Best Cybersecurity Programs in New York: 2026 Rankings
128 programs at 25 schools in New York.
Updated
The strongest cybersecurity programs in New York on this list are led by University at Albany, State University of New York; John Jay College of Criminal Justice, The City University of New York; and St. John's University. Schools are ordered using our ranking for New York, drawn from 128 programs at 25 schools.
Best cybersecurity programs in New York
Rank
School
Location
1
University at Albany, State University of New York
Albany, NY
2
John Jay College of Criminal Justice, The City University of New York
New York, NY
3
St. John's University
Queens, NY
4
City College of New York (CCNY), CUNY
New York, NY
5
Fordham University
Bronx, NY
6
Herkimer College, SUNY
Herkimer, NY
7
SUNY College of Technology at Canton
Canton, NY
8
Excelsior University
Albany, NY
9
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
10
Utica University
Utica, NY
11
Pace University
New York, NY
12
New York University
New York, NY
13
New York Institute of Technology
New York, NY
14
Bronx Community College, CUNY
bronx, NY
15
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY
16
Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NY
17
Excelsior College
Albany, NY
18
Rockland Community College
Suffern, NY
19
Zicklin School of Business, Baruch College
New York, NY
20
Columbia-Greene Community College
Hudson, NY
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 84% of programs on this list have full scoring data. Read the full ranking methodology.
Top schools in New York
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
University at Albany, State University of New York
Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery
Accreditation: Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). CAE-CD.
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)
Program summary
John Jay College of Criminal Justice, The City University of New York anchors this ranking slot. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw.
Best for: Working adults comparing this online cybersecurity path on cost and fit (Herkimer College, SUNY)
Program summary
Start with Herkimer College, SUNY if this ranking angle matches your goals. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.
What are the best cybersecurity programs in New York?
On this state ranking, University at Albany, State University of New York; John Jay College of Criminal Justice, The City University of New York; and St. John's University appear near the top. We list 25 schools offering cybersecurity programs in New York. Confirm format and admissions on each school site.
How many cybersecurity programs are in New York?
About 128 cybersecurity programs at 25 schools show up for New York 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 84% 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.
