Best Cybersecurity Programs in Massachusetts: 2026 Rankings
45 programs at 25 schools in Massachusetts.
Updated
The strongest cybersecurity programs in Massachusetts on this list are led by University of Massachusetts-Lowell, MassBay Community College, and Bridgewater State University. Schools are ordered using our ranking for Massachusetts, drawn from 45 programs at 25 schools.
Best cybersecurity programs in Massachusetts
Rank
School
Location
1
University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA
2
MassBay Community College
Wellesley, MA
3
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA
4
Boston University
Boston, MA
5
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA
6
Northeastern University
Boston, MA
7
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA
8
Boston University MET
Boston, MA
9
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, MA
10
Middlesex Community College
Lowell, MA
11
Bunker Hill Community College
Boston, MA
12
Brandeis University
Waltham, MA
13
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA
14
Bentley University
Waltham, MA
15
Assumption University
Worcester, MA
16
Massachusetts Bay Community College
Wellesley Hills, MA
17
Northern Essex Community College
Haverhill, MA
18
Bay Path University
Longmeadow, MA
19
Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA
20
Tufts University
Medford, MA
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 Massachusetts
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
University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA
BS in Computer Science — Cybersecurity Option
Overview
Availability: On campus
Estimated tuition total: $17,664 (in-state)
Credits: 120
Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-R)
Program summary
University of Massachusetts-Lowell's program is the one profiled here. Cybersecurity is the focus track inside a broader computing or IT degree—check how many security-specific credits you must complete. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw.
Best for: Engineers applying ML/AI inside computer engineering
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-R)
Program summary
Students looking at North Dartmouth will find University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth on this list. This is a specialization on a larger program, not a standalone AI diploma; the parent major still drives required courses and campus-visit rules. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw. ML/AI sits inside an engineering bachelor's—not a standalone AI degree.
MS in Computer Information Systems · Cybersecurity Concentration
Overview
Availability: Online or on campus
Estimated tuition total: $27,204 (~$850/credit)
Credits: 32
Best for: Working adults comparing this online cybersecurity path on cost and fit (AI concentration)
Accreditation: NECHE (New England)
Program summary
Start with Boston University MET if this ranking angle matches your goals. This is a specialization on a larger program, not a standalone AI diploma; the parent major still drives required courses and campus-visit rules. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.
Best for: Working adults comparing this online cybersecurity path on cost and fit (Middlesex Community College)
Program summary
Middlesex Community College sits in Lowell. AI/ML sits as a concentration or track inside a broader degree—scan required vs elective AI courses so you know how deep the path actually goes. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.
What are the best cybersecurity programs in Massachusetts?
On this state ranking, University of Massachusetts-Lowell, MassBay Community College, and Bridgewater State University appear near the top. We list 25 schools offering cybersecurity programs in Massachusetts. Confirm format and admissions on each school site.
How many cybersecurity programs are in Massachusetts?
About 45 cybersecurity programs at 25 schools show up for Massachusetts 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.
