How many colleges in Tennessee offer Cybersecurity programs?

CampusPin currently lists 28 U.S. colleges and universities in Tennessee that offer Cybersecurity programs. The list updates daily as institutions report new program offerings to IPEDS.

What's the tuition for a Cybersecurity program in Tennessee?

Among the 28 Cybersecurity programs listed in Tennessee, published in-state tuition ranges from $4,519 to $54,892 (median around $15,891). Public institutions are typically lower for in-state students than private ones. Always verify the current cost of attendance with each school before applying.

What jobs can a Cybersecurity degree lead to?

A Cybersecurity degree commonly leads to roles such as Cybersecurity Analyst, Penetration Tester, Security Engineer, Incident Response Analyst. Typical pay (early-career; BLS figures are occupation-wide medians): $72,000–$120,000 early-career (BLS information-security analyst median $120,360).

Can I apply to a Cybersecurity program in Tennessee with the Common App?

Many Cybersecurity programs in Tennessee accept the Common Application. CampusPin tags each school's Common App acceptance, use the Common App filter on /results to narrow to programs you can apply to with one application.

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Cybersecurity colleges in Tennessee

CampusPin lists 28 U.S. colleges in Tennessee that offer Cybersecurity programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.

Cybersecurity prepares graduates to defend networks, systems, and data, combining computing fundamentals with offensive and defensive security techniques and the policy frameworks that govern them.

Schools in Tennessee that offer Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity programs in Tennessee: by the numbers

A quick comparison of the 28 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.

Schools listed

Public / private

13 / 15

Universities / 2-year

20 / 8

Cities represented

In-state tuition range

$4,519–$54,892

Median in-state tuition

$15,891

Lowest published in-state tuition

Walters State Community College

$4,519

Most selective

Omega Graduate School

40% acceptance

Largest by enrollment

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

36,184 students

Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.

What you'll study in a Cybersecurity program

Network and protocol security (TCP/IP, TLS, DNS security, firewalls, IDS/IPS)
Cryptography fundamentals and applied use
Penetration testing, ethical hacking, and red-team techniques
Secure software development practices and code review
Digital forensics and incident response
Risk management frameworks (NIST CSF, ISO 27001) and governance
Security operations center (SOC) workflows
Cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Where a Cybersecurity degree can lead

Cybersecurity Analyst
Penetration Tester
Security Engineer
Incident Response Analyst
Security Consultant
CISO (career path)

Typical pay: $72,000–$120,000 early-career (BLS information-security analyst median $120,360)

A Cybersecurity major covers network security, cryptography, secure software engineering, digital forensics, incident response, risk management, and the legal and regulatory frameworks (NIST, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS) governing information security. Most programs share a foundational year with Computer Science before diverging into security-specific upper-division coursework.

Demand has outpaced supply for years, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 33 % growth in information security analyst roles between 2023 and 2033, far above the 4 % average across all occupations. Cybersecurity graduates work in industry, financial services, healthcare, defense, and government.

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