Best Cybersecurity Programs in Missouri: 2026 Rankings
59 programs at 25 schools in Missouri.
Updated
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
Rank
School
Location
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.