An independent directory of US cybersecurity degree programs
Ames, IAPublic HLCIowa State Online
NSA CAE-CD · 1999 - 2027NSA CAE-R · 2009 - 2029ABET-accredited program: 1
Iowa State University's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering administers an on-campus BS in Cyber Security Engineering. The interdepartmental Cyber Security graduate major offers a Master of Science (thesis or non-thesis, on campus or online) and an online, coursework-only Master of Engineering, coordinated by the Center for Cybersecurity Innovation & Outreach.
3 programs verified so far (1 bachelor's, 2 master's). The school may offer more cybersecurity programs than we have verified; certificates and associate degrees are not listed.
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Institutional accreditation — accredited · since January 1, 1916 · next review 08/31/2036
Recognized by: U.S. Department of Education
Source: ope.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026Institutional accreditation covers the institution. It does not mean every program is ABET-accredited — ABET accredits individual programs, and we show it only for the program ABET lists.
CAE in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD)
Designation period: 1999 - 2027 · Designation for institutions whose validated program of study meets the NCAE-C cyber defense criteria.
Validated program(s) of study listed in the directory: Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security Engineering (POS-CD)
Source: maps.caecommunity.org · verified October 11, 2026CAE in Cyber Research (CAE-R)
Designation period: 2009 - 2029 · Designation for institutions with a cybersecurity research program meeting the NCAE-C research criteria (typically doctoral-granting).
Validated program(s) of study listed in the directory: Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security Engineering (POS-CD)
Source: maps.caecommunity.org · verified October 11, 2026The school states: “The Center for Cybersecurity Innovation & Outreach states it has been designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (CAE-C) Education by the NSA four times since 1999.” Source: grad-college.iastate.edu · verified October 11, 2026
The NCAE-C directory lists this school with a CyberCorps Scholarship for Service program. Both carry service obligations and citizenship requirements — see how they work. Source: maps.caecommunity.org · verified October 11, 2026
Online student services: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
CyberCorps: Scholarship for Service (SFS) Service scholarship
Full tuition for up to two years of graduate study, $37,000 per year stipend and $6,000 per year for books, travel and professional certifications; funds six MS students per year.
Eligibility: U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident with a BS in Cyber Security Engineering or a closely related field; minimum 3.3 GPA, two recommendation letters, personal statement and ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance; full-time enrollment in the on-campus MS in Cyber Security with a thesis.
Obligation: Work in a cybersecurity-related role in a government agency for at least two years (equal to the scholarship length); internship before graduation; failure to serve requires repayment.
How to apply: Application review, faculty interview and final selection.
Source: cyio.iastate.edu · verified October 11, 2026