Best Cybersecurity Programs in Florida: 2026 Rankings
104 programs at 25 schools in Florida.
Updated
The strongest cybersecurity programs in Florida on this list are led by University of Central Florida, Nova Southeastern University, and University of South Florida. Schools are ordered using our ranking for Florida, drawn from 104 programs at 25 schools.
Best cybersecurity programs in Florida
Rank
School
Location
1
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
2
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL
3
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
4
Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL
5
Valencia College
Orlando, FL
6
University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL
7
Florida International University
Miami, FL
8
Eastern Florida State College
Melbourne, FL
9
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL
10
Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL
11
St. Petersburg College
St. Petersburg, FL
12
The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL
13
University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL
14
Florida State College at Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
15
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FL
16
Pasco-Hernando State College
New Port Richey, FL
17
Seminole State College of Florida
Sanford, FL
18
Strayer University-Florida
Tampa, FL
19
Herzing University
Tampa, FL
20
Chipola College
Marianna, FL
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 88% of programs on this list have full scoring data. Read the full ranking methodology.
Top schools in Florida
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.
Best for: Working adults comparing this online cybersecurity path on cost and fit
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD, CAE-R)
Program summary
Students looking at Orlando will find University of Central Florida on this list. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.
What are the best cybersecurity programs in Florida?
On this state ranking, University of Central Florida, Nova Southeastern University, and University of South Florida appear near the top. We list 25 schools offering cybersecurity programs in Florida. Confirm format and admissions on each school site.
How many cybersecurity programs are in Florida?
About 104 cybersecurity programs at 25 schools show up for Florida 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 88% 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.
