Advance Your Career in Cybersecurity

The School of Cybersecurity at ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ offers graduate programs designed to prepare students for leadership roles in industry, government, and research. Through rigorous coursework, hands-on learning, and opportunities to engage with faculty experts, students develop the knowledge and skills needed to address today's evolving cybersecurity challenges.

³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ is an R1 research university and is designated by the in Cyber Operations (CAE-CO), Cyber Defense (CAE-CD), and Cyber Research (CAE-R). The NSA has also granted ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ official validation for its Cyber–Artificial Intelligence Program of Study, recognizing the university’s commitment to advancing education at the intersection of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.

  • Application Security Engineer
  • Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
  • Computer and Information Research Scientist
  • Computer Network Support Specialist
  • Computer Systems Analyst
  • Cybersecurity Architect
  • Cybersecurity Engineer
  • Cybersecurity Manager
  • Cybersecurity Program Manager
  • Information Security Analyst
  • Information Systems Security Engineer
  • Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)
  • Security Architect
  • Amazon Web Services (AWS)
  • Booz Allen Hamilton
  • CGI Federal
  • Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)
  • Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII)
  • Lockheed Martin
  • MITRE
  • National Security Agency (NSA)
  • NASA
  • United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
  • United States Department of War (DoW)

  • Application Security Engineer
  • Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
  • Computer and Information Research Scientist
  • Computer Network Support Specialist
  • Computer Systems Analyst
  • Cybersecurity Architect
  • Cybersecurity Engineer
  • Cybersecurity Manager
  • Cybersecurity Program Manager
  • Information Security Analyst
  • Information Systems Security Engineer
  • Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)
  • Security Architect

  • Amazon Web Services (AWS)
  • Booz Allen Hamilton
  • CGI Federal
  • Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)
  • Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII)
  • Lockheed Martin
  • MITRE
  • National Security Agency (NSA)
  • NASA
  • United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
  • United States Department of War (DoW)

projects 29% job growth from 2024–2034 for Information Security Analysts, significantly faster than the ~3% average for all occupations. The median annual salary is approximately $124,910, more than double the U.S. median wage (~$49,500), reflecting strong and sustained demand across industries.

Explore Our Programs

M.S. in Cybersecurity

Develop advanced cybersecurity knowledge and practical skills through graduate-level coursework and experiential learning opportunities.

Ph.D. in Cybersecurity

Engage in cutting-edge research and contribute new knowledge to the cybersecurity field through doctoral study.

Bridge to M.S. in Cybersecurity

Designed for students without a traditional STEM background, the Bridge to the M.S. program provides foundational cybersecurity preparation, with all coursework applying directly toward the M.S. degree.

Certificate Programs

Enhance your expertise or gain specialized knowledge in key areas of cybersecurity through flexible graduate certificate programs designed for working professionals and students seeking focused credentials.