Best Cybersecurity Programs in Michigan: 2026 Rankings
64 programs at 25 schools in Michigan.
Updated
The strongest cybersecurity programs in Michigan on this list are led by Eastern Michigan University, Macomb Community College, and Ferris State University. Schools are ordered using our ranking for Michigan, drawn from 64 programs at 25 schools.
Best cybersecurity programs in Michigan
Rank
School
Location
1
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI
2
Macomb Community College
Warren, MI
3
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI
4
Henry Ford College
Dearborn, MI
5
Baker College
Flint, MI
6
University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI
7
Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI
8
Lansing Community College
Lansing, MI
9
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI
10
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI
11
Walsh College
Troy, MI
12
University of Michigan-Flint
Flint, MI
13
University of Michigan-Dearborn
Dearborn, MI
14
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
15
Davenport University
Grand Rapids, MI
16
Oakland Community College
Auburn Hills, MI
17
Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI
18
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
19
Delta College
University Center, MI
20
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI
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 82% of programs on this list have full scoring data. Read the full ranking methodology.
Top schools in Michigan
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
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI
Online Master of Science in Cybersecurity
Overview
Availability: Online
Estimated tuition total: $18,000 (~$600/credit)
Credits: 30
Best for: Working adults comparing this online cybersecurity path on cost and fit
Accreditation: All of the universities in our affordable online cyber rankings are regionally accredited. We were happy to include cybersecurity master’s degrees from for-profit universities such as American Public University and Sullivan University as long as the school held regional accreditation. APU also holds a CAE-CD designation.
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)
Program summary
Eastern Michigan University sits in Ypsilanti. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.
What are the best cybersecurity programs in Michigan?
On this state ranking, Eastern Michigan University, Macomb Community College, and Ferris State University appear near the top. We list 25 schools offering cybersecurity programs in Michigan. Confirm format and admissions on each school site.
How many cybersecurity programs are in Michigan?
About 64 cybersecurity programs at 25 schools show up for Michigan 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 82% 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.
