Best Cybersecurity Programs in Mississippi: 2026 Rankings
25 programs at 13 schools in Mississippi.
Updated
The strongest cybersecurity programs in Mississippi on this list are led by Mississippi State University, Hinds Community College, and University of Southern Mississippi. Schools are ordered using our ranking for Mississippi, drawn from 25 programs at 13 schools.
Best cybersecurity programs in Mississippi
Rank
School
Location
1
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS
2
Hinds Community College
Raymond, MS
3
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS
4
Mississippi College
Clinton, MS
5
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Perkinston, MS
6
East Mississippi Community College
Scooba, MS
7
Strayer University-Mississippi
Jackson, MS
8
Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, MS
9
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
Wesson, MS
10
Jones County Junior College
Ellisville, MS
11
Meridian Community College
Meridian, MS
12
Northwest Mississippi Community College
Senatobia, MS
13
Pearl River Community College
Poplarville, MS
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 78% of programs on this list have full scoring data. Read the full ranking methodology.
Top schools in Mississippi
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
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS
BAS in Cybersecurity
Overview
Availability: Online
Estimated tuition total: $20,908
Credits: 120
Best for: Working adults comparing this online cybersecurity path on cost and fit
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD, CAE-CO, CAE-R)
Program summary
Mississippi State University anchors this ranking slot. 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 (University of Southern Mississippi)
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)
Program summary
Students looking at Hattiesburg will find University of Southern Mississippi on this list. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.
Associate of Applied Science in Cybersecurity Technology
Overview
Availability: On campus
Estimated tuition total: $12,060 (in-state)
Credits: 67
Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery (Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College)
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)
Program summary
Students looking at Perkinston will find Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College on this list. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw.
Associate of Applied Science in Cybersecurity Technology
Overview
Availability: On campus
Estimated tuition total: $12,060
Credits: 67
Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery (East Mississippi Community College)
Accreditation: None listed
Program summary
Students looking at Scooba will find East Mississippi Community College on this list. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw.
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 (Jones County Junior College)
Program summary
Students looking at Ellisville will find Jones County Junior College on this list. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw.
What are the best cybersecurity programs in Mississippi?
On this state ranking, Mississippi State University, Hinds Community College, and University of Southern Mississippi appear near the top. We list 13 schools offering cybersecurity programs in Mississippi. Confirm format and admissions on each school site.
How many cybersecurity programs are in Mississippi?
About 25 cybersecurity programs at 13 schools show up for Mississippi 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 78% 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.
