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Carnegie Mellon University · School of Computer Science
School of Computer Science undergraduates can complete a five-course Security and Privacy concentration covering computer security, cryptography, secure system design, a usability or policy course and a depth elective.
Not verified whether this degree admits first-year students or only applicants with prior credits.
Formal catalog concentration, but it is available to all School of Computer Science students (not tied to one degree); recorded under the B.S. in Computer Science. Confirm how it appears on the diploma/transcript. Included by the owner (bulk decision, 12 October 2026).
Catalog-listed SCS concentration with five required course areas (minimum 48 units), including Introduction to Computer Security, cryptography and secure system design.
Source: coursecatalog.web.cmu.edu · verified October 11, 2026We list cybersecurity bachelor's, master's and research doctorates at institutionally accredited US schools — dedicated degrees and formal concentrations, never certificates or electives-only degrees. Eligibility rules
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| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students — Undergraduate tuition, first-years entering Fall 2026From the school-wide rate table for this level | $69,702 | per academic year · 2026-2027Source: cmu.edu · verified October 11, 2026 |
Program-specific scholarships: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
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