2020 Most Affordable Online Master's in Cybersecurity Programs
With tuition rates under $10,000 per year, these 24 colleges offer the most affordable online master's in cyber security programs. At #1, Middle Georgia State University offers an online MS in Information Technology - Cyber Security & Digital Forensics for only $3,825 per year. Ranked #2, Fort Hays State University offers an annual tuition rate of just $4,316 for its Master of Professional Studies - Cyber Security. Classes for this program include Advanced Routing, Foundations of Information Systems Security, and Fundamentals of Network Security.
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| Rank | School | Annual Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Georgia State University | $3,825 | |
| Fort Hays State University | $4,316 | |
| Columbus State University | $4,515 | |
| Eastern Illinois University | $4,904 | |
| Georgia Institute of Technology | $4,960 | |
| Missouri State University | $5,100 | |
| University of the Potomac | $6,412 | |
| Southern Arkansas University | $6,600 | |
| Strayer University | $6,640 | |
| American Public University System | $7,000 | |
| Western Governors University | $7,380 | |
| Tiffin University | $7,875 | |
| California University of Pennsylvania | $7,890 | |
| Southern Utah University | $7,943 | |
| Arizona State University | $8,512 | |
| Wilmington University | $8,784 | |
| Old Dominion University | $8,925 | |
| Colorado State University Global | $9,000 | |
| John Brown University | $9,000 | |
| Touro University Worldwide | $9,000 | |
| Mississippi College | $9,375 | |
| Saint Louis University-Main Campus | $9,480 | |
| Excelsior College | $9,675 | |
| Regent University Online | $9,750 |
Middle Georgia State University Macon (GA)
Example Classes: Digital Forensics, Disaster Recovery, Planning, and Response, Security Policy, Ethics, and the Legal Environment |
Fort Hays State University Hays (KS)
Example Classes: Advanced Routing, Foundations of Information Systems Security (CISSP Prep), Fundamentals of Network Security (CCNA Security Prep), Graduate Professional Topics in Informatics: Information Systems Forensics, Graduate Professional Topics: Penetration Testing |
Columbus State University Columbus (GA)
Example Classes: Cloud Computing Security, Cybersecurity Investigations and Crisis Management, Cybersecurity Risk Management, Enterprise Information Security, Global Cybersecurity, Human Aspects of Cybersecurity |
Eastern Illinois University Charleston (IL)
Example Classes: Biometric Security, Database Security and Reliability, Ethical Hacking and Network Defense, Facilities Security, Networking and Advanced Data Communications |
Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta (GA)
Example Classes: Challenge of Terrorism in Democratic Societies, Computational Aspects of Cyber-Physical Systems, Data Analysis and Security, Malware Analysis and Defense, Privacy, Technology, Policy and Law, Software Vulnerabilities and Security |
Missouri State University Springfield (MO)
Example Classes: Ethical Hacking and Incident Response, I.T. Legal Issues in Cybersecurity, Telecommunications and Network Security, Web Application Security |
University of the Potomac Multiple Locations
Example Classes: Capstone-Cyber Warfare, Computer Forensics and Cyber Crime, Cyber Law and Policy, Hacking Methodology |
Southern Arkansas University Magnolia (AR)
Example Classes: Applied Cryptography, Privacy Compliant Systems Design, Traceable Systems and Computer Forensics, Vulnerability Analysis and Risk Assessment, Wireless and Mobile Security |
Strayer University Nationwide
Example Classes: Advanced Network Security Design, Cybercrime Techniques & Response, IT Risk Management, Security Access and Control Strategies, Web Application Security |
American Public University System Charles Town (WV)
Example Classes: Emergency Management Perspectives on Cybersecurity, Intrusion Detection and Incident Handling |
Western Governors University Salt Lake City (UT)
Example Classes: Cybersecurity Architecture and Engineering, Cybersecurity Management II - Tactical, Ethical Hacking, Forensics and Network Intrusion, Secure Network Design, Secure Software Design |
Tiffin University Tiffin (OH)
Example Classes: Cyber Investigations and Incident Management, Cyber Resilience, Cyber Threat Intelligence Analysis, Executive Cyber Leadership, Global Cyber Operations, Law and Ethics in Cyber Security |
California University of Pennsylvania California (PA)
Example Classes: Applied Cryptography, Biometrics, Cybersecurity Risk Management & Assessment, Wireless Networks and Security |
Southern Utah University Cedar City (UT)
Example Classes: Advanced Persistent Threats, Compliance & Cybersecurity, Cyber Law & Investigations, Cyber Operations, Network & Internet Forensics, Security DevOps |
Arizona State University Tempe (AZ) (and 4 others)
Example Classes: Advanced Computer Network Security, Applied Cryptography, Distributed and Multiprocessor Operating Systems, Software Verification, Validation, and Testing |
Wilmington University New Castle (DE)
Example Classes: IDS and IPS, Incident Handling and Response, Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Security, Legal Aspects and Policy of Homeland Security, SCADA Risk Management and Auditing, Sociology of Terrorism |
Old Dominion University Norfolk (VA)
Example Classes: Advanced Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing, Cyber Defense Fundamentals, Cyber Physical System Security, Information Technology Assurance Services, Mobile and Wireless Security, Threat Modeling and Risk Analysis |
Colorado State University Global Greenwood Village (CO)
Example Classes: Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery, Cyber Security Defense and Countermeasures, Emerging Cyber Security Technology, Threats, and Defense, Enterprise Cyber Security, Ethical Considerations in Managing Information Technology, Managing Virtualized and Cloud Systems |
John Brown University Siloam Springs (AR)
Example Classes: Block Chain Fundamentals, Ethical Hacking, Information Technology Risk Management, Malware Analysis, Web Application Security |
Touro University Worldwide Los Angeles (CA)
Example Classes: Compliance & Legal Issues, Foundations of Cybersecurity Management, Foundations of Data Protection |
Mississippi College Clinton (MS)
Example Classes: Computer & Network Forensics, Cryptography & Network Security, Development, Assessment, & Implementation of Information Security, Ethics & Law in Information Security, Wireless, Mobile, & Cloud Computing |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus St. Louis (MO)
Example Classes: Cloud Security, Cyber Threats and Defense, Digital Investigations, Incident Response and Mitigation, Intrusion Detection and Analysis |
Excelsior College Albany (NY)
Example Classes: Cyber Attacks and Defense, Digital Forensics and Investigations, Ethics, Legal, and Compliance Issues in Cybersecurity, Leadership and Communication in Cybersecurity, Software and Application Security |
Regent University Online Virginia Beach (VA)
Example Classes: Business Continuation & Disaster Recovery, Cybersecurity Compliance, Cybersecurity Ethics, Digital Systems Design & Forensics, Information Systems Security & Assurance |
