Best Cybersecurity Programs in Texas: 2026 Rankings
112 programs at 25 schools in Texas.
Updated
The strongest cybersecurity programs in Texas on this list are led by University of North Texas, The University of Texas at San Antonio, and San Jacinto College. Schools are ordered using our ranking for Texas, drawn from 112 programs at 25 schools.
Best cybersecurity programs in Texas
Rank
School
Location
1
University of North Texas
Denton, TX
2
The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
3
San Jacinto College
Pasadena, TX
4
The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX
5
Collin County Community College
McKinney, TX
6
St. Mary's University
San Antonio, TX
7
Austin Community College
Austin, TX
8
University of Houston
Houston, TX
9
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
10
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX
11
The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX
12
Baylor University
Waco, TX
13
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX
14
Tarrant County College District
Fort Worth, TX
15
St. Philip's College
San Antonio, TX
16
East Texas A&M University
Commerce, TX
17
Texas State Technical College
Waco, TX
18
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX
19
University of Dallas
Irving, TX
20
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX
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 86% of programs on this list have full scoring data. Read the full ranking methodology.
Top schools in Texas
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.
Best for: Working adults comparing this online cybersecurity path on cost and fit (University of Houston)
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD, CAE-R)
Program summary
Start with University of Houston 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 Texas?
On this state ranking, University of North Texas, The University of Texas at San Antonio, and San Jacinto College appear near the top. We list 25 schools offering cybersecurity programs in Texas. Confirm format and admissions on each school site.
How many cybersecurity programs are in Texas?
About 112 cybersecurity programs at 25 schools show up for Texas 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 86% 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.
