72 programs at 25 schools in Virginia.
The strongest cybersecurity programs in Virginia on this list are led by Old Dominion University, Marymount University, and George Mason University. Schools are ordered using our ranking for Virginia, drawn from 72 programs at 25 schools.
| Rank | School | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old Dominion University | Norfolk, VA |
| 2 | Marymount University | Arlington, VA |
| 3 | George Mason University | Fairfax, VA |
| 4 | Regent University | Virginia Beach, VA |
| 5 | Virginia Tech | Blacksburg, VA |
| 6 | Virginia Commonwealth University | Richmond, VA |
| 7 | Northeastern University | Arlington, VA |
| 8 | Northern Virginia Community College | Annandale, VA |
| 9 | Germanna Community College | Locust Grove, VA |
| 10 | Liberty University | Lynchburg, VA |
| 11 | Radford University | Radford, VA |
| 12 | Tidewater Community College | Norfolk, VA |
| 13 | ECPI University | Virginia Beach, VA |
| 14 | James Madison University | Harrisonburg, VA |
| 15 | University of Virginia-Main Campus | Charlottesville, VA |
| 16 | University of Richmond | University of Richmond, VA |
| 17 | Laurel Ridge Community College | Middletown, VA |
| 18 | Hampton University | Hampton, VA |
| 19 | Norfolk State University | Norfolk, VA |
| 20 | Strayer University-Virginia | Arlington, VA |
School names are plain text in the table. Profiles and write-ups are below when available.
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 88% of programs on this list have full scoring data. Read the full ranking methodology.
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.
Norfolk, VA
Cybersecurity (B.S.)
Old Dominion University sits in Norfolk. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.
Related at this school: BS in Cybercrime · BS in Cybersecurity. Details: program page.
Arlington, VA
Doctor of Science in Cybersecurity (D.Sc.)
Marymount University is based in Arlington. Format is hybrid; confirm any required campus residencies before you enroll. Plan on roughly 2–3 years.
Related at this school: MS in Cybersecurity. Details: program page.
Fairfax, VA
Cyber Security Engineering · MS
Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw.
Related at this school: Digital Forensics · MS · MS in Applied Information Technology — Cyber Secu…. Details: program page.
Virginia Beach, VA
Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.
Home unit: Engineering & Computer Science Department. Related at this school: M.S. in Cybersecurity — Artificial Intelligence · MBA Cybersecurity. Details: program page.
Blacksburg, VA
B.S. in Business Information Technology — Cybersecurity Management and Analytics
Students looking at Blacksburg will find Virginia Tech on this list. Virginia Tech's cybersecurity program is worth a close look; confirm delivery mode on the school’s program page. AI/ML is a concentration on a data science or analytics bachelor's—not a standalone AI degree.
Related at this school: BS in Computer Engineering — Machine Learning Foc… · Computer Science · BS (AI/ML Focus via Electives…. Details: program page.
Richmond, VA
Computer Science · Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a concentration in cybersecurity
AI/ML sits as a concentration or track inside a broader degree—scan required vs elective AI courses so you know how deep the path actually goes. AI is a CS concentration—not a standalone AI bachelor's.
Related at this school: Computer and Information Systems Security · Maste…. Details: program page.
Arlington, VA
Cybersecurity · BS
Northeastern University sits in Arlington. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw.
Related at this school: BS in Cybersecurity · BS in Artificial Intelligence and Environmental a…. Details: program page.
Annandale, VA
Cybersecurity Program
Northern Virginia Community College's program is worth a close look; confirm delivery mode on the school’s program page.
Details: program page.
Locust Grove, VA
Associate in Cybersecurity / Information Assurance
Students looking at Locust Grove will find Germanna Community College on this list. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw.
Details: program page.
Lynchburg, VA
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science — Cybersecurity
Liberty University sits in Lynchburg. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.
Related at this school: BS in Cybersecurity Science and Operations · BS in Information Technology — Data Networking an…. Details: program page.
On this state ranking, Old Dominion University, Marymount University, and George Mason University appear near the top. We list 25 schools offering cybersecurity programs in Virginia. Confirm format and admissions on each school site.
About 72 cybersecurity programs at 25 schools show up for Virginia on this list. Confirm current offerings on each school site.
Both can appear on state lists. Check each program’s delivery format and any required campus visits.
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 88% of programs on this list have full scoring data. See the full ranking methodology for weights and data sources.
CAE designation helps for some federal and defense paths. We score official CAE map matches when available—still verify on the school site.
