The global shortage of cybersecurity professionals is estimated at 3.5 million unfilled positions in 2023, up from 1 million in 2014. Universities are responding to the labor crunch with diverse programs focused on cybercrime, cybersecurity, and related coursework. In this directory, we present M.S. in cybersecurity programs by U.S. region. We also provide a list of online programs.

HOT SCHOOLS

•  Florida International University College of Business, Miami, Florida. MBA in Cybersecurity Risk Management, Online. B.S. Offered: No
• Georgetown University, District of Columbia. Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in Cybersecurity Risk Management, Online or On-Campus. B.S. Offered: No
• Berkeley School of Information, Berkeley, Calif. Master of Information and Cybersecurity. B.S. Offered: No
• University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio. Master of Science in Information Technology. B.S. Offered: Yes
• Syracuse University College of Engineering and Computer Science, Syracuse, N.Y. Master of Science in Cybersecurity. B.S. Offered: No
• George Washington University, District of Columbia. Master of Engineering in Cybersecurity Policy and Compliance. B.S. Offered: No
• Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, Conn. Master of Science in Cybersecurity. B.S. Offered: Yes

NORTHEAST REGION 

• Bay Path University, Long Meadow, Mass. Master of Science in Cybersecurity Management. B.S. Offered: Yes
• Boston College, Chestnut Hill, Mass. Master of Science in Cybersecurity Policy and Governance. B.S. Offered: No
• Brown University, Providence, R.I. Executive Master in Cybersecurity. B.S. Offered: No
• Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pa. Master of Science in Information Security. B.S. Offered: No
• Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pa. Master of Science in Cybersecurity. B.S. Offered: Yes

• East Stroudsburg University, East Stroudsburg, Pa. Master of Science in Information Security. B.S. Offered: Yes
• Excelsior College, Albany, N.Y. Master of Science in Cybersecurity. B.S. Offered: No
• Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck, N.J. Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance (MSCSIA). B.S. Offered: No
• Fordham University, Bronx, N.Y. Master of Science in Cybersecurity. B.S. Offered: No
• Geneva College, Beaver Falls, Pa. Master of Science in Cybersecurity. B.S. Offered: No
• Heinz College – Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pa. Master of Science in Information Security Policy and Management (MSISPM). B.S. Offered: No
• John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY, New York, N.Y. Master of Science in Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity. B.S. Offered: Yes
• Marywood University, Scranton, Pa. Master of Science in Information Security. B.S. Offered: Yes
• Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry, N.Y. Master of Science in Cybersecurity. B.S. Offered: Yes
• Montclair State University, Montclair, N.J. Master of Science in Cybersecurity. B.S. Offered: No
• New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, N.J. Master of Science in Cyber Security and Privacy. B.S. Offered: No
• New York Institute of Technology, New York, N.Y. Master of Science in Cybersecurity. B.S. Offered: No
• Niagara University, Niagara County, N.Y. Master of Science in Information Security & Digital Forensics (ISDF). B.S. Offered: No
• Northeastern University, Boston, Mass. Master of Science in Cybersecurity. B.S. Offered: Yes
• Robert Morris University, Morris Township, Pa. Master of Science in Information Security and Assurance. B.S. Offered: Yes
• Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, N.Y. Computing Security Master of Science. B.S. Offered: Yes
• Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, Conn. Master of Science in Cybersecurity. B.S. Offered: Yes
• Saint Peter’s University, Jersey City, N.J. Master of Science in Cybersecurity. B.S. Offered: No
• State University of New York Polytechnic Institute (SUNY), Utica, N.Y. MS in Cybersecurity: Network and Computer Security. B.S. Offered: No
• Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, N.J. Master of Science in Cybersecurity. B.S. Offered: Yes
• Temple University, Philadelphia, Pa. Master of Science in Information Technology Auditing and Cybersecurity. B.S. Offered: No
• Thomas College, Waterville, Maine. Master of Science in Cybersecurity. B.S. Offered: Yes
• University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, Mass. Master of Science Degree in Security Studies: Cyber Security Concentration. B.S. Offered: No
• University of New Haven, West Haven, Conn. Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Networks. B.S. Offered: Yes
• Villanova University College of Engineering, Villanova, Pa. Master of Science in Cybersecurity. B.S. Offered: No
• Yeshiva University – Katz School of Science and Health, New York, N.Y. Master of Science in Cybersecurity. B.S. Offered: No

DC METRO REGION 

• American National University, Roanoke Valley, Va. Master of Science in Cybersecurity. B.S. Offered: Yes
• ECPI University, Virginia Beach, Va. Master of Science in Cybersecurity. B.S. Offered: Yes
• George Mason University, Fairfax, Va. Master of Science in Information Security and Assurance. B.S. Offered: Yes
• George Mason Volgenau School of Engineering, Fairfax, Va. Executive Management of Secure Information Systems MS. B.S. Offered: Yes
• George Washington University, District of Columbia. Master of Science in Cybersecurity in Computer Science. B.S. Offered: No
• Georgetown University, District of Columbia. Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in Cybersecurity Risk Management, Online or On-Campus. B.S. Offered: No
• Hampton University, Hampton, Va. Master of Science in Information Assurance. B.S. Offered: No
• Hood College, Frederick, Md. Master of Science in Cybersecurity. B.S. Offered: No
• Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Md. Master of Science in Cybersecurity, Master of Science in Security Informatics. B.S. Offered: No
• Marshall University, Huntington, W.V. Master of Science in Cybersecurity. B.S. Offered: No
• Marymount University, Arlington, Va. Master of Science in Cybersecurity. B.S. Offered: Yes
• Norfolk State University, Norfolk, Va. Master of Science in Cybersecurity. B.S. Offered: No
• Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Va. Master of Science in Cybersecurity. B.S. Offered: Yes
• Regent University, Virginia Beach, Va. Master of Science in Cybersecurity. B.S. Offered: Yes
• SANS Technology Institute, Bethesda, Md. Master of Science in Information Security Engineering: MSISE. B.S. Offered: No
• Stratford University, Falls Church, Va. Master of Science in Cyber Security Leadership and Policy. B.S. Offered: No
• Strayer University, Herndon, Va. Master of Science in Information Assurance. B.S. Offered: No
• University of Charleston, Charleston, W.Va. Master of Science in Cyber Security,  B.S. Offered: Yes
• University of Maryland – Baltimore County, Baltimore, Md. Master’s in Professional Studies: Cybersecurity. B.S. Offered: Yes
• University of Maryland Institute for Advanced Computer Studies, College Park, Md. Master of Engineering in Cybersecurity. B.S. Offered: No
• University of Maryland University College, Largo, Md. Master of Science in Cybersecurity Management and Policy, Master of Science in Cybersecurity Technology, Master of Science in Digital Forensics and Cyber Investigation, Master of Science in Information Technology: Information Assurance. B.S. Offered: Yes
• Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Va. Master of Science in Computer and Information Systems Security. B.S. Offered: No
• Virginia University of Science & Technology, Tysons Corner, Va. Master of Science in Cybersecurity & Information Assurance (MSCIA). B.S. Offered: No

SOUTHEAST REGION 

• Augusta University, Augusta, Ga. Master of Science in Information Security Management. BS Offered: Yes
• Columbus State University, Columbus, Ga. Master of Science in Cybersecurity Management. B.S. Offered: Yes
• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, Fla. Master of Science in Cybersecurity Engineering, Master of Science in Cybersecurity Management and Policy. B.S. Offered: Yes
•  Florida International University College of Business, Miami, Florida. MBA in Cybersecurity Risk Management, Online. B.S. Offered: No
• Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, Fla. Master of Science in Information Assurance and Cybersecurity. B.S. Offered: No
• Florida State University, Tallahassee, Fla. Master of Science in Cybersecurity. BS Offered: Yes
• Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech), Atlanta, Ga. Master of Science in Cybersecurity – Information Security track. B.S. Offered: No
• Keiser University, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Master of Science in Information Security. B.S. Offered: Yes
• Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Master of Science in Information Assurance & Cybersecurity, Master of Science in Cybersecurity Management. B.S. Offered: No
• Saint Leo University, Saint Leo, Fla. Master of Science in Cybersecurity. B.S. Offered: Yes
• Thomas University, Miami Gardens, Fla. Master of Science in Cyber Security Management. B.S. Offered: No
• University of Delaware College of Engineering, Newark, Del. Master of Science in Cybersecurity. B.S. Offered: No
• University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, N.C. Master of Science in Cyber Security. B.S. Offered: No
• University of Tampa, Tampa, Fla. Master of Science in Cybersecurity. B.S. Offered: Yes 
• University of South Florida, Tampa, Fla. Master of Science in Cybersecurity. B.S. Offered: No
• University of West Florida, Pensacola, Fla. Master of Science in Cybersecurity. B.S. Offered: Yes

MIDWEST REGION 

• Air Force Institute of Technology, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. Master of Science in Cyber Operations, B.S. Offered: No
• Bellevue University, Bellevue, Neb. Master of Science in Cybersecurity. B.S. Offered: Yes
• Dakota State University, Madison S.D. Master of Science in Cyber Defense. B.S. Offered: Yes
• Davenport University, Grand Rapids, Mich. Master of Science – Information Assurance and Cyber Security. B.S. Offered: Yes
• DePaul University, Chicago, Ill. Master of Science in Cybersecurity. B.S. Offered: Yes
• Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Mich. Master of Science in Cybersecurity. B.S. Offered: Yes
• Ferris State University, Big Rapids, Mich. Master of Science in Information Security and Intelligence. B.S. Offered: Yes
• Friends University, Wichita, Kan. Master of Science in Cybersecurity. B.S. Offered: Yes
• Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, Ill. Master of Science in Cyber Forensics and Security. B.S. Offered: No
• Illinois State University, Normal, Ill. Master of Science in Information Systems – Network and Security Management. B.S. Offered: Yes
• Indiana University Bloomington, Bloomington, Ind. Master of Science in Secure Computing, Master of Science in Cybersecurity Risk Management. B.S. Offered: No
• Lewis University, Romeoville, Ill. Master of Science in Information Security. B.S. Offered: No
• Lindenwood University, Saint Charles, Mo. Master of Science in Cybersecurity Management. B.S. Offered: No
• Michigan Technological University, Houghton, Mich. Master of Science in Cybersecurity. B.S. Offered: No
• Missouri State University, Springfield, Mo. Cybersecurity Master’s Degree Program. B.S. Offered: No
• Oakland University, Rochester, Mich. Master of Science in Cyber Security. B.S. Offered: No
• Purdue University, West Lafayette, Ind. Master of Science in Information Security for Computing Professionals (ISCP). BS Offered: Yes
• Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, Mo. Master’s in Cybersecurity. B.S. Offered: Yes
• St. Cloud State University, Saint Cloud, Minn. Master of Science in Information Assurance. B.S. Offered: Yes
• University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, Mo. Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance. B.S. Offered: Yes
• University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio. Master of Science in Information Technology. B.S. Offered: Yes
• University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit, Mich. Master of Science in Information Assurance with major in Cybersecurity. B.S. Offered: Yes
• University of Findlay, Findlay, Ohio. Master of Science in Applied Security and Analytics. B.S. Offered: No
• University of Minnesota – Technological Leadership Institute, Minneapolis, Minn. Master of Science in Security Technologies (MSST). B.S. Offered: No
• University of Nebraska at Omaha, Omaha, Neb. Master of Science in Cybersecurity. B.S. Offered: Yes
• Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Mo. M.S. in Cybersecurity Engineering. B.S. Offered: No
• Webster University,  Louis, Mo. Master of Science in Cybersecurity. B.S. Offered: No
• Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio. Master of Science in Cyber Security. B.S. Offered: No

SOUTH CENTRAL REGION

• Auburn University at Montgomery, Montgomery, Ala. Master of Science in Cybersystems & Information Security. B.S. Offered: No
• Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Okla. Master of Science in Information Assurance. B.S. Offered: No
• Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, Texas. Master of Science in Information Assurance and Security. B.S. Offered: Yes
• Mary’s University, San Antonio, Texas. Master of Science in Cybersecurity. B.S. Offered: No
• Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, Miss. M.S. in Cyber Security and Operations. B.S. Offered: No
• South Arkansas University, Magnolia, Ark. Master of Science in Computer and Information Science – Cyber Security and Privacy. B.S. Offered: Yes
• Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas. Master of Science in Cyber Security. B.S. Offered: No
• Sullivan University, Louisville / Lexington, Ky. Master of Science in Cyber Security. B.S. Offered: Yes
• Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, Ala. Master of Science in Information Systems and Security Management. B.S. Offered: No
• University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Ala. Master of Science in Cyber-Security. B.S. Offered: Yes
• University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville Ala. Master of Science in Cybersecurity, Master of Science in Cybersecurity – Management. B.S. Offered: Yes
• University of Dallas, Irving, Texas. Master of Science  in Cybersecurity, Master of Science in Cyber Intelligence. B.S. Offered: No
• University of Houston, Houston, Texas. Master of Science in Information System Security. B.S. Offered: No

MOUNTAIN REGION

• Colorado Technical University, Colorado Springs, Colo. Master of Science in Cybersecurity Policy. B.S. Offered: Yes
• Regis University, Denver, Colo. Master of Science in Information Assurance. B.S. Offered: Yes
• University of Advancing Technology, Tempe, Ariz. Master of Science in Cyber Security. B.S. Offered: Yes
• University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, Colo. Master of Science in Technology, Cybersecurity and Policy. BS Offered: No
• University of Denver / Ritchie School of Engineering & Computer Science, Denver, Colo. Master of Science in Cybersecurity. B.S. Offered: No
• University of New Mexico-Main Campus, Albuquerque, N.M. Master of Science in Information Systems and Assurance. B.S. Offered: No
• Utah Valley University, Orem, Utah. Master of Science in Cybersecurity. B.S. Offered: No

WEST REGION 

• California State University-San Bernardino, San Bernardino, Calif. Master of Science in National Cyber Security Studies. BS Offered: No
• California State University San Marcos, San Marcos, Calif. Master of Science in Cybersecurity. B.S. Offered: No
• University of Southern California Viterbi, Los Angeles, Calif. Master of Science in Cyber Security Engineering. B.S. Offered: No
• University of Washington Bothell, Bothell, Wash. Master of Science in Cyber Security Engineering. B.S. Offered: No
• University of Washington Tacoma, Tacoma, Wash. Master of Cybersecurity and Leadership. B.S. Offered: No

ONLINE PROGRAMS 

• American Military University, Charles Town, W.Va. Master Of Science in Cybersecurity Studies. B.S. Offered: Yes
• American Public University, Charles Town W.Va. Master of Science in Cybersecurity Studies. B.S. Offered: Yes
• Bellevue University, Bellevue, Neb. Master of Science in Cybersecurity. B.S. Offered: Yes 
• Berkeley School of Information, Berkeley, Calif. Master of Information and Cybersecurity. B.S. Offered: No
• Brandeis University, Waltham, Mass. Master of Science in Information Security Leadership. B.S. Offered: No
• California University of Pennsylvania, California, Pa. Professional Science Master’s in Cybersecurity. B.S. Offered: No
• Capella University, Minneapolis, Minn. Master of Science in Information Assurance and Security. B.S. Offered: Yes
• Capitol Technology University, Laurel, Md. Master of Science in Cybersecurity, Master of Science in Cyber Analytics. B.S. Offered: Yes
• Champlain College, Burlington, Vt. Master of Science in Information Security Operations. B.S. Offered: Yes
• City University of Seattle, Master of Science in Information Security, Cyber Security Environment, Seattle, Wash. B.S. Offered: Yes
• Colorado Christian University, Lakewood, Colo. Master of Science in Cyber Security. B.S. Offered: No
• DePaul University, Chicago, Ill. Master of Science in Cybersecurity. B.S. Offered: Yes
• EC-Council University, Albuquerque, N.M. Master of Science in Cyber Security. B.S. Offered: Yes
• Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, Ill. Master of Science in Cybersecurity. B.S. Offered: Yes
•  Florida International University College of Business, Miami, Florida. MBA in Cybersecurity Risk Management, Online. B.S. Offered: No
• Florida Tech, Melbourne, Fla. Master of Science in Information Technology/Cybersecurity. B.S. Offered: No
• George Washington University, District of Columbia. Master of Engineering in Cybersecurity Policy and Compliance. B.S. Offered: No
• Georgetown University, District of Columbia. Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in Cybersecurity Risk Management, Online or On-Campus. B.S. Offered: No
• Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech), Atlanta, Ga. Online Master of Science in Cybersecurity. B.S. Offered: No
• Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, Ariz. Master of Science in Cybersecurity. B.S. Offered: Yes
• Iowa State University College of Engineering, Ames, Iowa. Master of Science in Information Assurance. B.S. Offered: Yes
• James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Va. Master of Science in Information Security. B.S. Offered: No
• John Brown University, Siloam Springs, Ark. Master of Science in Cybersecurity. B.S. Offered: No
• La Salle University, Philadelphia, Pa. Master of Science in Cyber Security. B.S. Offered: No
• Liberty University, Lynchburg, Va. Master of Science in Cyber Security. B.S. Offered: Yes
• Marshall University, Huntington, W.V. Master of Science in Cybersecurity. B.S. Offered: No
• Maryville University, St. Louis, Mo. Master’s in Cyber Security. B.S. Offered: Yes
• National University, San Diego, Calif. Master of Science in Cyber Security and Information Assurance. B.S. Offered: Yes
• New York University Tandon School of Engineering, Brooklyn, N.Y. Master of Science in Cybersecurity. B.S. Offered: No
• Norwich University, Northfield, Vt. Master of Science in Information Security & Assurance. B.S. Offered: Yes
• Northcentral University (NCU), Scottsdale, Ariz. Master of Science in Cybersecurity B.S. Offered: No
• Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Master of Science in Information Assurance & Cybersecurity, Master of Science in Cybersecurity Management. B.S. Offered: No
• Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Va. Master of Science in Cybersecurity. B.S. Offered: Yes
• Our Lady of the Lake University, San Antonio, Texas. Master of Science in Information Systems and Security. B.S. Offered: Yes
• Penn State University (Penn State World Campus), University Park, Pa. Master of Professional Studies in Information Sciences – Cybersecurity and Information Assurance. B.S. Offered: Yes
• Quinnipiac University, Hamden, Conn. Master of Science in Cybersecurity. B.S. Offered: No
• Purdue Global, West Lafayette, Ind. Master of Science in Cybersecurity Management. B.S. Offered: Yes
• Regent University, Virginia Beach, Va. Master of Science in Cybersecurity. B.S. Offered: Yes
• Roger Williams University, Bristol, R.I. Master of Science in Cybersecurity. B.S. Offered: Yes
• Saint Louis University, Saint Louis, Mo. Master of Science in Cybersecurity. B.S. Offered: Yes
• Southern Methodist University (SMU), Dallas, Texas. Master of Science in Cybersecurity. B.S. Offered: Yes
• Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, N.H. Master of Science in Cyber Security. B.S. Offered: Yes
• Southern Utah University, Cedar City, Utah. Master of Science in Cyber Security and Information Assurance. B.S. Offered: No
• St. Bonaventure University, Allegany, N.Y. Master of Science in Cybersecurity. B.S. Offered: Yes
• Saint Joseph’s University, Philadelphia, Pa. Master of Science in Cybersecurity. B.S. Offered: No
• Saint Louis University (SLU), Saint Louis, Mo. Master of Science in Cybersecurity. B.S. Offered: Yes
• Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, Winona, Minn. Master of Science in Cybersecurity. B.S. Offered: Yes
• State University of New York Polytechnic Institute (SUNY), Utica, N.Y. MS in Cybersecurity: Network and Computer Security. B.S. Offered: No
• Stevenson University, Pikesville, Md. Master of Science in Cyber and Digital Forensics. B.S. Offered: Yes
• Syracuse University College of Engineering and Computer Science, Syracuse, N.Y. Master of Science in Cybersecurity. B.S. Offered: No
• Tulane University School of Professional Advancement (SoPA), New Orleans, La. Master of Science in Cybersecurity Management. BS Offered: No
• University of Arizona (UA Online), Tucson, Ariz. Master’s in Cybersecurity. B.S. Offered: Yes
• University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio. Master of Science in Information Technology. B.S. Offered: Yes
• University of Delaware, Newark, Del. Master of Science in Cybersecurity. BS Offered: No
• University of Fairfax, Roanoke, Va. Master of Science in Cybersecurity Management. B.S. Offered: No
• University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Princess Anne, Md. Master of Science in Cybersecurity Engineering Technology. B.S. Offered: No
• University of Maryland, Francis King Carey School of Law, Baltimore, Md. Master of Science in Cybersecurity Law. B.S. Offered: No
• University of New Hampshire (UNH Online), Durham, N.H. Master of Cybersecurity Policy and Risk Management. B.S. Offered: No
• University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, N.D. Master of Science in Cyber Security. B.S. Offered: Yes
• University of Rhode Island, Kingston, R.I. Professional Science Masters Degree in Cyber Security. B.S. Offered: No
• University of San Diego, San Diego, Calif. Master of Science in Cyber Security Operations and Leadership, M.S. in Cyber Security Engineering. B.S. Offered: No
• University of Southern California (USC Online), Los Angeles, Calif. Master of Science in Cyber Security Engineering. BS Offered: No
• University of the Cumberlands, Williamsburg, Ky. Master of Science in Information Systems Security. B.S. Offered: No
• University of Tulsa, Tandy School of Computer Science, The Master of Science in Cyber Security Professional Track, Tulsa, Okla. B.S. Offered: No
• University of West Florida, Pensacola, Fla. Master of Science in Cybersecurity. B.S. Offered: Yes
• Utica College, Utica, N.Y. Master of Science in Cybersecurity. B.S. Offered: Yes
• Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, Ind. Master of Science in Cyber Security. B.S. Offered: No
• Western Governors University (WGU), Salt Lake City, Utah. Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance. B.S. Offered: Yes
• Western Governors University (WGU) Nevada, Las Vegas, Nev. Master of Science, Cybersecurity and Information Assurance. B.S. Offered: No
• Wilmington University, New Castle, Del. Master of Science in Cybersecurity. B.S. Offered: Yes

– Steve Morgan is founder and Editor-in-Chief at Cybersecurity Ventures.

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