Temple Fox and Penn State World Campus are not interchangeable degrees, which is exactly why the comparison can be useful. Temple’s program is specialized around cybersecurity, IT audit, governance and controls; Penn State’s MS Information Science is a broader online enterprise-information program.
| Factor | Temple Fox | Penn State World Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Degree | MS Information Technology Auditing & Cyber Security | MS Information Science |
| Length | 30 credits | 33 credits |
| Format | Main Campus and/or online; full- or part-time | 100% online |
| STEM | Yes | Confirm current designation for your intended use |
| AI Exposure | Limited / Specialized | High |
| Published tuition | $1,165 per credit; about $34,950 base tuition for 30 credits | $1,048 per credit for 11 or fewer credits per semester |
Who the programs are built for
Temple focuses on security architecture, governance, audit and information-asset protection and may require an additional technical-foundation course for applicants without sufficient IT preparation. Penn State emphasizes enterprise systems, business-process integration, security, data analysis and digital transformation and can use bridge coursework for applicants without the expected background.
Testing and career evidence
Temple may require GMAT/GRE for applicants below a 3.0 GPA or based on background; Penn State does not require or accept GRE/GMAT scores. Neither program publishes a current degree-specific cohort placement and starting-salary report on the main degree page, so MSITM.com keeps labor-market and employer evidence separate from cohort outcomes.
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Based on program data verified by MSITM.com in September 2026.