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Most Affordable Cybersecurity Bachelor's Degrees: 2026 Rankings

Cybersecurity bachelor's degrees ranked cheapest first by estimated tuition total.

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Western Governors University offers the most affordable cybersecurity bachelor's degree on our list, with an estimated total tuition of $22,050, followed by Georgia Southern University at $22,386 in-state and Kennesaw State University at $22,800 in-state. Estimated totals across our 10 ranked programs run from $22,050 to $30,870, and 8 of the 10 schools hold the NSA Center of Academic Excellence (CAE) designation. Published tuition is list price, so run each school's net price calculator before you compare.

10 most affordable cybersecurity bachelor's degrees

RankSchoolLocationEstimated tuition total
1 Western Governors University Salt Lake City, UT $22,050
2 Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA $22,386 (in-state)
3 Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA $22,800 (in-state)
4 Morgan State University Baltimore, MD $23,260 (in-state)
5 University of South Florida Tampa, FL $25,342 (in-state)
6 Florida International University Miami, FL $25,440 (in-state)
7 University of West Florida Pensacola, FL $25,440 (in-state)
8 Augusta University Augusta, GA $29,140 (in-state)
9 Southern Arkansas University Magnolia, AR $30,360 (in-state)
10 University of Hawaii West Oʻahu Kapolei, HI $30,870 (in-state)

Only programs with a defensible estimated total are ranked, cheapest first. Published tuition is not net price; run each school's net price calculator.

How we ranked this list

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.

How To Choose an Affordable Cybersecurity Bachelor's

Use these criteria when you shortlist—then confirm details on each school’s program page.

Total, not per-credit

Compare full-degree totals. A low per-credit rate across 120 credits can still cost more than a higher rate with generous transfer credit.

Residency rules

In-state tuition at public universities is often the cheapest path. Several online programs charge one rate to every state.

Accreditation and CAE status

A cheaper degree is only a deal if it is regionally accredited. NSA CAE designation is a useful quality check for cyber programs.

Labs and certification prep

Look for built-in lab time and certification vouchers so you do not pay twice for job-ready skills.

How to pay less than the published price

What graduates earn

Information security analysts earned a median $129,180 in May 2025, and BLS projects the field to grow 21% from 2025 to 2035. See our cybersecurity salary guide for pay by role.

School-by-school program summaries

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.

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, UT

Bachelor's in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance

Overview

  • Availability: Online
  • Estimated tuition total: $22,050
  • Credits: Confirm on school site
  • Best for: Working adults comparing this online cybersecurity path on cost and fit
  • Accreditation: NWCCU
  • NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)

Program summary

Published cost plus online delivery makes it practical for working adults comparing totals.

Related at this school: BS in Network Engineering and Security · BS in AI Engineering. Details: program page.

School Profile → Program overview →

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, GA

B.S. in Information Technology

Overview

  • Availability: Online or on campus
  • Estimated tuition total: $22,386 (in-state)
  • Credits: 123
  • Best for: Working adults comparing this online cybersecurity path on cost and fit (Georgia Southern University)
  • NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)

Program summary

Georgia Southern University sits in Statesboro. 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: Bachelor of Information Technology — Cybersecurit… · MS in Computer Science — Machine Learning. Details: program page.

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Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA

BS in Cybersecurity

Overview

  • Availability: Online
  • Estimated tuition total: $22,800 (in-state)
  • Credits: 120
  • Best for: Working adults comparing this online cybersecurity path on cost and fit (Kennesaw State University)
  • NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)

Program summary

Start with Kennesaw State University if this ranking angle matches your goals. Published cost plus online delivery makes it practical for working adults comparing totals.

Home unit: Department of Information Systems and Security. Related at this school: Cybersecurity (BS) · Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity. Course map: curriculum bulletin.

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Morgan State University

Baltimore, MD

B.S. in Cybersecurity Management

Overview

  • Availability: Varies
  • Estimated tuition total: $23,260 (in-state)
  • Credits: Confirm on school site
  • Best for: low in-state tuition and nontechnical cybersecurity careers
  • NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)

Program summary

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.

Program overview →

University of South Florida

Tampa, FL

BS in Cybersecurity (B.S.C.Y.S.)

Overview

  • Availability: On campus
  • Estimated tuition total: $25,342 (in-state)
  • Credits: Confirm on school site
  • Best for: hands-on practice
  • Accreditation: SACSCOC
  • NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)

Program summary

University of South Florida is based in Tampa. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw.

Related at this school: BS in Cybersecurity · Business Analytics and Information Systems B.S. ·…. Details: program page.

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Florida International University

Miami, FL

BS in Cybersecurity

Overview

  • Availability: Online or on campus
  • Estimated tuition total: $25,440 (in-state, ~$212/credit)
  • Credits: 120
  • Best for: Working adults comparing this online cybersecurity path on cost and fit (Florida International University)
  • NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD, CAE-R)

Program summary

Florida International University is based in Miami. Published cost plus online delivery makes it practical for working adults comparing totals.

Related at this school: B.S. in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence · BS in Applied AI and IoT. Details: program page.

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University of West Florida

Pensacola, FL

Cybersecurity B.S.

Overview

  • Availability: Online or on campus
  • Estimated tuition total: $25,440 (in-state)
  • Credits: Confirm on school site
  • Best for: Working adults comparing this online cybersecurity path on cost and fit (University of West Florida)
  • Accreditation: SACSCOC
  • NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)

Program summary

Students looking at Pensacola will find University of West Florida on this list. Published cost plus online delivery makes it practical for working adults comparing totals.

Related at this school: BS in Computer Science — Intelligent Systems Conc… · MS Cybersecurity Master's. Details: program page.

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Augusta University

Augusta, GA

B.S. in Information Technology — Cybersecurity

Overview

  • Availability: On campus
  • Estimated tuition total: $29,140 (in-state, ~$235/credit)
  • Credits: 124
  • Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery
  • NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD, CAE-CO)

Program summary

Start with Augusta University if this ranking angle matches your goals. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw.

Related at this school: MS in Information Security Management · Master of Science · Cybersecurity Management and…. Details: program page.

School Profile → Program overview →

Southern Arkansas University

Magnolia, AR

Computer Science: Cyber Security and Privacy · BS

Overview

  • Availability: Hybrid
  • Estimated tuition total: $30,360 (in-state, ~$253/credit)
  • Credits: 120
  • Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery (Southern Arkansas University)

Program summary

Southern Arkansas University sits in Magnolia. Format is hybrid; confirm any required campus residencies before you enroll.

Details: program page.

Program overview →

University of Hawaii West Oʻahu

Kapolei, HI

Cybersecurity — Cyber Operations

Overview

  • Availability: On campus
  • Estimated tuition total: $30,870 (in-state, ~$245/credit)
  • Credits: 126
  • Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery (University of Hawaii West Oʻahu)

Program summary

Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw.

Details: program page.

Program overview →

More Affordable Cybersecurity Bachelor's Programs to Compare

These schools also offer affordable cybersecurity bachelor'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.

SchoolLocationProgramEstimated tuition
Western Connecticut State University Danbury, CT Cybersecurity Program $30,961
Fort Hays State University Hays, KS BA or BS in Information Networking and Telecommunications · Cybersecurity Concentration $31,806
Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA Cybersecurity (B.S.) $32,160 (in-state)
University of Maine at Augusta Augusta, ME BS in Cybersecurity $32,160 (in-state)
University of Wisconsin-Stout Menomonie, WI B.S. Cybersecurity $32,403 (in-state)
University of the Potomac Washington, DC BS in Cyber Security and Policy $33,750
Metropolitan State University St. Paul, MN BS in Cybersecurity $34,320
Purdue University West Lafayette, IN BS in Cybersecurity $34,560 (in-state)
Montana Technological University Butte, MT BS in Cybersecurity and Network Administration $34,827 (in-state)
Arkansas State University Jonesboro, AR BS in Digital Technology and Design — Cloud Computing and Cybersecurity Concentration $35,040
Middle Tennessee State University Jones College of Business Murfreesboro, TN Cybersecurity Management · B.S. $35,256 (in-state)
Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL BS in Information Systems and Cyber Security $35,600
University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO BS in Cybersecurity $35,640 (in-state)
Ball State University Muncie, IN BS in Applied Cybersecurity $35,792 (in-state)
Avila University Kansas City, MO BS in Cybersecurity $36,000
Central Methodist University Fayette, MO BS in Cybersecurity $36,000
Indiana University Bloomington, IN BS in Cybersecurity and Global Policy $36,426 (in-state)
University of Montana Missoula, MT BS in Cybersecurity $38,776 (in-state)
University of the District of Columbia Washington, DC Bachelor's in Cybersecurity $38,880 (in-district)
University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA BS in Computer Science with Cyber Security Concentration $39,316 (in-state)
University of Maryland, Global Campus Adelphi, MD BS in Cybersecurity Management and Policy $39,600
Champlain College Burlington, VT BS in Cybersecurity $40,200
John Brown University Siloam Springs, AR BS in Cybersecurity $40,200
SUNY College of Technology at Canton Canton, NY BS in Cybersecurity $40,608
University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR Cybersecurity · B.S. $40,800 (in-state)
University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA Cybersecurity and System Administration $40,804 (in-state)
St. Cloud State University St. Cloud, MN BS in Cybersecurity $40,920
Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH BS in Cybersecurity $41,040
SANS Technology Institute Rockville, MD Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Cybersecurity (B.S.) $41,650
American Public University System Charles Town, WV BS in Cybersecurity $42,000

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest cybersecurity bachelor's degree?

Western Governors University publishes the lowest total on this page at about $22,050. Confirm current tuition and fees on the school's site.

How much does a cybersecurity bachelor's degree cost?

Published tuition totals are available for 10 of the 10 bachelor's programs here, running $22,050 to $30,870 with a median near $25,391.

Is a cheap cybersecurity degree worth it?

Employers screen on skills, certifications and accreditation far more than tuition price. A regionally accredited, lab-heavy program at a low price is a strong value.

Where are the cheapest online cybersecurity master's degrees?

See our separate cheapest online cybersecurity master's ranking, sorted by published total.