credit:
$581
Credits:
120
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Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Program:
Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
CAE designation:
CAE-CD
Delivery method:
Campus
Total tuition:
$70,680
2025/2026 Cost per credit:
$340 in-state | $589 out-of-state
Credits:
120
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University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, Missouri
Program:
Cybersecurity, BS
CAE designation:
CAE-CD
Delivery method:
Campus
Total tuition:
$71,280
2025/2026 Cost per credit:
$297 in-state | $594 out-of-state
Credits:
120
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