Online Bachelor's in Cybersecurity Degree Programs by State

Bachelor’s degrees in cybersecurity prepare students for entry to mid-level roles in the field, including professions such as information security analyst, network security analyst, and cloud security engineer. Due to substantial advancements in information and communication technologies across industry sectors, cybersecurity has become an increasing concern for companies, government agencies, and consumers. As a result, employment in the field is expected to increase, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.org) projecting that information security analysts will see a 33 percent growth in employment opportunities between 2023 and 2033. To meet this growing need for cybersecurity professionals, more schools have begun to offer bachelor’s in cybersecurity programs, while other schools have added specializations or a cybersecurity major to their existing bachelor’s degrees in related fields, such as computer science, information systems, and/or information technology.

Online programs can be a strong option for students who are unable to attend traditional campus-based programs due to personal or professional obligations that make commuting to campus for weekly classes unfeasible. They may also be the only option for students who do not live near a college or university that offers an undergraduate major in cybersecurity, especially if these students are unable to relocate to pursue their degree. Cybersecurity bachelor’s programs generally consist of 120 to 130 credits, divided between general graduation requirements, cybersecurity major courses, and electives that students can use to tailor their undergraduate degree program.

Students in these programs can expect to learn the foundations of information technology, computer programming, network security principles and methods, cloud technologies and their vulnerabilities, cyber risk assessments and mitigation, and digital forensics. Many online bachelor’s in cybersecurity programs also require students to complete a final project, portfolio, or practicum, through which students can apply the skills they learn to real-world cybersecurity threats and challenges.

Types of Online Bachelor’s Degree Programs in Cybersecurity

CyberSecurityDegree.com contains a comprehensive directory of online bachelor’s in cybersecurity programs designed to help students identify prospective in-state and out-of-state programs. Our directory includes Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BS), Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS), and Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) programs. To ensure our directory is comprehensive, we also include bachelor’s programs in computer science, information technology (IT), and information systems that offer concentration or specialization options in cybersecurity.

In addition to full bachelor’s degree programs, which are designed for students who have earned minimal or no previous college credits, bachelor’s degree completion programs are also included in the site’s directories. These programs require students to have already earned an associate degree or to have completed at least one to two years of college courses (usually at a community or junior college) in order to be considered for admission. Typically, students are expected to have fulfilled the majority of their general education courses before enrolling in a bachelor’s completion program. Students who are interested in these programs should check with the admissions offices of programs they are considering, to confirm their past undergraduate coursework is transferable towards a bachelor’s in cybersecurity degree. In our site’s directories, bachelor’s completion programs are noted as such by the inclusion of (Bachelor’s Completion) after the program name — for example, Online Bachelor’s in Cyber Security (Bachelor’s Completion).

State Authorizations and Tuition Information for Online Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity Programs

Prospective students considering online bachelor’s in cybersecurity programs should keep in mind that, while the vast majority of schools offering online programs accept out-of-state students, not all schools do so. In addition, public schools may vary in the tuition rates they charge in-state versus out-of-state online students, though initiatives such as the Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) and the Midwest Student Exchange Program (MSEP) have sought to lower tuition costs for students enrolling in an out-of-state program. Students should check with the admissions offices of the online programs they are considering to confirm their eligibility for admission, especially for programs offered by out-of-state colleges and universities. Prospective students should also reach out to the bursar’s offices of the schools they wish to apply to for the most up-to-date information on tuition costs and fees.

For further details about course content and curriculum, types of online instruction methods, culminating experiences (such as practicums, final projects, and professional portfolios), and admissions requirements for bachelor’s programs in cybersecurity, refer to our Online Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity Programs page.