In a continuation of our series of online degree programs, we explore the best online internet security degree undergraduate programs in the list below.
Just like we need to guard our streets with police officers and protect our borders with the military, the internet also needs people knowledgeable about security. Obtaining a bachelor's degree in Internet Security, sometimes called "Cybersecurity," can help you get your foot in the door as you pursue a career with private companies or a variety of government agencies – including the NSA, FBI, and CIA. Because of the types of courses included in an Internet Security program, it's actually pretty easy to earn your degree online. Distance education is particularly enticing to working adults and parents who need maximum control over their schedules.
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Methodology
We determined the 10 cheapest online bachelor's degree programs in Cybersecurity and related programs by first discovering all the schools that both offer B.S. or B.A. degrees in Security and also offer said programs 100% over the internet. Then, we identified the 10 cheapest among these using information from NCES/College Navigator (a service of the U.S. Department of Education). Note that for public schools, we tabulated their order in the ranking by using an average of in-state and out-of-state tuition rates.
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Cheap Online Internet Security Degree Programs Ranked
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