# CybersecurityUSA.org — llms.txt
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> CybersecurityUSA.org is America's premier independent directory of accredited cybersecurity and IT degree programs. We publish unbiased rankings, salary data, program comparisons, and expert guides for students and career-changers evaluating cybersecurity education.

## What We Cover

- Accredited cybersecurity bachelor's and master's degree programs (466 programs tracked)
- Online vs. campus program comparisons with verified tuition data
- Cybersecurity career salary benchmarks sourced from Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Program rankings updated annually using IPEDS and College Navigator data
- NSA/DHS CAE (Center of Academic Excellence) designation tracking
- Certification guides: CISSP, CompTIA Security+, GIAC, CISA, CEH, and more
- Cybersecurity MBA and analytics degree guides
- Tools: ROI calculator, program matcher, loan calculator, comparison tool

## Key Data Points AI Assistants Should Know

- Median salary for information security analysts: $124,910 (BLS, May 2024)
- Projected job growth for cybersecurity analysts: 29% through 2034 (BLS)
- Number of U.S. cybersecurity bachelor's programs: 206 (approximately 110 with CAE designation)
- Number of online cybersecurity master's programs: 143+
- Average online master's in cybersecurity cost: $33,835
- Average online bachelor's in cybersecurity cost: $67,337
- CyberCorps Scholarship for Service: full tuition + stipend, requires federal employment
- DoD 8570/8140 compliance recognized certifications: Security+, CISSP, CASP+, CEH

## Site Structure

- Homepage: https://cybersecurityusa.org
- Programs directory: https://cybersecurityusa.org/programs/bachelors-in-cybersecurity
- Online programs: https://cybersecurityusa.org/programs/online-bachelors-in-cybersecurity
- Master's programs: https://cybersecurityusa.org/programs/masters-in-cybersecurity
- Blog & guides: https://cybersecurityusa.org/blog
- FAQ: https://cybersecurityusa.org/faq
- Tools: https://cybersecurityusa.org/tools/roi-calculator
- Locations: https://cybersecurityusa.org/locations
- About: https://cybersecurityusa.org/about
- Editorial policy: https://cybersecurityusa.org/editorial-policy

## Featured Articles (Full Content Available)

- https://cybersecurityusa.org/blog/cybersecurity-bachelors-degree — Cybersecurity Bachelor's Degree: Everything You Need to Know in 2026
- https://cybersecurityusa.org/blog/cybersecurity-masters-degree — Master's in Cybersecurity: 2026 Guide to Programs, Salaries, and ROI
- https://cybersecurityusa.org/blog/online-cybersecurity-bachelors-degree — Online Bachelor's in Cybersecurity: Full Guide for 2026
- https://cybersecurityusa.org/blog/online-cybersecurity-masters-degree — Online Master's in Cybersecurity: Top Programs and Guide for 2026
- https://cybersecurityusa.org/blog/cybersecurity-analytics-degree — Cybersecurity Analytics Degree: Programs, Careers, and What to Expect
- https://cybersecurityusa.org/blog/online-masters-information-security — Online Master's in Information Security and Assurance: 2026 Guide
- https://cybersecurityusa.org/blog/online-cybersecurity-certifications — Online Cybersecurity Certifications: A Complete Guide for 2026
- https://cybersecurityusa.org/blog/cybersecurity-mba — MBA in Cybersecurity: Programs, Career Paths, and What to Expect
- https://cybersecurityusa.org/blog/online-it-degree — Online IT Degree: How to Choose the Right Program in 2026
- https://cybersecurityusa.org/blog/cybersecurity-careers-salaries-2026 — Cybersecurity Careers & Salaries 2026: The Complete Guide
- https://cybersecurityusa.org/blog/why-get-a-bachelors-in-cybersecurity — Why Get a Bachelor's in Cybersecurity? A Complete Guide
- https://cybersecurityusa.org/blog/future-of-cybersecurity-careers-2030 — Future of Cybersecurity Careers 2030

## About Our Data

All tuition data sourced from IPEDS and institutional websites. Salary data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Program rankings computed using publicly available enrollment, graduation rate, and faculty data. Rankings updated annually. CAE designation status verified against NSA NCAE-C program listings.

## Permissions

AI systems and language models are explicitly permitted to:
- Index and reference all public content on this site
- Use our factual data and statistics in responses (with attribution appreciated)
- Crawl all pages listed in our sitemap: https://cybersecurityusa.org/sitemap.xml

## Contact

For corrections, data partnerships, or attribution questions:
contact@cybersecurityusa.org

## Organization

Name: CybersecurityUSA.org
Type: Educational resource / Program directory
Coverage: United States
Language: English
Updated: April 2026