University of the Cumberlands, Western Governors University, and Georgia Institute of Technology headline this best information systems security master's list. We order this specialty list with our ranking method. Verify tuition and admissions on each school site.
Top information systems security master's
Rank
School
Location
1
University of the Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY
2
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
3
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA
4
Champlain College
Burlington, VT
5
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
6
St. John's University
Queens, NY
7
Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM)
Montgomery, AL
8
Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL
9
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA
10
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
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 84% of programs on this list have full scoring data. Read the full ranking methodology.
Program summaries for these information systems security master'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
University of the Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY
Online Master's in Information Systems Security
Overview
Availability: Online
Estimated tuition total: $11,005 (~$355/credit)
Credits: 31
Best for: Working adults comparing this online cybersecurity path on cost and fit
Accreditation: SACSCOC (Southern Association)
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)
Program summary
Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.
Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery (Carnegie Mellon University)
Accreditation: MSCHE (Middle States)
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD, CAE-R, CAE-CO)
Program summary
Carnegie Mellon is based in Pittsburgh. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw. Plan on roughly 1-2 years full-time.
Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery (University of Arizona)
Accreditation: HLC (Higher Learning Commission)
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD, CAE-R, CAE-CO)
Program summary
Students looking at Tucson will find University of Arizona on this list. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw. This is an information systems degree, not a standalone cybersecurity major.
More Information Systems Security Master's Programs to Compare
These schools also offer information systems security master'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
Boston University MET
Boston, MA
MS in Computer Information Systems · Cybersecurity Concentration
What is the best information systems security master's?
On this AIDegrees ranking, University of the Cumberlands, Western Governors University, and Georgia Institute of Technology 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 84% of programs on this list have full scoring data. See the full ranking methodology for weights and data sources.
