Sources of Information and Disclaimers

CyberSecurityDegree.com provides individuals interested in cybersecurity careers and degree programs with comprehensive directories of accredited associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees in cybersecurity along with graduate certificate programs and Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs with a specialization in cybersecurity. School data was obtained from the U.S. Department of Education’s Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) database using Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) codes related to cybersecurity. School data was then independently confirmed and supplemented with our own research to ensure the data is accurate and up-to-date.

To qualify for inclusion in our databases, a school must offer an accredited degree in cybersecurity or offer a specific specialization in cybersecurity as part of a related degree program (i.e., information technology, computer science, information systems…). For example, degree programs that offer courses or electives in cybersecurity, but do not have a clear specialization option for students to pursue, are not included in our database at this time.

Disclaimers:

• Online versus Campus Programs: At this time, CyberSecurityDegree.com only contains comprehensive databases of online cybersecurity degree programs. Programs are defined as online if the vast majority of their coursework can be completed online, and they do not require more than three visits to campus annually. Programs that require four or more campus visits per year are classified as hybrid or campus-based programs and are not included on the site.
• Tuition Costs: Every effort has been made to ensure that tuition costs listed for programs on this site are accurate and up-to-date. However, as tuition costs change over time, the amounts listed on our website should be taken as estimates only. Tuition costs are calculated by multiplying the cost per credit-hour by the number of credits required for the degree program, and they do not include other college costs such as fees and school materials (which can definitely add to the overall cost of a degree program). Students should contact an admissions representative from their programs of interest for more information about tuition rates and fees.
• Tuition Costs for Online Programs: Some online programs charge the same tuition for in-state and out-of-state online students. However, this is not always the case; as a result, students who are not residents of the state where their program of interest is located should consult an admissions representative for the most accurate information about tuition costs for in-state vs. out-of-state online students.
• State Restrictions for Online Programs: Online programs in cybersecurity at the undergraduate and graduate levels may have state restrictions, which means that some programs may not be allowed to accept students from all 50 states. Schools must be authorized to offer programs to online students who live in states where they do not have a physical campus. The process of applying for a state authorization is a time-intensive process, and requirements can also change over time. Students should always check with an admissions representative at the programs that interest them for the most accurate information regarding state restrictions for online programs.
• Selective Admissions for Cybersecurity Degree Programs: Admissions to bachelor’s and graduate programs in cybersecurity are often selective, which means even if a student meets the minimum criteria for admission, they are not guaranteed to be accepted into the program. In addition, for programs that have small class sizes and only accept a limited number of students per start date, the average qualifications of students who are admitted may be significantly higher than the minimum to apply. For example, while a program may have a minimum GPA requirement of 3.0, the average GPA of students who are accepted to the program maybe as high as 3.3 or 3.5. It is always best to talk to an admissions advisor before applying so that applicants can get a better idea of their chances for admission based on their educational and professional background.
• Related Degree Programs: Any schools included on pages discussing related degree programs (e.g., degrees in information systems or computer engineering) are included for example purposes only unless otherwise indicated, as the site does not have comprehensive directories for related degree programs at this time.

CyberSecurityDegree.com is dedicated to providing accurate and transparent information that has been extensively researched. While data on the site is routinely audited for accuracy and to ensure it is up-to-date, we do not guarantee the data on the site to be accurate at any given point in time, as program requirements, instruction methods, curricula, admissions requirements, state authorizations, tuition costs, and more do change over time. If you find information or data on the site that appears to be out-of-date or no longer accurate, please use our contact us form to let us know and we will investigate the issue and update accordingly. Please include the page where you found the information in your message as that will help us locate the issue.

For any questions regarding our sources of information or the disclaimers listed above, please use our contact us form and we will respond in a timely manner.

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