2026-27 MS Cybersecurity Program Costs
How much does the 36-credit Master of Science in Cybersecurity program cost?
For students beginning in the 2026-27 academic year, the 36-credit MS Cybersecurity total tuitions is $36,000 ($1,000 per credit hour).
Additional fees & costs include:
- Technology fee: $290/year
- Wellness fee: $120/year
- Matriculation fee: $225 (one-time)
- Books and materials for coursework
Scholarships / Financial Aid
Does PLU offer scholarships for graduate students?
Yes. PLU automatically considers applicants for merit scholarships between $1,000 and $4,000. PLU alumni receive a guaranteed $5,000 scholarship.
The $5,000 PLU Alumni Scholarship is a one-time scholarship automatically awarded in the first term of the program to graduate students who also earned their bachelor’s degree from PLU. (Restrictions apply to those students who are also PLU staff, and international scholarship recipients.)
Applicants who are not PLU alumni are automatically considered for this one-time merit scholarship, which, if awarded, will be applied to the first term of the program.
This scholarship will be available once the MS Cybersecurity Program is approved to host international students. The Nordic Opportunity Grant is awarded to degree-seeking citizens of Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Iceland. $7,500 is awarded for the first year of the program and $5,000 awarded for the second year (only for 2-year program options). (If awarded the Nordic Opportunity Grant, applicants are not eligible to receive PLU Alumni or Graduate Academic Scholarships.)
This scholarship will be available once the MS Cybersecurity Program is approved to host international students. The International Grant is awarded to degree-seeking international students who do not qualify for the Nordic Grant. $7,000 is awarded for the first year of the program and $3,500 awarded for the second year (only for 2-year program options). (If awarded the International Grant, applicants are not eligible to receive PLU Alumni or Graduate Academic Scholarships.)
How do students pay for graduate school at PLU? Does PLU have monthly payment plans?
Many graduate students finance their program through a combination of personal funds, educational loans, employer support (if eligible), military benefits (if eligible), and scholarships (institutional and/or outside).
PLU offers interest-free monthly payment options through Student Financial Services.
We strongly recommend you complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be eligible for federal education loans. PLU’s FAFSA school code is 003785.