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Hey there! I was interested in Forensic Science/Criminal Justice too, so I can give a few examples for great programs for that major specifically. Hopefully another user can help with Cyber Security.

For in-state schools, Texas A&M has a great Criminology and Criminal Justice program. They also have a great Forensics program if you're interested. I have also heard great things about Texas Christian University and University of Texas at Arlington.

For some out-of-state schools, UC Irvine has a great Criminology program, San Diego State and San Jose State both have great Criminal Justice and Forensic Science programs, and John Jay CUNY is also a great option based in New York.

However, there are a lot of factors you want to consider when choosing colleges beyond choosing ones that offer your major or are great in academics specific to that major. Consider the cost of attendance, size and teacher-to-student ratio, clubs and organizations offered, and possibilities of internships or experience while attending college. It would be a good exercise to kind of list out all the factors you should consider when applying to college and ranking them for yourself to see what's most important to you, and then conduct your research on college websites, Niche, by talking to peers or teachers, and more. You should also aim to have a certain amount of "safety" schools, "reach" schools, and "target" schools based on your extracurricular activities and academic performance throughout HS. I hope this gives you a good starting point!