Iowa State University

Ames, IA
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Best Master’s in Cybersecurity for 2024

  • ACCEPTANCE RATE
  • 64%
  • AVERAGE UNDERGRADUATE GPA
  • 3.48
  • CREDITS REQUIRED TO GRADUATE
  • 30
  • ENROLLED
  • 32
  • TUITION
  • $752 per credit

Iowa State University doesn’t require applicants to submit a GRE score to qualify for admission to its master’s degree program in cybersecurity, though three letters of recommendation are required. In the 2021-2022 academic year, students accepted into this program had a 3.48 undergraduate GPA, on average. International applicants are required to submit TOEFL scores. The 30 credit-hour program has an acceptance rate of 64%, and the application deadline is July 15.

Best Online Master’s in Cybersecurity for 2024

  • ACCEPTANCE RATE, 2023-24
  • 100%
  • AVERAGE UNDERGRADUATE GPA, 2023-24 ENROLLEES
  • 3.19
  • GRADUATION RATE
  • DNP
  • NUMBER OF APPLICANTS IN 2023-24
  • 25
  • ONE-YEAR RETENTION RATE
  • DNP
  • SIZE OF 2022-2023 GRADUATING CLASS
  • 3

Iowa State University does not require standarized testing to apply for its online cybersecurity master’s, but three letters of recommendation are needed. International students must submit a TOEFL score. Alumni earn $91,500 in median annual salary four months post-program. The deadline to apply for fall 2024 admission is July 15. Tuition per year is about $24,000.

Most Affordable Online Master’s in Cybersecurity Degrees for 2024

  • ACCEPTANCE RATE
  • 100%
  • AVERAGE UNDERGRADUATE GPA
  • 3.8
  • CREDITS REQUIRED TO GRADUATE
  • 24
  • ENROLLED
  • 18
  • TUITION
  • $21,798.75

Iowa State University ranked No. 12 on Fortune’s list of the best online master’s in cybersecurity programs in 2022. The cybersecurity program does not require applicants to submit the GRE to qualify for admission into its online master’s in cybersecurity degree program. Last year, students accepted into this program had an average undergraduate GPA of 3.8. Three letters of recommendation are required and international applicants are required to submit a TOEFL test or IELTS score. This program has a one-year retention rate of 67%.