Best Cybersecurity Programs in Rhode Island: 2026 Rankings
10 programs at 6 schools in Rhode Island.
Updated
The strongest cybersecurity programs in Rhode Island on this list are led by University of Rhode Island, New England Institute of Technology, and Roger Williams University. Schools are ordered using our ranking for Rhode Island, drawn from 10 programs at 6 schools.
Best cybersecurity programs in Rhode Island
Rank
School
Location
1
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI
2
New England Institute of Technology
East Greenwich, RI
3
Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI
4
Community College of Rhode Island
Warwick, RI
5
Brown University
Providence, RI
6
Johnson & Wales University-Providence
Providence, RI
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 82% of programs on this list have full scoring data. Read the full ranking methodology.
Top schools in Rhode Island
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 of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI
Professional Science Master's in Cyber Security
Overview
Availability: Online
Estimated tuition total: Confirm on school site
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
University of Rhode Island is based in Kingston. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.
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
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)
Program summary
Students looking at Warwick will find Community College of Rhode Island on this list. 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 (Johnson & Wales University-Providence)
Program summary
Start with Johnson & Wales University-Providence if this ranking angle matches your goals. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw.
What are the best cybersecurity programs in Rhode Island?
On this state ranking, University of Rhode Island, New England Institute of Technology, and Roger Williams University appear near the top. We list 6 schools offering cybersecurity programs in Rhode Island. Confirm format and admissions on each school site.
How many cybersecurity programs are in Rhode Island?
About 10 cybersecurity programs at 6 schools show up for Rhode Island 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 82% 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.
