Best Cybersecurity Programs in Pennsylvania: 2026 Rankings
88 programs at 25 schools in Pennsylvania.
Updated
The strongest cybersecurity programs in Pennsylvania on this list are led by Pennsylvania State University, DeSales University, and Penn State World Campus. Schools are ordered using our ranking for Pennsylvania, drawn from 88 programs at 25 schools.
Best cybersecurity programs in Pennsylvania
Rank
School
Location
1
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
2
DeSales University
Center Valley, PA
3
Penn State World Campus
University Park, PA
4
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus
University Park, PA
5
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
6
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA
7
York College of Pennsylvania, Graham School of Business
York, PA
8
Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA
9
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA
10
Penn State University Brandywine
Media, PA
11
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
12
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA
13
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
Harrisburg, PA
14
Delaware County Community College
Media, PA
15
Saint Vincent College
Latrobe, PA
16
YTI Career Institute-York
York, PA
17
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA
18
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA
19
Robert Morris University
Moon Township, PA
20
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA
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 92% of programs on this list have full scoring data. Read the full ranking methodology.
Top schools in Pennsylvania
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
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
BS in Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations
Overview
Availability: Online
Estimated tuition total: $79,380
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
Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives. AI/ML is a concentration on a data science or analytics bachelor's—not a standalone AI degree.
Best for: Working adults comparing this online cybersecurity path on cost and fit (DeSales University)
Accreditation: Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Program summary
Students looking at Center Valley will find DeSales University on this list. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives. This is a broader degree, not a standalone cybersecurity program.
Penn State World Campus is based in University Park. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives. AI/ML is a concentration on a data science or analytics bachelor's—not a standalone AI degree.
Master of Professional Studies in Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations
Overview
Availability: Online
Estimated tuition total: $34,221
Credits: Confirm on school site
Best for: Working adults comparing this online cybersecurity path on cost and fit (Pennsylvania State University-World Campus)
Program summary
Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives. AI/ML is a concentration on a data science or analytics master's—not a standalone AI degree.
Best for: Working adults comparing this online cybersecurity path on cost and fit (Drexel University)
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)
Program summary
Students looking at Philadelphia will find Drexel University on this list. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.
York College of Pennsylvania, Graham School of Business
York, PA
Cybersecurity Management
Overview
Availability: Varies
Estimated tuition total: $107,680
Credits: Confirm on school site
Best for: internships, undergraduate research, and a 4+1 pathway
Program summary
York College of Pennsylvania, Graham School of Business' 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 (Community College of Allegheny County)
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)
Program summary
Community College of Allegheny County is based in Pittsburgh. Community College of Allegheny County's program is worth a close look; confirm delivery mode on the school’s program page.
Associate 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 (Harrisburg Area Community College)
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)
Program summary
Start with Harrisburg Area Community College if this ranking angle matches your goals. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw.
Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery (Penn State University Brandywine)
Program summary
Penn State University Brandywine is based in Media. Penn State University Brandywine's program is worth a close look; confirm delivery mode on the school’s program page.
What are the best cybersecurity programs in Pennsylvania?
On this state ranking, Pennsylvania State University, DeSales University, and Penn State World Campus appear near the top. We list 25 schools offering cybersecurity programs in Pennsylvania. Confirm format and admissions on each school site.
How many cybersecurity programs are in Pennsylvania?
About 88 cybersecurity programs at 25 schools show up for Pennsylvania 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 92% 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.
