List of Top Cyber Security Schools and Colleges in the U.S.

Cyber security is the protection of an organization's data and information online and offline. Computers and networks must be protected from hackers and other intruders seeking to steal or manipulate information on hard drives or on a company's website. For information on some of the top cyber security schools read below.

• Southern New Hampshire University

  Minimum eligibility requirements:

  • Must be a high school graduate or have completed GED

  School locations:

  • Online Learning

  Online Programs

  • Master
    • • MS in Information Technology - Internet Security Concentration
      • MS in Information Technology
      • MS in Justice Studies: Cybersecurity Concentration
    • • MS in Information Technology - Game Design and Development
      • MS in Information Technology - Web Design Concentration
  • Bachelor
    • • BS in Computer Information Technology - Cybersecurity
      • BA in Computer Information Technology
      • BS in Computer Information Technology
    • • BS in Computer Information Technology - Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
      • BS in Computer Information Technology - Database Management
      • BS in Computer Information Technology - Network & Telecommunications Management

  What is your preferred start date?

  Select One... September October *undergraduate only* January March April *undergraduate only* May June July

  

• Walden University

  Minimum eligibility requirements:

  • Must be 21 years of age or older and have completed some college or 24 years of age or older and a high school graduate for a Bachelor's degree
  • Masters degree applicants must have a Bachelors degree
  • Doctorate degree applicants must have a Masters degree

  School locations:

  • Online Learning

  Online Programs

  • Doctorate
    • • Ph.D. in Management - Information Systems Management - Course-based
  • Master
    • • Master of IS Management - Enterprise Information Security
      • MS in Information Technology - Information Security
      • MS in Information Technology - Information Security 2
    • • Master of IS Management - Business Information Management
      • Master of IS Management - Managing Global Software & Service Supply Chains
      • Master of Information Systems Management - Healthcare Informatics
  • Bachelor
    • • BS in Criminal Justice - Computer Information Systems & Security
    • • BS in IT - Security and Forensics

  When would you like to start classes?

  Select One... May 2013 June 2013 July 2013 August 2013 September 2013

  

• Kaplan University

  Minimum eligibility requirements:

  • Must be a high school graduate or have completed GED

  School locations:

  • Online Learning

  Online Programs

  • Master
    • • MS in IT - Information Security and Assurance
      • Master of Science in Information Technology
      • MS in Management - Information Technology
    • • MS in IT - Project Management
      • MS in IT - Business Intelligence
  • Bachelor
    • • BSIT - Information Security and Forensics
      • BS in Information Technology - Information Systems Track
      • BS in Information Technology - Applied Technology Track
    • • BS in Information Technology - Database Management
      • BS in IT - Project Management
  • Associate
    • • AAS in Information Technology
      • AASIT - Application Development
    • • AASIT - Network Administration
      • AASIT - Web Development

  Which subject are you interested in?

  Select One... Arts and Sciences Business and Management Criminal Justice Fire Science and Emergency Management Health Sciences Higher Education and Adult Learning Information Systems and Technology Legal or Paralegal Studies Nursing Special Military Programs (Military Only) Environmental Policy Teacher Education Concord Law

  

• Northcentral University

  Minimum eligibility requirements:

  • Masters degree applicants must have a Bachelors degree
  • Doctorate degree applicants must have a Masters degree

  School locations:

  • Online Learning

  Online Programs

  • Doctorate
    • • DBA in Computer & Information Security
      • PhD in Business Administration - Computer & Information Security
    • • DBA in Applied Computer Science
      • PhD in Business Administration - Applied Computer Science
  • Master
    • • MBA in Computer and Information Security
      • MBA in Applied Computer Science
    • • MBA in Management Information Systems

  When are you looking to start?

  Select One... 1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6+ months

  

• Bryant & Stratton College

  Minimum eligibility requirements:

  • Must be a high school graduate or have completed GED

  School locations:

  • Online Learning

  Online Programs

  • Associate
    • • AAS in Security Technology
      • AAS in Networking Technology
    • • AOS in IT with a focus on Mobile Application Development

  What is your high school graduation status?

  Select One... I am a high school graduate I have a GED I am still in high school

  

• DeVry University

  School locations:

  • Online Learning
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  • Ohio (4)
  • Oklahoma (1)
  • Oregon (1)
  • Pennsylvania (5)
  • Tennessee (2)
  • Texas (7)
  • Utah (1)
  • Virginia (3)
  • Washington (3)
  • Wisconsin (2)

  Online and Classroom-Based Programs

  • Master
    • • Master's - Information Systems Management: Information Security
      • Master's - Business Administration: Information Security
      • Master's - Information Systems Management: Information Systems Applications
    • • Master's - Information Systems Management: Information Systems Tools
      • Master's - Network and Communications Management
      • Master's - Network and Communications Management: Security
  • Bachelor
    • • Bachelor's - Computer Information Systems: Information Systems Security
      • Bachelor's - Computer Information Systems: Computer Forensics
    • • Bachelor's - Computer Information Systems
  • Associate
    • • Associate - Electronics and Computer Technology
    • • Associate - Network Systems Administration
  • Non-Degree
    • • Graduate Certificate - Information Security
    • • Graduate Certificate - Wireless Communications

  What is your classroom preference?

  Select One... On Campus & Online On Campus Online

  

• Herzing University

  Minimum eligibility requirements:

  • Must be a high school graduate or have completed GED
  • Currently not accepting applications from Texas residents

  School locations:

  • Online Learning

  Online Programs

  • Master
    • • MBA Dual Concentration: Accounting and Technology Management
      • MBA Dual Concentration: Public Safety Leadership and Technology Management
      • MBA in Technology Management
    • • MBA Dual Concentration: Business Management and Technology Management
      • MBA Dual Concentration: Healthcare Management and Technology Management
      • MBA Dual Concentration: Human Resources and Technology Management
  • Bachelor
    • • BS in Information Technology Security Technology
      • BS in Technology Management - Computer Science
      • BS in Information Technology - Network Management
    • • BS in Information Technology Administration and Management With No Declared Minor or Concentration
      • BS in Technology Management
  • Associate
    • • AS in Information Technology Administration and Management

  Which subject are you interested in?

  Select One... Business Design Health Care Public Safety Technology

  

• University of Phoenix

  Minimum eligibility requirements:

  • Must be a high school graduate or have completed GED

  School locations:

  • Online Learning
  • Alabama (1 campus)
  • Arkansas (1)
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  • California (26)
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  • Columbia (D.C.) (1)
  • Florida (6)
  • Georgia (5)
  • Hawaii (2)
  • Iowa (1)
  • Idaho (1)
  • Illinois (2)
  • Indiana (1)
  • Kansas (1)
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  • Louisiana (2)
  • Massachusetts (1)
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  • Tennessee (3)
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  • Utah (3)
  • Virginia (2)
  • Washington (1)
  • Wisconsin (1)

  Online and Classroom-Based Programs

  • Doctorate
    • • DM in Org. Leadership - Info Systems and Technology
  • Master
    • • MIS
    • • MBA with a concentration in Technology Management
  • Bachelor
    • • BS in IT - Information Systems Security
      • BS in IT - Business System Analysis
      • BS in IT - Software Engineering
    • • BS in IT - Web Development
      • BS in Criminal Justice Administration - Cybercrimes
      • BS in Information Technology - Advanced Networking
  • Associate
    • • AA in IT - Information Technology Support
      • AA in Information Technology - Desktop Support
    • • AA in Information Technology
      • AA in Information Technology/Web Administration
  • Non-Degree
    • • Information Systems Security Certificate

  Do you prefer online or campus based learning?

  Select One... Online Campus

  

• Strayer University

  Minimum eligibility requirements:

  • Must be a high school graduate or have completed GED

  School locations:

  • Online Learning

  Online Programs

  • Master
    • • MS in Information Systems - Computer Forensics Management
      • MS in Information Systems - Computer Security Management Concentration
    • • MS in Information Systems - IT Project Management
  • Bachelor
    • • BS in Information Systems - Computer Forensics Management
      • BS in Information Systems - Homeland Security and Information Systems Concentration
      • BS in Information Technology - Cyber Security Technology
    • • BS in Information Technology - Enterprise Security Technology
      • BS in Information Systems - Cyber Security Management
      • BS in Information Technology - Digital Forensics Technology
  • Associate
    • • AA in Information Systems
    • • AA in Information Technology

  What is your highest level of education?

  Select One... High school graduate Some college Associate degree Bachelor's degree Some post graduate Master's degree PhD or Professional Not yet completed high school

  

• Capella University

  Minimum eligibility requirements:

  • Must have either two or more years of college or active military status if you are under 24 years of age

  School locations:

  • Online Learning

  Online Programs

  • Doctorate
    • • PhD in Information Security
      • PhD in General IT
      • PhD in IT Management
    • • PhD in IT Project Management
      • DBA in Information Technology Management
  • Master
    • • MS in Information Assurance and Security
      • MBA in IT Management
    • • MS in General Info Systems and Tech Mgmt
  • Bachelor
    • • BS in Information Assurance and Security
      • BS in General IT
    • • BS in IT Project Management

  What degree are you interested in?

  Select One... Bachelor Master Doctorate