Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity

A bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity opens doors in a variety of industries, including finance and insurance, manufacturing, information services, healthcare, administrative support services, and scientific and technical services.

Cybersecurity is a rapidly expanding field that needs professionals with up-to-date knowledge and skills. For example, employment of information security analysts is projected to grow 35 percent between 2021 and 2031, which is dramatically faster than the average for all occupations, according to the Bureau of Labor StatisticsIt can also be a lucrative career, with the median annual salary at $102,600 and the top 10 percent earning more than $165,920.*

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Employers in the cybersecurity field are looking for workers with skills in communications, management, operations, leadership, infrastructure, information technology, innovation, integration, and research. With a bachelor’s degree from National University, you’ll be prepared to pursue a variety of positions in the cybersecurity field, including:**

Cybersecurity Engineer
Cybersecurity Analyst
Cybersecurity Manager
Cybersecurity Consultant
Cybersecurity Specialist
Cybersecurity Architect
Cybercrime Analyst
IT Auditor
Incident and Intrusion Analyst
Vulnerability and Penetration Checker

To learn more about the career opportunities and benefits of a cybersecurity degree, read our post: Is a Cybersecurity Degree Worth It?

*FOUNTAIN: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/information-security-analysts.htm

**SOURCE: Emsi Labor Analyst – Report. Emsi research firm homepage at https://www.economicmodeling.com/company/ (Report accessed: May 2, 2022). DISCLAIMER: The data provided is for informational purposes only. Emsi data and analysis uses government sources to provide information on industries, demographics, employers, in-demand skills, and more to align academic programs with labor market opportunities. Projections cited may not reflect local or near-term economic or employment conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth. Current and prospective students should use this data with other available economic data to inform their educational decisions.