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Fastest States to Get Licensed as Cybersecurity Analyst
Compare shortest typical licensing path for Cybersecurity Analyst across states using CredentialCompass licensing and salary data.
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Estimated TimelineTop 10 fastest license states for Cybersecurity Analyst
Shortest typical licensing path| Rank | State | Estimated Timeline | Median Salary | Initial Fee | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | West VirginiaWV | 1 month | $107,820 | See agency | View guide |
| #2 | IdahoID | 2 mo | $121,970 | See agency | View guide |
| #3 | WyomingWY | 3 yr | $121,290 | See agency | View guide |
| #4 | IndianaIN | 3.5 yr | $78,290 | See agency | View guide |
| #5 | MaineME | 8.3 yr | $93,710 | See agency | View guide |
| #6 | AlaskaAK | 10.2 yr | $102,170 | See agency | View guide |
| #7 | TennesseeTN | 1-21 years | $100,990 | See agency | View guide |
| #8 | NevadaNV | 11.7 yr | $106,530 | See agency | View guide |
| #9 | HawaiiHI | 18 years | $125,790 | See agency | View guide |
| #10 | New HampshireNH | 18 years | $129,690 | Private Individual (biennial license): $150 | View guide |
| #11 | CaliforniaCA | 23 years | $140,660 | The fee at the California Department of Insurance (CDI) test centers: $59 | View guide |
| #12 | MichiganMI | 25 yr | $104,540 | See agency | View guide |
| #13 | GeorgiaGA | 27.5 yr | $124,270 | $25.00 | View guide |
| #14 | ArkansasAR | 32.5 yr | $93,560 | See agency | View guide |
| #15 | OhioOH | 293.6 yr | $107,570 | See agency | View guide |
Methodology
This ranking sorts states by the shortest parsed licensing timeline. Timelines are estimates and can change with education track, exam scheduling, and board processing.
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