70 programs at 25 schools in Illinois.
The strongest cybersecurity programs in Illinois on this list are led by Loyola University Chicago, University of Illinois at Springfield, and Eastern Illinois University. Schools are ordered using our ranking for Illinois, drawn from 70 programs at 25 schools.
| Rank | School | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loyola University Chicago | Chicago, IL |
| 2 | University of Illinois at Springfield | Springfield, IL |
| 3 | Eastern Illinois University | Charleston, IL |
| 4 | Joliet Junior College | Joliet, IL |
| 5 | John A. Logan College | Carterville, IL |
| 6 | Lewis University | Romeoville, IL |
| 7 | DePaul University | Chicago, IL |
| 8 | Illinois Institute of Technology | Chicago, IL |
| 9 | Roosevelt University | Chicago, IL |
| 10 | College of DuPage | Glen Ellyn, IL |
| 11 | Illinois State University | Normal, IL |
| 12 | Bradley University | Peoria, IL |
| 13 | Moraine Valley Community College | Palos Hills, IL |
| 14 | Western Illinois University | Macomb, IL |
| 15 | Rasmussen University-Illinois | Rockford, IL |
| 16 | Olivet Nazarene University | Bourbonnais, IL |
| 17 | Rock Valley College | Rockford, IL |
| 18 | Northeastern Illinois University | Chicago, IL |
| 19 | Elmhurst University | Elmhurst, IL |
| 20 | Aurora University | Aurora, IL |
School names are plain text in the table. Profiles and write-ups are below when available.
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 87% of programs on this list have full scoring data. Read the full ranking methodology.
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.
Chicago, IL
BS in Cyber Security
Start with Loyola University Chicago 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.
Springfield, IL
Online Master of Science in Cybersecurity Management
Start with University of Illinois at Springfield if this ranking angle matches your goals. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.
Related at this school: BS in Information Systems Security · Graduate Certificate in Business Applications of…. Details: program page.
Charleston, IL
Online Master of Science in Cybersecurity
Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.
Home unit: School of Technology. Details: program page.
Joliet, IL
Associate of Applied Science in Cybersecurity
Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.
Details: program page.
Carterville, IL
Associate of Applied Science in Cybersecurity/Information Assurance
John A. Logan College sits in Carterville. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw.
Details: program page.
Romeoville, IL
BS in Cybersecurity
Lewis University is based in Romeoville. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw.
Related at this school: BS in Computer Science — Artificial Intelligence · M.S. in Cybersecurity. Details: program page.
Chicago, IL
BS in Cybersecurity
Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw.
Related at this school: BS in Computer Science — AI Concentration · Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS) —…. Details: program page.
Chicago, IL
BS in Cyber Security
Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw.
Related at this school: BS in Artificial Intelligence · Applied Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics (M.S.). Details: program page.
Chicago, IL
MS in Cyber Security and Information Assurance
Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw.
Details: program page.
Glen Ellyn, IL
Associate of Applied Science in Cybersecurity
College of DuPage sits in Glen Ellyn. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw.
Details: program page.
On this state ranking, Loyola University Chicago, University of Illinois at Springfield, and Eastern Illinois University appear near the top. We list 25 schools offering cybersecurity programs in Illinois. Confirm format and admissions on each school site.
About 70 cybersecurity programs at 25 schools show up for Illinois on this list. Confirm current offerings on each school site.
Both can appear on state lists. Check each program’s delivery format and any required campus visits.
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 87% of programs on this list have full scoring data. See the full ranking methodology for weights and data sources.
CAE designation helps for some federal and defense paths. We score official CAE map matches when available—still verify on the school site.
