Nova Southeastern University

Davie, FL

Most Affordable Online Master’s in Cybersecurity Degrees

Credits required to graduate	30
Acceptance rate	91%
Enrolled	108
Tuition	28500
Average undergraduate GPA	2.93

Nova Southeastern University ranked No. 15 on Fortune’s list of the best online master’s in cybersecurity programs in 2022. The program does not require applicants to submit the GRE to qualify for admission. Last year, students accepted into this program had a 2.93 undergraduate GPA, on average. No letters of recommendation are required and international applicants are required to submit one of four English proficiency tests The 30-credit hour program has a one-year retention rate of 71%.

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Best Master’s in Cybersecurity

Acceptance rate	60%
Graduation rate	33%
One-year retention rate	86%
Approx. total program cost, out-of-state U.S. residents	$29,370

Nova Southeastern University offers an in-person master's program in cyber defense that can be completed in one year. No standardized test scores are required for admission, except for English proficiency exams such as TOEFL, Duolingo, IELTS, or PTE for international students. On average, there are eight students per core cybersecurity course. Admissions are rolling throughout the year, and the total program cost for out-of-state U.S. residents is approximately $29,370. The average undergraduate GPA of 2023–24 enrollees was 3.05.

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Best Online Master’s in Computer Science

Retention rate	66.67%
Acceptance rate	38.78%
Graduation rate	100.00%
Tuition per credit, out-of-state	$ 979

Nova Southeastern University does not require requires standardized tests for application to its online master's in computer science program—except for Enligsh proficiency scores when English is not the applicant's native language. There is no minimum years of work experience required to apply. For students six concentraitons are available, such as AI, cyber defense, and real-world computing, and the program can be completed on either a full- or part-time basis. The application process is rolling.

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Best In-Person Master’s in Computer Science

Retention rate	80%
Acceptance rate	74%
Graduation rate	25%
Tuition per credit, out-of-state	$979

Nova Southeastern University's master's in computer science takes about 12 months to complete, and applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Letters of recommendation and test scores are not required to apply. Students can concentrate in one of six topics, such as AI, cyber defense, and data science. The 2023–24 graduating class had about eight students.

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Best Online Master’s in Cybersecurity

Retention rate	73%
Acceptance rate	66%
Graduation rate	57%

Nova Southeastern University’s online Master’s in Cybersecurity is a one-year program that requires 30 credits and costs a total of $29,370 in tuition. The program follows rolling admissions and does not require standardized tests, except for English proficiency exams for non-native speakers (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, or PTE). It incorporates current trends in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, aligned with NSA Center of Academic Excellence standards. Lastly, students can begin the program year-round and complete it on an accelerated timeline.

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Advance your Future with an M.S. degree in Computing from NSU

12-Month Accelerated Online Programs

With seven M.S. programs to choose from - including computer science, cybersecurity management, data analytics, information technology, and more - accelerate your degree with 8-week courses designed to be completed in just one year. A M.S. degree from NSU's College of Computing and Engineering will help you gain the skills that Fortune 500 companies and government security agencies look for in leaders. No GRE/GMAT Required.

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