➡️ What’s Happening
The University of Nebraska Omaha’s (UNO) Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity program, supplied by means of the College of Information Science & Technology (IS&T), has been ranked No. 11 in the nation by Programs.com in its 2026 Top 25 Cybersecurity Bachelor’s Degree Programs list.
The rating locations UNO amongst an elite group of establishments nationwide and highlights the program’s strengths in curriculum flexibility, educational high quality, and affordability.
🔎 Zoom In
UNO’s cybersecurity program is on the market each on campus and on-line. The program holds twin NSA National Center of Academic Excellence (NCAE-C) designations — in each Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) and Cyber Operations (CAE-CO) — a distinction held by just a few establishments nationwide.
Beyond the classroom, college students acquire hands-on expertise by working with native corporations and taking part in UNO-led initiatives reminiscent of the Nebraska Cyber Matrix — a state-of-the-art cybersecurity coaching facility in the Peter Kiewit Institute that connects college students with native companies to deal with actual cybersecurity threats.
💡 Why It Matters
This recognition provides to a rising listing of nationwide accolades for UNO’s educational packages and scholar expertise. Military Times ranked UNO No. 1 for Traditional and Online Education.
🌎 The Big Picture
As demand for certified cybersecurity professionals continues to outpace out there expertise, UNO’s nationally ranked program serves as a essential pipeline for Nebraska and the broader area.
💬 What People Are Saying:
Matt Hale, Ph.D., Professor of Cybersecurity, and Director of the School of Interdisciplinary Informatics: “Rankings are great, but they don’t make a program great — they just show the world what we already know to be true. And what’s true here is this: doors are opening. If you open a door for a smart young person with potential, they will walk through it. UNO’s cybersecurity program and related initiatives like Nebraska Cyber Matrix are building that kind of proving ground, where students don’t just study cybersecurity in a textbook — they practice it and leave ready to defend the systems we all rely on.”
Martha Garcia-Murillo, Ph.D., Dean, College of Information Science & Technology: “Our cybersecurity program is ahead of its time by transitioning its labs to include AI-guided assignments. The program continues to build stronger ties with industry, so students gain real-world experience while interning in our student-run Security Operations Center. The ranking thus reflects all the hard work the faculty does to provide state-of-the-art education.”