Why Cybersecurity?
Growing Workforce
Cybersecurity is one of the fastest-growing fields in the country. Demand massively outpaces supply, which means stability, opportunity, and upward mobility.
Salary
Cyber roles consistently rank among the highest-paid jobs in tech. Median salaries for security analysts top $120K+ nationally, and senior roles go much higher. Cyber rewards expertise — especially as threats get more complex.
Wide Range of Industries
Healthcare, finance, government, military, manufacturing, logistics, education — every sector needs cyber talent. You can work in the field that interests you while still doing security.
Job Security
Attackers are getting smarter. Technology is getting more complex. Regulations are tightening. All signs point to this industry expanding for decades.
Emergence of A.I.
AI tools make defenders more powerful — but they make attackers more dangerous too. That means more jobs, more need for human expertise, and more opportunity for people who can bridge AI and security.
Programs Around Campus
Program |
Degree Type |
Details |
| Cyber Security track: College of Information & Communications | Bachelor of Science | A specialization within the Information Science major focused on cybersecurity. Offers a virtual cyber range, real-world tools, aligned with NIST & CMMC frameworks. |
| Cyber Intelligence: College of Arts & Sciences | Bachelor of Science | Applies data analysis and broad context (psychological, legal, global) to cybersecurity problems. |
| Information Assurance Specialization: Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing | Specialization / Minor | Undergraduate and graduate students can receive an award of completion that meets the requirements for the National Training Standard for Information Systems Security (INFOSEC) Professionals. |
| Information Security & Cyber Leadership: College of Information & Communications | Master of Science | A full master’s program (online) combining technical, leadership, and social dimensions of cyber security. |
| Information Security and Cyber Leadership: College of Information & Communications | Graduate Certificate | A 12-hour online graduate certificate to prepare professionals for leadership roles in cybersecurity. |
| Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security Studies: Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing | Graduate Certificate | 12 credit hours, half at 700 level or above; focused technical certificate (information security, network systems, cryptography). |
| Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity Management: Darla Moore School of Business | Graduate Certificate | 12 credit hours; designed for business professionals/managers to understand and manage cybersecurity risks, policies and global context. |