Best Cybersecurity Programs in New Jersey: 2026 Rankings
36 programs at 25 schools in New Jersey.
Updated
The strongest cybersecurity programs in New Jersey on this list are led by New Jersey Institute of Technology, William Paterson University of New Jersey, and Stevens Institute of Technology. Schools are ordered using our ranking for New Jersey, drawn from 36 programs at 25 schools.
Best cybersecurity programs in New Jersey
Rank
School
Location
1
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ
2
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ
3
Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ
4
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Teaneck, NJ
5
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ
6
Hudson County Community College
Jersey City, NJ
7
Strayer University-New Jersey
Piscataway, NJ
8
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ
9
Drew University
Madison, NJ
10
Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ
11
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ
12
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ
13
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ
14
Atlantic Cape Community College
Mays Landing, NJ
15
Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJ
16
Berkeley College-Woodland Park
Woodland Park, NJ
17
Camden County College
Blackwood, NJ
18
Essex County College
Newark, NJ
19
Felician University
Lodi, NJ
20
Mercer County Community College
West Windsor, NJ
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 80% of programs on this list have full scoring data. Read the full ranking methodology.
Top schools in New Jersey
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
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ
M.S. in Cyber Security and Privacy
Overview
Availability: Online or on campus
Estimated tuition total: $34,290
Credits: 30
Best for: all-around
Accreditation: MSCHE
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)
Program summary
New Jersey Institute of Technology is based in Newark. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.
BS in Information Technology — Cybersecurity Concentration
Overview
Availability: Online
Estimated tuition total: $44,880 (~$374/credit)
Credits: 120
Best for: Working adults comparing this online cybersecurity path on cost and fit
Program summary
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: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)
Program summary
Fairleigh Dickinson University is based in Teaneck. Fairleigh Dickinson University's program is worth a close look; confirm delivery mode on the school’s program page. This is a broader degree, not a standalone cybersecurity program.
What are the best cybersecurity programs in New Jersey?
On this state ranking, New Jersey Institute of Technology, William Paterson University of New Jersey, and Stevens Institute of Technology appear near the top. We list 25 schools offering cybersecurity programs in New Jersey. Confirm format and admissions on each school site.
How many cybersecurity programs are in New Jersey?
About 36 cybersecurity programs at 25 schools show up for New Jersey 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 80% 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.
