Cybersecurity by state

Best Cybersecurity Programs in Arizona: 2026 Rankings

64 programs at 25 schools in Arizona.

The strongest cybersecurity programs in Arizona on this list are led by Arizona State University, Grand Canyon University, and The University of Arizona Global Campus. Schools are ordered using our ranking for Arizona, drawn from 64 programs at 25 schools.

Best cybersecurity programs in Arizona

RankSchoolLocation
1 Arizona State University Tempe, AZ
2 Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ
3 The University of Arizona Global Campus Chandler, AZ
4 Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ
5 Chandler-Gilbert Community College Chandler, AZ
6 Mesa Community College Mesa, AZ
7 University of Arizona Tucson, AZ
8 South Mountain Community College Phoenix, AZ
9 University of Phoenix-Arizona Phoenix, AZ
10 Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ
11 University of Arizona College of Applied Science & Technology Tucson, AZ
12 Arizona Western College Yuma, AZ
13 Cochise College Douglas, AZ
14 Estrella Mountain Community College Avondale, AZ
15 Glendale Community College Glendale, AZ
16 Pima Community College Tucson, AZ
17 University of Advancing Technology Tempe, AZ
18 Yavapai College Prescott, AZ
19 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott, AZ
20 American InterContinental University System Chandler, AZ

School names are plain text in the table. Profiles and write-ups are below when available.

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 76% of programs on this list have full scoring data. Read the full ranking methodology.

Top schools in Arizona

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.

Arizona State University

Tempe, AZ

Online Master of Computer Science (MCS) — Cybersecurity

Overview

  • Availability: Online
  • Estimated tuition total: $15,000 (~$500/credit)
  • Credits: 30
  • Best for: comp sci undergraduates

Program summary

ASU is based in Tempe. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.

Home unit: School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence. Related at this school: MS in Artificial Intelligence Engineering — Chemi… · MS in Artificial Intelligence Engineering — Compu…. Details: program page.

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ

Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity

Overview

  • Availability: Online or on campus
  • Estimated tuition total: $58,800
  • Credits: Confirm on school site
  • Best for: admissions
  • Accreditation: HLC
  • NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)

Program summary

Students looking at Phoenix will find Grand Canyon University on this list. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.

Related at this school: BS in Information Technology — Cybersecurity Emph… · BS in Artificial Intelligence. Details: program page.

The University of Arizona Global Campus

Chandler, AZ

BS in Cyber & Data Security Technology

Overview

  • Availability: Online or on campus
  • Estimated tuition total: $45,360 (in-state, ~$378/credit)
  • Credits: 120
  • Best for: Working adults comparing this online cybersecurity path on cost and fit

Program summary

The University of Arizona Global Campus is based in Chandler. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.

Details: program page.

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, AZ

BS in Cybersecurity

Overview

  • Availability: Online
  • Estimated tuition total: $60,480 (~$504/credit)
  • Credits: 120
  • Best for: Working adults comparing this online cybersecurity path on cost and fit (Northern Arizona University)

Program summary

Students looking at Flagstaff will find Northern Arizona University on this list. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.

Home unit: Engineering and Technology Division. Related at this school: MS in Cybersecurity. Details: program page.

Chandler-Gilbert Community College

Chandler, AZ

Cybersecurity Program

Overview

  • Availability: On campus
  • Estimated tuition total: $5,820 (in-state)
  • Credits: 60
  • Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery

Program summary

Chandler-Gilbert Community College's program is the one profiled here. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw.

Related at this school: BS in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Details: program page.

Mesa Community College

Mesa, AZ

Associate in Applied Science in Cybersecurity

Overview

  • Availability: On campus
  • Estimated tuition total: $5,820 (in-state)
  • Credits: 60
  • Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery (Mesa Community College)

Program summary

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

Details: program page.

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ

Cyber Operations Master of Science

Overview

  • Availability: In-person or online
  • Estimated tuition total: $22,500 (~$750/credit)
  • Credits: 30
  • Best for: Working adults comparing this online cybersecurity path on cost and fit (University of Arizona)
  • NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD, CAE-R, CAE-CO)

Program summary

University of Arizona is based in Tucson. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.

Related at this school: Cybersecurity Master of Science · MS in Cybersecurity. Details: program page.

South Mountain Community College

Phoenix, AZ

Cybersecurity Program

Overview

  • Availability: On campus
  • Estimated tuition total: $6,014 (in-state)
  • Credits: 62
  • Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery (South Mountain Community College)

Program summary

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

Details: program page.

University of Phoenix-Arizona

Phoenix, AZ

Associate in Cybersecurity / Information Assurance

Overview

  • Availability: On campus
  • Estimated tuition total: Confirm on school site
  • Credits: Confirm on school site
  • Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery (University of Phoenix-Arizona)
  • Accreditation: HLC

Program summary

University of Phoenix-Arizona's program is the one profiled here. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw.

Details: program page.

Arizona State University Digital Immersion

Scottsdale, AZ

Master's in Cybersecurity / Information Assurance

Overview

  • Availability: Online
  • Estimated tuition total: Confirm on school site
  • Credits: Confirm on school site
  • Best for: Working adults comparing this online cybersecurity path on cost and fit (Arizona State University Digital Immersion)

Program summary

Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.

Details: school website.

Related rankings and guides

FAQ: cybersecurity degrees in Arizona

What are the best cybersecurity programs in Arizona?

On this state ranking, Arizona State University, Grand Canyon University, and The University of Arizona Global Campus appear near the top. We list 25 schools offering cybersecurity programs in Arizona. Confirm format and admissions on each school site.

How many cybersecurity programs are in Arizona?

About 64 cybersecurity programs at 25 schools show up for Arizona on this list. Confirm current offerings on each school site.

Online or campus?

Both can appear on state lists. Check each program’s delivery format and any required campus visits.

How does AIDegrees rank these programs?

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 76% of programs on this list have full scoring data. See the full ranking methodology for weights and data sources.

Does NSA CAE matter in this state?

CAE designation helps for some federal and defense paths. We score official CAE map matches when available—still verify on the school site.

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