Best Cybersecurity Programs in Maryland: 2026 Rankings
65 programs at 25 schools in Maryland.
Updated
The strongest cybersecurity programs in Maryland on this list are led by Capitol Technology University, College of Southern Maryland, and Morgan State University. Schools are ordered using our ranking for Maryland, drawn from 65 programs at 25 schools.
Best cybersecurity programs in Maryland
Rank
School
Location
1
Capitol Technology University
Laurel, MD
2
College of Southern Maryland
La Plata, MD
3
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD
4
University of Maryland, Global Campus
Adelphi, MD
5
Montgomery College
Rockville, MD
6
University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD
7
Howard Community College
Columbia, MD
8
SANS Technology Institute
Rockville, MD
9
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD
10
Prince George's Community College
Largo, MD
11
Hagerstown Community College
Hagerstown, MD
12
University of Maryland
College Park, MD
13
University of Baltimore
Baltimore, MD
14
Stevenson University
Stevenson, MD
15
Anne Arundel Community College
ARNOLD, MD
16
Cecil College
North East, MD
17
Harford Community College
Bel Air, MD
18
Hood College
Frederick, MD
19
Community College of Baltimore County
Baltimore Co., MD
20
Baltimore City Community College
Baltimore, MD
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 84% of programs on this list have full scoring data. Read the full ranking methodology.
Top schools in Maryland
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.
1
Capitol Technology University
Laurel, MD
Online PhD in Cybersecurity
Overview
Availability: Online
Estimated tuition total: $51,300 (~$950/credit)
Credits: 54
Best for: Working adults comparing this online cybersecurity path on cost and fit
Accreditation: Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)
Program summary
Students looking at Laurel will find Capitol Technology University on this list. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives. Plan on roughly 3–4 years (average 3 years with focused dissertation).
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.
Students looking at Rockville will find SANS Technology Institute on this list. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.
What are the best cybersecurity programs in Maryland?
On this state ranking, Capitol Technology University, College of Southern Maryland, and Morgan State University appear near the top. We list 25 schools offering cybersecurity programs in Maryland. Confirm format and admissions on each school site.
How many cybersecurity programs are in Maryland?
About 65 cybersecurity programs at 25 schools show up for Maryland 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 84% 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.
