Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Maine (2027)

• Bachelor's

  Top Score40.9 out of 100

  University of Maine at Augusta

  Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity

  Maine · B.S.

  University of Maine at Augusta's B.S. Review
• Master's

  Top Score57.3 out of 100

  University of Southern Maine

  Master of Science in Cybersecurity

  Maine · M.S.

  University of Southern Maine's M.S. Review

Maine's online cybersecurity options are small but varied. Two public campuses, the University of Southern Maine in Portland and the University of Maine at Augusta, sit alongside one private college, Thomas College in Waterville. The lowest per-credit rate here is $548, and the median across these programs is $642.

Most of what Maine offers is at the master's level, so a high school graduate or transfer student will want to look closely at the Augusta bachelor's. If you want a wider choice of bachelor's degrees, our list of online bachelor's programs in cybersecurity covers schools in other states.

A program appears here when the school is based in Maine and the degree can be taken online, with the school's own pages confirming it. We read each program's price, credits, courses and admissions rules from those pages, checked in October 2026.

Maine has 4 qualifying programs, so every one is included. Within each degree level, the order comes from our shared scoring. The methodology page explains each measure and where the data comes from.

• School based in Maine, program delivered online
• In-state rate shown when the school publishes one
• Scored on the same seven factors as every list and ranked inside its degree level

Scores combine seven published factors. The methodology page shows each weight and rubric.

Decide Between a Thesis, a Capstone and a Management Track

The three master's degrees end differently. The University of Southern Maine program lets you finish through a thesis or a capstone on a topic of your choosing, which suits you if you might go on to research or want a project to show employers.

The University of Maine at Augusta master's asks for a proposal and presentation first, then a capstone or thesis. The Thomas College degree points toward leadership instead, with courses in Foundations of Homeland Security and Managerial Risk Analysis and Decision Making.

Check the Admissions Rules Before You Apply

Each master's asks for something different. The University of Southern Maine wants a bachelor's degree with a cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher plus prior academic or work experience in information technology, cybersecurity or a related field. It does not require the GRE, and applications are due August 1 for fall and December 15 for spring.

The University of Maine at Augusta asks for a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution, an essay and possibly an interview with program faculty. If your degree is in another field, that essay is where you explain how you got interested in security and what you plan to do with the degree.

Plan the Real Cost, Fees Included

At the University of Southern Maine, 30 credits at $548 come to $16,440 in tuition. Mandatory fees of $107 per credit raise the per-credit total to $655, so budget for both numbers. Because the e-tuition rate is the same for every student, Maine residents and out-of-state students pay alike.

Thomas College lists $735 per credit, which is $22,050 for 30 credits. Its fees come to $575 or $1,355 depending on the tier, putting the total at $22,625 or $23,406. Ask the school which fee tier applies to you. Ask the University of Maine at Augusta admissions office for its current rate.

Look at Labs, Internships and Designations if You Are Starting Out

If you are new to the field, the University of Maine at Augusta bachelor's gives you the most hands-on structure in the state. Coursework includes activities in the Cyber Range, and you complete an internship arranged with a faculty coordinator. Credit for Prior Learning may apply to the internship if you already work in IT.

The school says the bachelor's has held a National Security Agency Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education designation since 2014, most recently redesignated for academic years 2019 to 2024. Check the current status on the school's page and the NSA list before you apply.