Cybersecurity by state

Best Cybersecurity Programs in Indiana: 2026 Rankings

45 programs at 17 schools in Indiana.

The strongest cybersecurity programs in Indiana on this list are led by Purdue University, Indiana University, and Ivy Tech Community College. Schools are ordered using our ranking for Indiana, drawn from 45 programs at 17 schools.

Best cybersecurity programs in Indiana

RankSchoolLocation
1 Purdue University West Lafayette, IN
2 Indiana University Bloomington, IN
3 Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis, IN
4 Ball State University Muncie, IN
5 Indiana Institute of Technology Fort Wayne, IN
6 Purdue University Global West Lafayette, IN
7 Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN
8 Taylor University Upland, IN
9 Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global Marion, IN
10 Anderson University Anderson, IN
11 Vincennes University Vincennes, IN
12 Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN
13 Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN
14 Indiana Institute of Technology-College of Professional Studies Fort Wayne, IN
15 Indiana Wesleyan University Marion, IN
16 MyComputerCareer at Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN
17 Purdue University Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN

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 86% of programs on this list have full scoring data. Read the full ranking methodology.

Top schools in Indiana

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.

Purdue University

West Lafayette, IN

BS in Cybersecurity

Overview

  • Availability: On campus
  • Estimated tuition total: $34,560 (in-state, ~$288/credit)
  • Credits: 120
  • Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery
  • NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-R)

Program summary

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

Related at this school: BA in Artificial Intelligence · Computer Science · BS (AI/ML Focus Track). Details: program page.

Indiana University

Bloomington, IN

MS in Cybersecurity Risk Management

Overview

  • Availability: Online or on campus
  • Estimated tuition total: $11,090 (in-state, ~$370/credit)
  • Credits: 30
  • Best for: Working adults comparing this online cybersecurity path on cost and fit
  • NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD, CAE-R)

Program summary

Indiana University is based in Bloomington. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.

Related at this school: MS in Secure Computing · Master’s (M.S.) in Cybersecurity Risk Management. Details: program page.

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, IN

Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Cybersecurity/Information Assurance

Overview

  • Availability: Online or on campus
  • Estimated tuition total: $10,703
  • Credits: 60
  • Best for: Working adults comparing this online cybersecurity path on cost and fit (Ivy Tech Community College)
  • NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)

Program summary

Students looking at Indianapolis will find Ivy Tech Community College on this list. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.

Related at this school: Associate of Science (AS) in Cybersecurity · Cybersecurity / Information Assurance. Details: program page.

Ball State University

Muncie, IN

BS in Applied Cybersecurity

Overview

  • Availability: Online or on campus
  • Estimated tuition total: $35,792 (in-state, ~$298/credit)
  • Credits: 120
  • Best for: Working adults comparing this online cybersecurity path on cost and fit (Ball State University)

Program summary

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

Related at this school: B.A. or B.S. in in Computer Science — Data Analyt… · AI MBA. Details: program page.

Indiana Institute of Technology

Fort Wayne, IN

Online Master of Science in Cybersecurity

Overview

  • Availability: Online
  • Estimated tuition total: $17,700 (~$590/credit)
  • Credits: 30
  • Best for: Working adults comparing this online cybersecurity path on cost and fit (Indiana Institute of Technology)
  • NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)

Program summary

Indiana Institute of Technology is based in Fort Wayne. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.

Home unit: Cybersecurity Center. Related at this school: BS in Cybersecurity · Certificate in Artificial Intelligence. Details: program page.

Purdue University Global

West Lafayette, IN

Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity

Overview

  • Availability: Online
  • Estimated tuition total: $44,520 (~$247/credit)
  • Credits: 180
  • Best for: credit transfers and mid-level professionals
  • NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)

Program summary

Purdue University Global sits in West Lafayette. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.

Home unit: School of Business and Information Technology. Details: program page.

Purdue University Northwest

Hammond, IN

Bachelor's 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 (Purdue University Northwest)
  • NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)

Program summary

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

Details: school website.

Taylor University

Upland, IN

Bachelor's 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 (Taylor University)

Program summary

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

Details: school website.

Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global

Marion, IN

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 (Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global)

Program summary

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

Related at this school: MS in Artificial Intelligence with Data Analytics…. Details: school website.

Anderson University

Anderson, IN

Bachelor's 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 (Anderson University)
  • NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)

Program summary

Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw. Plan on roughly 2 years.

Related at this school: Bachelor of Science (BS) · Cybersecurity and Anal… · BS in Artificial Intelligence. Details: school website.

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FAQ: cybersecurity degrees in Indiana

What are the best cybersecurity programs in Indiana?

On this state ranking, Purdue University, Indiana University, and Ivy Tech Community College appear near the top. We list 17 schools offering cybersecurity programs in Indiana. Confirm format and admissions on each school site.

How many cybersecurity programs are in Indiana?

About 45 cybersecurity programs at 17 schools show up for Indiana 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 86% 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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