ISS / information systems security bachelor's pathways.
Updated
Charter Oak State College, Franklin University, and University of Illinois-Springfield headline this best information systems security bachelor's list. We order this specialty list with our ranking method. Verify tuition and admissions on each school site.
Top information systems security bachelor's
Rank
School
Location
1
Charter Oak State College
New Britain, CT
2
Franklin University
Columbus, OH
3
University of Illinois-Springfield
Springfield, IL
4
University of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA
5
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO
6
University of Advancing Technology (UAT)
Tempe, AZ
7
American Public University
Charles Town, WV
8
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
9
California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB)
San Bernardino, CA
10
Robert Morris University
Moon Township, PA
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.
How we ranked this 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.
Program summaries for these information systems security bachelor's
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.
1
Charter Oak State College
New Britain, CT
Cyber Security Bachelor's
Overview
Availability: Online
Estimated tuition total: $44,170
Credits: 120
Best for: Working adults comparing this online cybersecurity path on cost and fit
Program summary
Charter Oak State College sits in New Britain. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.
Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)
Program summary
Franklin University is based in Columbus. Franklin University's program is worth a close look; confirm delivery mode on the school’s program page. This is an information systems degree, not a standalone cybersecurity major.
Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery (University of Illinois-Springfield)
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)
Program summary
University of Illinois-Springfield anchors this ranking slot. University of Illinois-Springfield's program is worth a close look; confirm delivery mode on the school’s program page.
BS in Professional Studies · Information Systems & Cybersecurity
Overview
Availability: Varies
Estimated tuition total: Confirm on school site
Credits: Confirm on school site
Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery (University of Richmond)
Program summary
University of Richmond's program is the one profiled here. University of Richmond's cybersecurity program is worth a close look; confirm delivery mode on the school’s program page.
Best for: Working adults comparing this online cybersecurity path on cost and fit (University of Advancing Technology (UAT))
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)
Program summary
Students looking at Tempe will find University of Advancing Technology (UAT) on this list. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.
Best for: Working adults comparing this online cybersecurity path on cost and fit (American Public University)
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)
Program summary
Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives. This is an information technology degree, not a standalone cybersecurity major.
California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB)
San Bernardino, CA
BS in Information Systems and Technology
Overview
Availability: Varies
Estimated tuition total: Confirm on school site
Credits: Confirm on school site
Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery (California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB))
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)
Program summary
California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB)'s program is the one profiled here. California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB)'s program is worth a close look; confirm delivery mode on the school’s program page. This is an information systems degree, not a standalone cybersecurity major.
Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery (Robert Morris University)
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)
Program summary
Students looking at Moon Township will find Robert Morris University on this list. Robert Morris University's program is worth a close look; confirm delivery mode on the school’s program page. This is an information systems degree, not a standalone cybersecurity major.
More Information Systems Security Bachelor's Programs to Compare
These schools also offer information systems security 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.
What is the best information systems security bachelor's?
On this AIDegrees ranking, Charter Oak State College, Franklin University, and University of Illinois-Springfield appear near the top. Compare curriculum fit and cost—not just rank order.
How is this list built?
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.