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12 Best Public Cybersecurity Universities in the United States

Of the 12 Public Cybersecurity universities in the United States, University of Alabama at Birmingham ranks highest on research impact (16,465,315 citations). The University of Alabama (#216 in United States) and Northern Arizona University (#283 in United States) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 14 courses to choose from.

12 universities · ranked best first

how we rank

By university type

How these universities are ranked

The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Alabama at Birmingham has the largest research record in this group, with 16,465,315 citations and an h-index of 996.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 12 public to 0 private institutions.

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 10 bachelor's and 2 master's. The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 93% are full-time and 1 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (93% of courses with a stated intake). University of New Haven offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

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

University of Alabama at Birmingham (#175 in United States), The University of Alabama (#216 in United States) and Northern Arizona University (#283 in United States) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

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

12 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

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

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do Public 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.

Can I study Public Cybersecurity online with a university in the United States?

1 of these courses are listed as online.

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

University of New Haven, with 2, ahead of University of Alabama at Birmingham (2).

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