Bellevue University Cybersecurity Program Ranks No. 1 in Affordability for 2026
University’s online Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity equips students with high-demand skills for today’s digital landscape
Bellevue University’s online Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity has been ranked No. 1 for affordability in Learn.org’s 2026 rankings, reinforcing the University’s commitment to accessible, career-focused education. The recognition highlights Bellevue’s ability to deliver high-demand cybersecurity skills while maintaining strong value for students pursuing in-demand technology careers.
Key Facts
- Bellevue University's Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity program earns No. 1 in Learn.org’s 10 Most Affordable Online Cybersecurity Degrees for 2026.
- The program prepares students with hands-on experience in cybersecurity tools and techniques.
- The Curriculum emphasizes technical skills and a risk-based approach to security.
- Students can align learning with three in-demand workforce roles: Protect and Defend, Oversee and Govern, Securely Provision.
- The Ranking based on factors including affordability, academic quality, accreditation, and student outcomes.
Cybersecurity today is not just a technical discipline — it’s a business, societal, and national security priority. Our cybersecurity curriculum is intentionally designed to be accessible to beginners while still developing the technical depth employers expect. Students gain hands-on experience in areas such as Python programming, risk management, security controls, and incident response, preparing them to assess real-world threats and protect critical systems across government, defense, and private-sector environments.
Program Features Hands-On Experience
The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity program gives students hands-on experience with the tools and techniques today’s organizations rely on to protect critical data. The curriculum emphasizes building technical skills and a risk-based approach to security, preparing graduates to safeguard complex systems in a wide range of industries.
A signature feature of the program is enabling students to choose a program path, which aligns to one of three in-demand cybersecurity workforce roles: Protect and Defend, Oversee and Govern, and Securely Provision.
For More Information
Learn.org’s rankings evaluate programs based on affordability, academic reputation, tuition rates, accreditation, student outcomes, and support services, offering prospective students a clear measure of value in online cybersecurity education.
More information about Bellevue's Cybersecurity program is available here.
About Doug Rausch
Doug Rausch serves as the Maenner Endowed Chair and as an associate professor and program director for the Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Cybersecurity programs at Bellevue University’s College of Science and Technology. He teaches courses in security architecture and controls, network security, risk management, penetration testing, and digital forensics.
Rausch brings more than 30 years of professional experience to the classroom, including 25 years as an Air Force communications and cyber operations officer and eight years as a cybersecurity consultant. He has taught at Bellevue University since 2014. Rausch holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from North Dakota State University, a Master of Science in Computer Science from Texas State University–San Marcos, and a Master of Military, Operational Art and Science from Air University at Maxwell Air Force Base. He is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and a recipient of the John R. Maenner Professorship Award and Bellevue University’s Excellence in Service Award.
Founded in 1966, Bellevue University is a non-profit university with more than 70,000 graduates worldwide. The University is a recognized national leader in preparing students for lifelong success with career-relevant knowledge and skills, while making college affordable. Routinely ranked among the nation’s top military and accessible institutions, the University serves residential students at its main campus in Bellevue, Nebraska, and everywhere online with more than 85 degree programs uniquely designed for working adults. The University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org).