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9 Best Cybersecurity Bachelor's Universities in the United States 2026

This ranks Computer Science & IT bachelor’s options in the United States for 2026. It is for applicants comparing undergraduate study choices across different universities.

Ranked by our transparent composite score, with QS rankings, tuition fees and entry requirements.

9 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
1
CU City University logo

City University

United States · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
2
NU National University logo

National University

United States · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
4
SU Shenandoah University logo

Shenandoah University

United States · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
9
UA The University of Alabama logo

The University of Alabama

United States · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities worldwide for Bachelor's Cybersecurity?

Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include City University, National University, Northern Arizona University. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.

How much does a Bachelor's in Cybersecurity cost abroad?

Tuition varies by university and is indicative on each profile — public universities are generally the most affordable, while private and international branch campuses charge more. Scholarships can reduce costs significantly.

Can international students study Cybersecurity abroad?

Yes. Most programmes are taught in English and open to international students, who apply for a student visa through the immigration authority after accepting an offer.

How are these universities ranked?

We use a transparent composite score combining QS World/Asia positions, your destination country’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. See our ranking methodology for the exact weights.

Studying Cybersecurity at Bachelor's level abroad

your destination country is a popular, affordable destination for Cybersecurity at Bachelor's level, with provincially accredited programmes taught in English at both public and private universities, plus international branch campuses. The universities above are ordered by our composite ranking score, which combines QS World and QS Americas positions, your destination country’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — with no paid placement.

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A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science & IT is an undergraduate route into computing study. It suits applicants who want a first degree before moving into technical work or further study, but the exact curriculum and entry path should be confirmed with each university.

The universities in this group are all public. Some are in larger-city settings and others in smaller-town settings, which can affect living costs and campus experience, but that location detail is not specified for each university. Fees are also not published for these options, so applicants need to confirm tuition directly with the university they are considering.

Before applying, verify the programme content, entry requirements, tuition, and any application deadline. You should also confirm the exact campus location and whether the degree is available in the format you need, since those details are not included here.