Bachelor's degrees that pair security skills with risk, policy and leadership courses, ranked with our method.
Morgan State University, University of Maryland Global Campus, and George Fox University lead our ranking of cybersecurity management bachelor's degrees. These programs pair security fundamentals with risk management, governance and policy, and 6 of our top 10 can be completed online. Public colleges that award cybersecurity bachelor's degrees charged a median $9,739 a year in in-state tuition and fees in 2023–24, according to U.S. Department of Education data. Seven of the 10 hold an NSA National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity designation: Morgan State University, University of Maryland Global Campus, Northwest Missouri State University, Syracuse University, Purdue Global, Murray State University, and Grand Canyon University Colangelo College of Business.
| Rank | School | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morgan State University | Baltimore, MD |
| 2 | University of Maryland, Global Campus | Adelphi, MD |
| 3 | George Fox University | Newberg, OR |
| 4 | Middle Tennessee State University Jones College of Business | Murfreesboro, TN |
| 5 | Northwest Missouri State University | Maryville, MO |
| 6 | Syracuse University | Syracuse, NY |
| 7 | Purdue Global | West Lafayette, IN |
| 8 | Murray State University | Murray, KY |
| 9 | Grand Canyon University Colangelo College of Business | Phoenix, AZ |
| 10 | University of Colorado Denver Business School | Denver, CO |
The table is for quick comparison. School write-ups below cover program name, format, and tuition—always confirm on the school site. More programs to compare appear after the write-ups when we have additional schools outside this top list.
We order schools on this page using our ranking method, with more weight on affordability (35%), student outcomes (30%), curriculum (15%). Figures draw from published school tuition and U.S. Department of Education outcomes data when available. Schools cannot pay for a higher rank. About 95% of 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.
Count how many credits go to hands-on security (networks, operating systems, scripting) and how many go to policy, risk and leadership. First jobs are usually analyst roles, so a program too light on technical courses can make that step harder.
5 of the 10 programs here sit in a business school, which usually means more accounting, management and compliance coursework. Computing-college versions lean toward systems and networks.
Some programs map courses to CompTIA Security+ or ISACA and ISC2 exam objectives, or include exam vouchers. Ask whether vouchers are included in tuition.
Online programs built for working adults often accept large blocks of transfer credit. Ask for a credit evaluation before you enroll, and confirm whether classes are live or self-paced.
A National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity designation from the NSA means the curriculum was mapped to federal knowledge units. It is a useful filter, not a guarantee of fit.
Information security analysts earned a median $129,180 in May 2025, and BLS projects the field to grow 21% from 2025 to 2035. Analyst work is the usual first step, in security operations, governance, risk and compliance teams.
Management comes later. BLS says computer and information systems managers typically need 5 years or more of related work experience. 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.
Public colleges charged a median $9,739 a year in in-state tuition and fees for a cybersecurity bachelor's in 2023–24, $19,098 out of state, and private nonprofit colleges $37,300, according to U.S. Department of Education data. Among the programs on this list that publish a total, George Fox University lists the lowest at $18,880. See our cybersecurity degree cost guide for associate and master's figures.
Demand for the degree is rising. U.S. colleges awarded 11,574 cybersecurity bachelor's degrees in 2023–24, up from 6,313 in 2020–21, according to the same federal data.
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.
Baltimore, MD
B.S. in Cybersecurity Management
Students looking at Baltimore will find Morgan State University on this list. Morgan State University's program is worth a close look; confirm delivery mode on the school’s program page.
Details: program page.
Adelphi, MD
Bachelor's Degree: Cybersecurity Management & Policy
Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.
Related at this school: BS in Cyber Operations · BS in Cybersecurity Technology. Details: program page.
Newberg, OR
Bachelor's in Cybersecurity Management
Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.
Details: program page.
Murfreesboro, TN
Cybersecurity Management · B.S.
Middle Tennessee State University Jones College of Business' cybersecurity program is worth a close look; confirm delivery mode on the school’s program page.
Details: program page.
Maryville, MO
BS in Management Information Systems — Cybersecurity
Northwest Missouri State University sits in Maryville. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.
Related at this school: BS in Cybersecurity. Details: program page.
Syracuse, NY
Cybersecurity Administration
Start with Syracuse University if this ranking angle matches your goals. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.
Details: program page.
West Lafayette, IN
Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity
Purdue Global sits in West Lafayette. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.
Details: program page.
Murray, KY
Bachelor's in Cybersecurity and Network Management
Murray State University anchors this ranking slot. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.
Related at this school: Cybersecurity Management Master of Science · MS in Cybersecurity Management. Details: program page.
Phoenix, AZ
BS in Cybersecurity Management
Grand Canyon University Colangelo College of Business is based in Phoenix. Grand Canyon University Colangelo College of Business' cybersecurity program is worth a close look; confirm delivery mode on the school’s program page.
Details: program page.
Denver, CO
Major in Information and Cybersecurity Management (Bachelor's)
University of Colorado Denver Business School's cybersecurity program is worth a close look; confirm delivery mode on the school’s program page.
Details: program page.
These schools also offer cybersecurity management bachelor's. 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 Colorado, Colorado Springs College of Business | Colorado Springs, CO | Business · BS — Cybersecurity Management | $61,620 (in-state) |
| University of Arizona College of Applied Science & Technology | Tucson, AZ | Cyber Defense Bachelor of Applied Science | $63,000 |
| Miami University, Farmer School of Business | Oxford, OH | Information Systems and Cybersecurity Management · B.S. | $72,648 (in-state) |
| York College of Pennsylvania, Graham School of Business | York, PA | Cybersecurity Management | $107,680 |
| Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | Harrisburg, PA | Bachelor's in Cybersecurity | $110,700 |
| Southwest Baptist University, Robert W. Plaster College of Business | Bolivar, MO | Cybersecurity Program | $118,000 |
| Northwood University | Midland, MI | Bachelor Degree in Cybersecurity Management | $136,800 |
| Holy Family University | Philadelphia, PA | Cybersecurity and IT Management · B.A. | $140,400 |
| Nova Southeastern University Florida | Fort Lauderdale, FL | B.S. in Cybersecurity Management | $156,000 |
| Rivier University | Nashua, NH | B.S. in Cybersecurity Management | $159,472 |
| Boise State University | Boise, ID | Bachelor in Project Management · Cyber Security Emphasis | Confirm on school site |
| State University of New York Plattsburgh | Plattsburgh, NY | Cybersecurity Program | Confirm on school site |
| University of Texas Dallas Naveen Jindal School of Management | Richardson, TX | BS in Cybersecurity and Risk Management | Confirm on school site |
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Morgan State University, University of Maryland Global Campus, and George Fox University lead our ranking. Compare the split between technical and management courses, total cost and format alongside rank.
A standard cybersecurity degree centers on hands-on defense: networks, systems, scripting and incident response. A management degree keeps some of that and adds risk management, governance, policy and leadership courses.
Graduates usually start in analyst, compliance or risk roles. Information security analysts earned a median $129,180 in May 2025. Management roles typically need 5 years or more of related experience, according to BLS.
Yes. Of the 10 programs in our top list, 6 can be completed online. Confirm whether courses are live or self-paced and whether any labs need campus visits.
Public colleges that award cybersecurity bachelor's degrees charged a median $9,739 a year in-state in 2023–24. Private nonprofit colleges charged a median $37,300.
We order schools on this page using our ranking method, with more weight on affordability (35%), student outcomes (30%), curriculum (15%). Figures draw from published school tuition and U.S. Department of Education outcomes data when available. Schools cannot pay for a higher rank. About 95% of programs on this list have full scoring data. See the full ranking methodology for weights and data sources.
