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 2025 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 2025 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 2025 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.
2025 list of most affordable cybersecurity bachelor’s degree programs
Mt. Hood Community College
Gresham, Oregon
Program: Cybersecurity: Bachelor of Applied Science
CAE designation: CAE-CD
Delivery method: Campus
Total tuition: $20,160
2024/2025 Cost per credit: $224
Credits: 90
Learn more: Program detailsBrigham Young University-Provo
Provo, UtahProgram: Cybersecurity (BS)
CAE designation: CAE-CD
Delivery method: Campus
Total tuition: $26,760
2024/2025 Cost per credit: $223
Credits: 120
Learn more: Program detailsMetropolitan State University
Saint Paul, MinnesotaProgram: 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 detailsSt. Philip’s College
San Antonio, TexasProgram: 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 detailsBellevue University
Bellevue, NebraskaProgram: Bachelor of Science, Cybersecurity Degreee
CAE designation: CAE-CD
Delivery method: Online & campus
Total tuition: $42,545
2024/2025 Cost per credit: $335
Credits: 127
Learn more: Program detailsDakota State University
Madison, South DakotaProgram: Cyber Operations (BS)
CAE designation: CAE-CD, CAE-R, CAE-CO
Delivery method: Online & campus
Total tuition: $47,760
2024/2025 Cost per credit: $295 in-state | $398 out-of-state
Credits: 120
Learn more: Program detailsMiami Dade College
Miami, FloridaProgram: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
CAE designation: CAE-CD
Delivery method: Campus
Total tuition: $48,360
2024/2025 Cost per credit: $118 in-state | $403 out-of-state
Credits: 120
Learn more: Program detailsPurdue University-Northwest
Hammond, IndianaProgram: Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity
CAE designation: CAE-CD
Delivery method: Campus
Total tuition: $50,400
2024/2025 Cost per credit: $289 in-state | $420 out-of-state
Credits: 120
Learn more: Program detailsLeMoyne-Owen College
Memphis, TennesseeProgram: BS in Cybersecurity (effective fall 2024), with general track and Networking concentration
CAE designation: CAE-CD
Delivery method: Campus
Total tuition: $53,880
2024/2025 Cost per credit: $449
Credits: 120
Learn more: Program detailsBaker College
Owosso, MichiganProgram: 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 detailsColumbia Basin College
Pasco, WashingtonProgram: Bachelor of Applied Science in Cyber Security
CAE designation: CAE-CD
Delivery method: Campus
Total tuition: $57,240
2024/2025 Cost per credit: $124 in-state | $318 out-of-state
Credits: 180
Learn more: Program detailsExcelsior University
Albany, New YorkProgram: 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 detailsUniversity of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MissouriProgram: Cybersecurity
CAE designation: CAE-CD
Delivery method: Campus
Total tuition: $66,600
2024/2025 Cost per credit: $278 in-state | $555 out-of-state
Credits: 120
Learn more: Program detailsSoutheast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MissouriProgram: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
CAE designation: CAE-CD
Delivery method: Campus
Total tuition: $68,640
2024/2025 Cost per credit: $333 in-state | $572 out-of-state
Credits: 120
Learn more: Program detailsWichita State University
Wichita, KansasProgram: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
CAE designation: CAE-CD
Delivery method: Campus
Total tuition: $68,640
2024/2025 Cost per credit: $242 in-state | $572 out-of-state
Credits: 120
Learn more: Program detailsUniversity of South Florida
Tampa, FloridaProgram: BS in Cybersecurity
CAE designation: CAE-CD, CAE-R
Delivery method: Campus
Total tuition: $69,240
2024/2025 Cost per credit: $214 in-state | $577 out-of-state
Credits: 120
Learn more: Program detailsCedarville University
Cedarville, OhioProgram: BS in Cyber Operations
CAE designation: CAE-CD, CAE-CO
Delivery method: Campus
Total tuition: $72,192
2024/2025 Cost per credit: $564
Credits: 128
Learn more: Program detailsWalsh College
Troy, MichiganProgram: Bachelor of Science in Information Technology – Cyber Security
CAE designation: CAE-CD
Delivery method: Online & campus
Total tuition: $73,904
2024/2025 Cost per credit: $596
Credits: 124
Learn more: Program detailsKent State University
Kent, OhioProgram: Cybersecurity Engineering - B.S.
CAE designation: CAE-CD, CAE-R
Delivery method: Campus
Total tuition: $75,645
2024/2025 Cost per credit: $352 in-state | $615 out-of-state
Credits: 123
Learn more: Program detailsThe University of West Florida
Pensacola, FloridaProgram: Cybersecurity, B.S.
CAE designation: CAE-CD
Delivery method: Campus
Total tuition: $76,920
2024/2025 Cost per credit: $212 in-state | $641 out-of-state
Credits: 120
Learn more: Program detailsUniversity of North Dakota
Grand Forks, North DakotaProgram: Cyber Security Degree
CAE designation: CAE-R
Delivery method: Online & campus
Total tuition: $77,040
2024/2025 Cost per credit: $423 in-state | $642 out-of-state
Credits: 120
Learn more: Program detailsUniversity of Wisconsin-Stout
Menomonie, WisconsinProgram: B.S. Cybersecurity
CAE designation: CAE-CD
Delivery method: Campus
Total tuition: $77,040
2024/2025 Cost per credit: $357 in-state | $642 out-of-state
Credits: 120
Learn more: Program detailsEast Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PennsylvaniaProgram: Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Security
CAE designation: CAE-CD
Delivery method: Campus
Total tuition: $77,280
2024/2025 Cost per credit: $322 in-state | $644 out-of-state
Credits: 120
Learn more: Program detailsUniversity of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, ArkansasProgram: Cybersecurity, B.S.
CAE designation: CAE-CD
Delivery method: Campus
Total tuition: $77,400
2024/2025 Cost per credit: $239 in-state | $645 out-of-state
Credits: 120
Learn more: Program detailsKennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GeorgiaProgram: Bachelor Of Science In Cybersecurity Engineering
CAE designation: CAE-CD
Delivery method: Online
Total tuition: $78,480
2024/2025 Cost per credit: $185 in-state | $654 out-of-state
Credits: 120
Learn more: Program details