Online cybersecurity master's degrees ranked cheapest first by estimated tuition total.
Columbus State University offers the cheapest online master's in cybersecurity on our list, with an estimated total tuition of $6,300 in-state, followed by Augusta University at $7,080 in-state and Middle Georgia State University at $7,830 in-state. Estimated totals across our 10 ranked programs run from $6,300 to $11,850, and all 10 schools hold the NSA Center of Academic Excellence (CAE) designation. Several public universities charge every online student the same rate regardless of state.
| Rank | School | Location | Estimated tuition total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbus State University | Columbus, GA | $6,300 (in-state) |
| 2 | Augusta University | Augusta, GA | $7,080 (in-state) |
| 3 | Middle Georgia State University | Macon, GA | $7,830 (in-state) |
| 4 | Western Governors University | Salt Lake City, UT | $9,800 |
| 5 | Fort Hays State University | Hays, KS | $10,463 |
| 6 | University of Central Florida | Orlando, FL | $10,500 (in-state) |
| 7 | University of the Cumberlands | Williamsburg, KY | $11,005 |
| 8 | Indiana University | Bloomington, IN | $11,090 (in-state) |
| 9 | Missouri State University | Springfield, MO | $11,820 |
| 10 | Southeast Missouri State University | Cape Girardeau, MO | $11,850 |
Only programs with a defensible estimated total are ranked, cheapest first. Published tuition is not net price; confirm fees on each school's site.
This list is ordered by estimated program tuition only—lowest published total first. Programs without a clear published total are left off this cost ranking. All programs on this list have full scoring data. Read the full ranking methodology.
Use these criteria when you shortlist—then confirm details on each school’s program page.
Many public universities charge online graduate students one rate regardless of state. That often beats out-of-state campus tuition by a wide margin.
Credit loads differ from program to program. Fewer credits at a moderate rate can beat a low rate on a longer degree.
Compare core courses in network defense, cryptography, incident response and secure software. A cheap degree should still build hands-on skill.
Competency-based and accelerated terms can cut cost if you can move fast; standard terms suit heavier workloads.
Information security analysts earned a median $129,180 in May 2025, and BLS projects the field to grow 21% from 2025 to 2035. Computer and information systems managers earned a median $175,140 in May 2025, and BLS projects the field to grow 15.8% from 2025 to 2035.
Each school lists a quick overview (program, estimated cost, format) plus a short program summary with links to official school pages and related program paths. Tuition figures are published estimates—confirm current totals on the school’s program page before you apply.
Columbus, GA
Cybersecurity (MS)
Format is hybrid; confirm any required campus residencies before you enroll.
Related at this school: MS in Applied Computer Science — Cybersecurity Track · MS in Cybersecurity — Cyber Defense OR Cybersecur…. Details: program page.
Augusta, GA
Master of Science · Cybersecurity Management and Technology
Augusta University's program is the one profiled here. Published cost plus online delivery makes it practical for working adults comparing totals.
Related at this school: MS in Information Security Management · B.S. in Information Technology — Cybersecurity. Details: program page.
Macon, GA
MS in Information Technology (MSIT)
Middle Georgia State University is based in Macon. Published cost plus online delivery makes it practical for working adults comparing totals. This is an information technology degree, not a standalone cybersecurity major.
Related at this school: MS in Information Technology — Cyber Security and… · BS in Applied Artificial Intelligence. Details: program page.
Salt Lake City, UT
Online Master's in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
Western Governors University sits in Salt Lake City. Published cost plus online delivery makes it practical for working adults comparing totals.
Related at this school: AI & Machine Learning Computer Science Master's · MS in Software Engineering — AI Engineering Speci…. Details: program page.
Hays, KS
MPS in Cybersecurity
Fort Hays State University's program is the one profiled here. Published cost plus online delivery makes it practical for working adults comparing totals.
Related at this school: BA or BS in Information Networking and Telecommun… · BA/BS in Information Networking and Telecommunica…. Details: program page.
Orlando, FL
MS in Digital Forensics (MS)
Students looking at Orlando will find University of Central Florida on this list. Published cost plus online delivery makes it practical for working adults comparing totals.
Related at this school: Cyber Security and Privacy (MS) · MS in Data Analytics — Artificial Intelligence Track. Details: program page.
Williamsburg, KY
Master's in Information Systems Security
Students looking at Williamsburg will find University of the Cumberlands on this list. Published cost plus online delivery makes it practical for working adults comparing totals.
Home unit: Information Technology Department. Related at this school: Executive Master's in Artificial Intelligence · MS in Artificial Intelligence. Course map: curriculum bulletin.
Bloomington, IN
MS in Cybersecurity Risk Management
Indiana University is based in Bloomington. Published cost plus online delivery makes it practical for working adults comparing totals.
Home unit: Luddy School of Informatics. Related at this school: MS in Secure Computing · Master’s (M.S.) in Cybersecurity Risk Management. Course map: curriculum bulletin.
Springfield, MO
Master’s in Cybersecurity
Students looking at Springfield will find Missouri State University on this list. Published cost plus online delivery makes it practical for working adults comparing totals.
Related at this school: MS in Cybersecurity. Details: program page.
Cape Girardeau, MO
Cybersecurity MS
Published cost plus online delivery makes it practical for working adults comparing totals.
Details: program page.
These schools also offer affordable online cybersecurity master's programs. They are not numbered in the ranking above—either they sat outside the top list, or we do not yet have a defensible tuition estimate to score them fairly on cost. Confirm current tuition and admissions on each school site.
| School | Location | Program | Estimated tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of West Florida | Pensacola, FL | Online Master of Science in Cybersecurity | $12,750 |
| Montana State University | Bozeman, MT | MS in Cybersecurity | $13,418 (in-state) |
| Southern Utah University | Cedar City, UT | Online Master of Science in Cybersecurity with Information Assurance (CSIA) | $14,880 |
| Arizona State University | Tempe, AZ | Online Master of Computer Science (MCS) — Cybersecurity | $15,000 |
| Concordia University, St. Paul | St. Paul, MN | Online Master of Science in Cybersecurity | $15,750 |
| University of Southern Maine | Portland, ME | MS in Cybersecurity | $15,780 |
| USM/UMA | Portland, ME | Cybersecurity Master of Science | $15,780 |
| University of Charleston | Charleston, WV | Online Master of Science in Cybersecurity | $16,056 |
| Southwest Minnesota State University | Marshall, MN | Online Master of Science in Cybersecurity | $16,086 |
| St. Cloud State University | St. Cloud, MN | Master of Information Assurance (MSIA) | $16,110 |
| Boise State University | Boise, ID | Online Master of Science in Cyber Operations and Resilience | $16,500 |
| Northern Kentucky University | Highland Heights, KY | Online Master of Science in Cybersecurity | $16,605 |
| Marshall University | Huntington, WV | Online Master of Science in Cybersecurity | $17,153 |
| American Public University | Charles Town, WV | Online Master of Science in Cybersecurity Studies | $17,400 |
| Indiana Institute of Technology | Fort Wayne, IN | Online Master of Science in Cybersecurity | $17,700 |
| Champlain College | Burlington, VT | Online Master of Science in Cybersecurity Analytics | $17,850 |
| Hawaii Pacific University | Honolulu, HI | MS in Cybersecurity | $18,000 |
| Western Kentucky University | Bowling Green, KY | MS in Cybersecurity Data Analytics | $18,210 (in-state) |
| USM and UMA | Portland, ME | MS in Cybersecurity | $18,750 |
| Purdue University | West Lafayette, IN | Professional Master’s in Information and Cybersecurity | $18,895 |
| John Brown University | Siloam Springs, AR | M.S. Cybersecurity | $19,200 |
| EC-Council University | Albuquerque, NM | MS in Cyber Security Digital Forensics Specialization | $19,440 |
| Wilmington University | New Castle, DE | M.S. in Cybersecurity | $19,836 |
| Saint Louis University | St. Louis, MO | MS in Cybersecurity | $20,100 |
| University of Maryland, Global Campus | Adelphi, MD | MS in Cybersecurity Technology | $20,820 |
| Capitol Technology University | Washington, DC | Master of Science (MS) in Cybersecurity | $23,400 |
| Ferris State University | Big Rapids, MI | MS in Information Security and Intelligence | $23,910 |
| Utica University | Utica, NY | Cybersecurity (M.S.) | $26,850 |
| University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Lowell, MA | MS in Computer Science — Cybersecurity Option | $26,977 (in-state) |
| Boston University MET | Boston, MA | MS in Computer Information Systems · Cybersecurity Concentration | $27,204 |
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Columbus State University publishes the lowest total on this page at about $6,300. Confirm current tuition and fees on the school's site.
Published tuition totals are available for 10 of the 10 online master's programs here, running $6,300 to $11,850 with a median near $10,481.
Yes, when the school is regionally accredited. Several programs on this list come from large public research universities whose online degree carries the same name as the campus degree.
Often. Employers can provide up to $5,250 a year in tax-free educational assistance, and many cover more for security roles.
