Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity degrees: levels, cost, and top programs

Every cybersecurity degree level in one place, with rankings, cost guides, and state lists.

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A cybersecurity degree teaches you to protect networks, systems, and data, and it comes in four levels: associate (about two years), bachelor's (about four years), master's (one to three years), and PhD. Across programs that publish tuition, our data puts the median total near $50,160 for a bachelor's and $20,205 for a master's. Information security analysts earn a median of $129,180, and jobs are projected to grow 21% from 2025 to 2035.

Bachelor's · Online

Best Online Cybersecurity Bachelor's

Online bachelor's for students comparing cyber security degree online options.

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Bachelor's

Best Cybersecurity Bachelor's

Campus and hybrid bachelor's programs—best cyber security schools and programs.

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Graduate · Online

Best Online Cybersecurity Master's

Online master's and MS in cybersecurity paths.

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Doctoral

Cybersecurity PhD Programs

On-campus research PhDs in cybersecurity.

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Doctoral · Online

Online Cybersecurity PhD Programs

Online and low campus-visit doctorates for working professionals.

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Associate

Cybersecurity Associate Degrees

Two-year campus programs with hands-on labs and transfer paths.

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Associate · Online

Online Cybersecurity Associate Degrees

Two-year cybersecurity degrees you can finish online.

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Graduate · Cost

Cheapest Online Cybersecurity Master's

Online master's programs ranked cheapest first by estimated total.

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By state

Cybersecurity Programs by State

Browse cybersecurity degrees in all 51 states and territories.

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Affordable

Most Affordable Cybersecurity Degrees

Lower-cost cyber programs from affordable ranking lists.

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Guide

Degree requirements

Classes, admissions, and how long a cyber security degree takes.

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Guide

Degree cost

What drives tuition and how to estimate net price.

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Guide

What is a cybersecurity major?

Classes, the field it falls under, CS vs. IT, and other degree names like cybersecurity technology.

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Program review

Georgia Tech online cybersecurity master's

Real cost with fees, three tracks, admission rules, and who it fits.

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Programs

Full program browser

Filter 3934+ cyber-related rows plus AI/ML programs.

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Scope: We use public directories to discover programs, then score AI and cybersecurity degrees with the AIDegrees methodology. Always verify CAE designations and tuition on official school sites.