Best Cybersecurity Programs in Tennessee: 2026 Rankings
23 programs at 16 schools in Tennessee.
Updated
The strongest cybersecurity programs in Tennessee on this list are led by Middle Tennessee State University Jones College of Business, The University of Tennessee, and The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga. Schools are ordered using our ranking for Tennessee, drawn from 23 programs at 16 schools.
Best cybersecurity programs in Tennessee
Rank
School
Location
1
Middle Tennessee State University Jones College of Business
Murfreesboro, TN
2
The University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN
3
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN
4
Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN
5
Strayer University-Tennessee
Nashville, TN
6
Belmont University
Nashville, TN
7
Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN
8
South College
Knoxville, TN
9
Union University
Jackson, TN
10
Christian Brothers University
Memphis, TN
11
Cumberland University
Lebanon, TN
12
Freed-Hardeman University
Henderson, TN
13
Miller-Motte Technical College
Chattanooga, TN
14
Milligan University
Milligan, TN
15
Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN
16
The University of Tennessee Southern
Pulaski, TN
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 79% of programs on this list have full scoring data. Read the full ranking methodology.
Top schools in Tennessee
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
Middle Tennessee State University Jones College of Business
Murfreesboro, TN
Cybersecurity Management · B.S.
Overview
Availability: Varies
Estimated tuition total: $35,256 (in-state)
Credits: Confirm on school site
Best for: affordable in-state tuition and a business-school setting
Program summary
Students looking at Murfreesboro will find Middle Tennessee State University Jones College of Business on this list. Middle Tennessee State University Jones College of Business' cybersecurity 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: 72
Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery (Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga)
Program summary
Start with Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga 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 Tennessee?
On this state ranking, Middle Tennessee State University Jones College of Business, The University of Tennessee, and The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga appear near the top. We list 16 schools offering cybersecurity programs in Tennessee. Confirm format and admissions on each school site.
How many cybersecurity programs are in Tennessee?
About 23 cybersecurity programs at 16 schools show up for Tennessee 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 79% 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.
