Here are some options for studying cybersecurity to earn a graduate degree after college / university. (No sponsors, no affiliate links.)
<aside> đź’ˇ Q: Do you need a degree related to computer science, engineering, or cybersecurity in order to work in this field?
A: No. But it can help. But it’s expensive.
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Most job listings in this field look for a degree in something close to cybersecurity—such as computer science or engineering—“or equivalent job experience.” Many of the most talented and successful cyber professional don’t have fancy degrees. But having an undergraduate or graduate degree in cyber or an adjacent technical field apparently helps applicants in today’s market get beyond resume screeners.
Prices last updated in 2024. Actual costs may vary.
Graduate degree programs specific to cybersecurity:
| School | Degree | Cost | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| NYU Tandon | Master of Science in Cybersecurity | $63,000, but the Cyber Fellows program offers a 75% discount | Online, in person, or both |
| NYU Law & NYU Tandon | Juris Doctorate | Tuition is waived if you get a Cybersecurity Service Scholarship | On campus |
| NYU Law & NYU Tandon | Master of Science in Cybersecurity Risk and Strategy | $87,510 | Online, plus 3 weeks on campus |
| Georgia Tech | Master of Science in Cybersecurity | $9,920 | Online |
| Harvard Extension School | Master of Liberal Arts, Cybersecurity | $38,640 |
($3,220/course for 12 courses) | 11 online courses
3 weeks on campus | | Johns Hopkins Whiting | Master of Science in Cybersecurity | $50,900
($5,090/course for 10 courses) | Online | | Tufts | Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Public Policy | $51,900
30 credits at about $1,730/credit, depending on which school at Tufts offers the credit | In person | | UC Berkeley | Master of Information and Cybersecurity | $76,950 | Online | | Boston University | Master of Science in Computer Information Systems (Security Concentration) | $35,140 | Online, on campus, and blended | | Boston University | Master of Science in Computer Science, Security Concentration | $33,460 | On campus | | Baruch College: Zicklin School of Business | Master of Information Systems, Cybersecurity Concentration | Varies.
New York residents: $16,635 minimum ($5,545/semester for at least 3 semesters).
Non-residents: $26,932 (31.5 credits x $855/credit). | Online or in person | | Stanford University | Master of Science in Computer Science, Computer and Network Security Specialization | $66,000 | On campus |
International Programs taught in English:
| School | Degree | Cost (For non-domestic students) | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford, Oxford Internet Institute | MSc in Social Science of the Internet | $44,813 | In person |
| King’s College London | MSc in Cyber Security | $46,481 | In person |
| University College London | MSc in Information Security | $25,458 | In person |
| University of Luxembourg | Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Cybersecurity | $10,050 | In person |
| ETH Zurich | Master in Cyber Security | $1,888 | In Person |
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Q: Hey, this list is really focused on English-speaking programs, and there’s nothing about undergraduate studies. Why?
A: Correct. This list reveals the limits of its creators’ experience. It’s a work in progress. See more about this site.
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More to come!
There are lots more great security programs in academia around the world, including undergrad and others not taught in English. We’ll add more here as we learn about them from people who attended.