Best Cybersecurity Programs in Montana: 2026 Rankings
8 programs at 5 schools in Montana.
Updated
The strongest cybersecurity programs in Montana on this list are led by Montana State University, University of Montana, and Highlands College of Montana Tech. Schools are ordered using our ranking for Montana, drawn from 8 programs at 5 schools.
Best cybersecurity programs in Montana
Rank
School
Location
1
Montana State University
Bozeman, MT
2
University of Montana
Missoula, MT
3
Highlands College of Montana Tech
Butte, MT
4
Montana Technological University
Butte, MT
5
Miles Community College
Miles City, MT
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 74% of programs on this list have full scoring data. Read the full ranking methodology.
Top schools in Montana
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
Montana State University
Bozeman, MT
MS in Cybersecurity
Overview
Availability: Online or on campus
Estimated tuition total: $13,418 (in-state)
Credits: Confirm on school site
Best for: Working adults comparing this online cybersecurity path on cost and fit
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)
Program summary
Montana State University sits in Bozeman. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.
Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery
Program summary
Students looking at Missoula will find University of Montana on this list. University of Montana's cybersecurity program is worth a close look; confirm delivery mode on the school’s program page.
Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery (Montana Technological University)
Program summary
Students looking at Butte will find Montana Technological University 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 Montana?
On this state ranking, Montana State University, University of Montana, and Highlands College of Montana Tech appear near the top. We list 5 schools offering cybersecurity programs in Montana. Confirm format and admissions on each school site.
How many cybersecurity programs are in Montana?
About 8 cybersecurity programs at 5 schools show up for Montana 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 74% 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.
