Cybersecurity by state

Best Cybersecurity Programs in Missouri: 2026 Rankings

59 programs at 25 schools in Missouri.

The strongest cybersecurity programs in Missouri on this list are led by University of Central Missouri, St. Louis Community College, and Metropolitan Community College. Schools are ordered using our ranking for Missouri, drawn from 59 programs at 25 schools.

Best cybersecurity programs in Missouri

RankSchoolLocation
1 University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO
2 St. Louis Community College St. Louis, MO
3 Metropolitan Community College Kansas City, MO
4 Missouri State University Springfield, MO
5 Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO
6 Avila University Kansas City, MO
7 University of Missouri-St. Louis St. Louis, MO
8 Northwest Missouri State University Maryville, MO
9 Saint Louis University St. Louis, MO
10 Central Methodist University Fayette, MO
11 Columbia College Columbia, MO
12 Maryville University St. Louis, MO
13 Washington University in St. Louis St. Louis, MO
14 Webster University Saint Louis, MO
15 Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO
16 University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO
17 Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO
18 Missouri Western State University Saint Joseph, MO
19 Southwest Baptist University, Robert W. Plaster College of Business Bolivar, MO
20 Park University Parkville, MO

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 83% of programs on this list have full scoring data. Read the full ranking methodology.

Top schools in Missouri

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.

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, MO

BS in Cybersecurity

Overview

  • Availability: On campus
  • Estimated tuition total: $35,640 (in-state, ~$297/credit)
  • Credits: 120
  • Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery
  • NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)

Program summary

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

Related at this school: Cybersecurity Graduate Certificate · Cybersecurity and Information Assurance · MS. Details: program page.

St. Louis Community College

St. Louis, MO

Associate in Applied Science in Cybersecurity

Overview

  • Availability: Online or on campus
  • Estimated tuition total: $7,320
  • Credits: 60
  • Best for: Working adults comparing this online cybersecurity path on cost and fit
  • NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)

Program summary

St. Louis Community College's program is the one profiled here. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.

Details: program page.

Metropolitan Community College

Kansas City, MO

Associate in Applied Science in Cybersecurity

Overview

  • Availability: Online or on campus
  • Estimated tuition total: $7,560
  • Credits: 60
  • Best for: Working adults comparing this online cybersecurity path on cost and fit (Metropolitan Community College)
  • NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)

Program summary

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

Details: program page.

Missouri State University

Springfield, MO

Master’s in Cybersecurity

Overview

  • Availability: Online
  • Estimated tuition total: $11,820 (~$394/credit)
  • Credits: 30
  • Best for: Working adults comparing this online cybersecurity path on cost and fit (Missouri State University)
  • Accreditation: HLC
  • NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)

Program summary

Students looking at Springfield will find Missouri State University on this list. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.

Related at this school: MS in Cybersecurity. Details: program page.

Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau, MO

Cybersecurity MS

Overview

  • Availability: Online
  • Estimated tuition total: $11,850
  • Credits: Confirm on school site
  • Best for: Working adults comparing this online cybersecurity path on cost and fit (Southeast Missouri State University)
  • Accreditation: HLC
  • NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)

Program summary

Southeast Missouri State University is based in Cape Girardeau. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.

Details: program page.

Avila University

Kansas City, MO

BS in Cybersecurity

Overview

  • Availability: Online
  • Estimated tuition total: $36,000 (~$300/credit)
  • Credits: 120
  • Best for: Working adults comparing this online cybersecurity path on cost and fit (Avila University)

Program summary

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

Home unit: STEM Division. Related at this school: M.S. in Technology Management Artificial Intellig…. Course map: curriculum bulletin.

University of Missouri-St. Louis

St. Louis, MO

BS in Cybersecurity

Overview

  • Availability: Online or on campus
  • Estimated tuition total: $62,422 (in-state, ~$529/credit)
  • Credits: 118
  • Best for: Working adults comparing this online cybersecurity path on cost and fit (University of Missouri-St. Louis)
  • NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)

Program summary

University of Missouri-St. Louis anchors this ranking slot. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.

Related at this school: MS in Cybersecurity · MS in Cybersecurity — Computer Science Emphasis. Details: program page.

Northwest Missouri State University

Maryville, MO

BS in Management Information Systems — Cybersecurity Concentration

Overview

  • Availability: Online
  • Estimated tuition total: $41,640 (~$347/credit)
  • Credits: 120
  • Best for: Working adults comparing this online cybersecurity path on cost and fit (AI concentration)
  • NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)

Program summary

Northwest Missouri State University sits in Maryville. Expect the parent degree’s core plus an AI-focused set of electives—confirm how many credits must be AI-labeled before you treat it as an AI credential. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.

Home unit: Technology Division. Related at this school: BS in Cybersecurity. Details: program page.

Saint Louis University

St. Louis, MO

MS in Cybersecurity

Overview

  • Availability: Online or on campus
  • Estimated tuition total: $20,100 (~$670/credit)
  • Credits: 30
  • Best for: Working adults comparing this online cybersecurity path on cost and fit (Saint Louis University)
  • NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)

Program summary

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

Related at this school: M.S. in Artificial Intelligence · BS in Security and Strategic Intelligence. Details: program page.

Central Methodist University

Fayette, MO

BS in Cybersecurity

Overview

  • Availability: Online
  • Estimated tuition total: $36,000 (~$300/credit)
  • Credits: 120
  • Best for: Working adults comparing this online cybersecurity path on cost and fit (Central Methodist University)

Program summary

Students looking at Fayette will find Central Methodist University on this list. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.

Home unit: College of Graduate and Extended Studies. Related at this school: BS in Cybersecurity. Details: program page.

Related rankings and guides

FAQ: cybersecurity degrees in Missouri

What are the best cybersecurity programs in Missouri?

On this state ranking, University of Central Missouri, St. Louis Community College, and Metropolitan Community College appear near the top. We list 25 schools offering cybersecurity programs in Missouri. Confirm format and admissions on each school site.

How many cybersecurity programs are in Missouri?

About 59 cybersecurity programs at 25 schools show up for Missouri 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 83% 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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