4 Best PhD Cybersecurity Universities in the United States

Augusta University tops our list of 4 PhD Cybersecurity universities in the United States on research impact (3,770,178 citations). It is followed by University of Idaho (#277 in United States) and Marymount University (#308 in United States). Across the whole list there are 4 courses to choose from.

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1Best overall

#227 in United States United States

Augusta University

Public University · 1 course in PhD Cybersecurity

PhD in Intelligence, Defense, and Cybersecurity PolicyPhD / Doctorate

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—International

Admissions open

#227 in United States · by research impact

3,770,178 citations · h-index 492

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2Top pick

#277 in United States United States

University of Idaho

Public University · 1 course in PhD Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity PhDPhD / Doctorate

—Tuition (indicative)

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—Students

—International

Admissions open

#277 in United States · by research impact

2,184,563 citations · h-index 431

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3Top pick

#308 in United States United States

Marymount University

Public University · 1 course in PhD Cybersecurity

CybersecurityPhD / Doctorate

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

—Students

—International

Admissions open

#308 in United States · by research impact

1,578,390 citations · h-index 377

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#2,013 in United States United States

Walsh College

Public University · 1 course in PhD Cybersecurity

PhD in Technology - Cybersecurity SpecializationPhD / Doctorate

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—International

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#2,013 in United States · by research impact

1,095 citations · h-index 21

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How these universities are ranked

The rest are ordered by research impact. Augusta University has the largest research record in this group, with 3,770,178 citations and an h-index of 492.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 4 public to 0 private institutions.

Levels, lengths and start dates

The usual length is 4–6 years and 78 credits. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (25% of courses with a stated intake). Walsh College offers the widest choice, with 1 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for PhD Cybersecurity in the United States?

Augusta University (#227 in United States), University of Idaho (#277 in United States) and Marymount University (#308 in United States) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer PhD Cybersecurity in the United States?

4 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a PhD Cybersecurity course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 4–6 years, with 78 credits the next most common.

When do PhD Cybersecurity courses start in the United States?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most PhD Cybersecurity courses in the United States?

Walsh College, with 1, ahead of University of Idaho (1).

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