Best Cybersecurity Programs in North Dakota: 2026 Rankings
14 programs at 6 schools in North Dakota.
Updated
The strongest cybersecurity programs in North Dakota on this list are led by Bismarck State College, University of North Dakota, and Rasmussen University-North Dakota. Schools are ordered using our ranking for North Dakota, drawn from 14 programs at 6 schools.
Best cybersecurity programs in North Dakota
Rank
School
Location
1
Bismarck State College
Bismarck, ND
2
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND
3
Rasmussen University-North Dakota
Fargo, ND
4
University of Mary
Bismarck, ND
5
Minot State University
Minot, ND
6
Williston State College
Williston, ND
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 75% of programs on this list have full scoring data. Read the full ranking methodology.
Top schools in North Dakota
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
Bismarck State College
Bismarck, ND
BAS in Cybersecurity and Information Technology
Overview
Availability: Online
Estimated tuition total: $43,279 (~$361/credit)
Credits: 120
Best for: Working adults comparing this online cybersecurity path on cost and fit
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)
Program summary
Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.
Home unit: Cybersecurity Center. Details: program page.
Students looking at Grand Forks will find University of North Dakota on this list. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.
Bachelor's in Cybersecurity / Information Assurance
Overview
Availability: On campus
Estimated tuition total: Confirm on school site
Credits: Confirm on school site
Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery (University of Mary)
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)
Program summary
Students looking at Bismarck will find University of Mary on this list. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw. Plan on roughly 6 years.
What are the best cybersecurity programs in North Dakota?
On this state ranking, Bismarck State College, University of North Dakota, and Rasmussen University-North Dakota appear near the top. We list 6 schools offering cybersecurity programs in North Dakota. Confirm format and admissions on each school site.
How many cybersecurity programs are in North Dakota?
About 14 cybersecurity programs at 6 schools show up for North Dakota 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 75% 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.