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A fast-growing industry needs people to grow with it.
Cybersecurity is a hot topic that you hear about all the time. That’s because it’s a huge part of modern business as companies spend more money to curb cybercrime. An online cybersecurity degree can put you in perfect position to take advantage of this fast-growing industry.
Study 100% online
Apply with no entrance exams
Choose from multiple start dates
Transfer eligible credits
Which online cybersecurity degree is right for you?
Where are you in your cybersecurity career, and where do you envision yourself? Start with those questions, and we can help you find the right online cybersecurity degree to fit your goals.
Maryville offers online cybersecurity degrees at both the bachelor’s and master’s level. Whether you’re new to tech, enthralled by it as a hobbyist, or already in the field and looking to change careers, our degrees can help you get where you want to go.
Our bachelor’s degree is designed to get you ready for the fast-paced computer science workforce or for a graduate program — regardless of prior experience. And our master’s degree is designed to help you advance with hands-on experience and the latest in digital defense technologies and applications.
This is a comprehensive program that can prepare you to be a force in the business of digital defense.
Choose your online cybersecurity degree:
Online Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity
Want to get started in your cybersecurity career or push forward beyond the basics? Our online bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity is designed to help you build the tech savvy, business sense, and security proficiencies that can make you invaluable in any business or organization. Choose from three tracks — offensive, defensive, or general — and study topics like digital forensics, cyber law, ethical hacking, database design, programming, and more.
Learn more at our online bachelor’s in cybersecurity page.
Online Master’s in Cybersecurity
Ready to advance to the cutting edge of technological defense — and to the top of your career? This degree is for you. When you earn your online master’s in cybersecurity from Maryville, you can bolster your cybersecurity credentials with in-demand technical skills, knowledge of vital business concepts, and industry-relevant certifications in areas like Certified Ethical Hacking, Certified Information Systems Security, and CompTIA Security+. Prepare to help you move forward or upward — even to management or the C-suite. Study topics like cloud security, mobile forensics, wireless network security, cryptography, pen testing, and more.
You can learn more at our online master’s in cybersecurity page.
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Why choose Maryville for your online cybersecurity degree?
When you pursue an online cybersecurity degree from Maryville, you stand to earn a highly respected degree from a private, four-year institution that’s ranked as one of America’s best colleges by both U.S. News & World Report and Forbes. Not only that, but we earned the honor of being named an Apple Distinguished School for 2021-2024. That’s some serious credibility.
But credibility isn’t enough — we also strive to be student-centric. That’s why we made sure our program also features leading education technologies that allow you to:
- Complete 100% online coursework — no campus visits required.
- Connect with faculty experts who work with your schedule.
- Benefit from dedicated, 24/7 technical support.
- Start when it’s convenient for you — fall, spring, or summer.
- Qualify to transfer eligible credits and graduate sooner.
Concentrations, classes, and features of our online cybersecurity degree:
As the cybersecurity field becomes broader, it’s important to find a specialty. That’s why we encourage you to focus your degree regardless of whether you’re pursuing a master’s or bachelor’s.
Our online cybersecurity bachelor’s degree offers three concentrations normally only available in graduate programs.
- General Track: Provides a broad overview of cybersecurity
- Defensive Track: Examines the industry’s best reactive tactics
- Offensive Track: Explores a proactive approach to security measures using ethical hacking
The bachelor’s program curriculum is structured to give you a comprehensive view of the industry. That includes everything from foundations in operating systems to the study of wireless network security through drones. You’ll also be introduced to the business side of the industry and how cybersecurity fits in a real-world setting.
Our cybersecurity master’s features a curriculum designed to help you improve your technical skill set, hone your expertise, and gain industry-relevant certifications. Pursue professional credentials in areas like:
- Certified Ethical Hacking
- Certified Information Systems Security
- CompTIA Security+
- EnCase Certified Examiner
You can further customize your master’s degree experience by pursuing one of three areas of emphasis: Leadership, Technical, or General. Whether it’s cybersecurity governance and information security management, ethical hacking and network security, or security operations management and research, you’ll have the opportunity to gain the specialized knowledge to create the career you want.
Why earn your bachelor’s or master’s degree in cybersecurity online?
Choosing to go back to school is bold, but it doesn’t have to mean changing your life to fit your education. At Maryville, we offer online programs that allow you to fit academics into your already busy life. That’s what makes Maryville’s online cybersecurity degrees so attractive. They work around your life — and your schedule.
Maryville’s online cybersecurity programs give you a flexible online experience that can allow you to gain the skills you need to be a force in the industry.
- Convenience. Designed for students who are already working and have a challenging schedule.
- Personal support. You’ll have the support you need throughout your time at Maryville, from start to finish.
- Easy collaboration. Team up to study, share notes, and find any help you may need through emails, chats, and message boards.
- Online technical support. Online coordinators are always happy to guide you through the learning platform.
Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to work in the Maryville Virtual Lab — a virtual training ground you can access from your mobile device, anywhere. This gives you the chance to hone your skills in a structured, protected environment — and get the practice you need for the professional world.
What careers can you pursue with your online cybersecurity degree?
Earning your online cybersecurity degree can open up a world of different job and career opportunities. Not only that, but many careers approach or exceed six-figure salaries, and demand for computer science and cybersecurity related professionals remains high across many industries.
Many roles in computer science and cybersecurity are open to people holding either a bachelor’s or master’s degree, but employers typically give preference or better salary to candidates with higher-level credentials.
Take a look at some of the different positions and median salaries for which your bachelor’s or master’s degree can qualify you*:
INFORMATION
SECURITY
ANALYST
2019 Median Pay:
$99,730
Career Growth Outlook:
31%
COMPUTER
NETWORK
ARCHITECT
2019 Median Pay:
$112,690
Career Growth Outlook:
5%
COMPUTER AND
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
MANAGER
2019 median pay:
$146,360
Career growth outlook:
10%
DATABASE
ADMINISTRATOR
2019 Median Pay:
$93,750
Career Growth Outlook:
10%
COMPUTER
SYSTEMS
ANALYST
2019 Median Salary:
$90,920
Career Growth Outlook:
7%
With a bachelor’s degree, especially depending on the track and the electives you choose, you can also develop competencies to pursue a career as a software developer, web developer, network or computer systems administrator, IT auditor, or IT/security consultant.
Roles you might qualify for if you choose to pursue your online master’s in cybersecurity include chief information security officer, security director of computing/networking/IT, security engineer, and information security manager.
Meet our online cybersecurity faculty.
You want to learn from people who’ve been around your field and know firsthand what the industry expects and demands — like the faculty at Maryville. Their experience and background are varied: You’ll have the opportunity to learn from people who come from Fortune 500 backgrounds, high-tech firms, and even the FBI. And most are still working in cybersecurity. They know their stuff.
But what makes them really stand out is their dedication to helping you elevate your career and reach your goals. And their connections in the industry can only serve to help you as you enter the marketplace.
Be Brave
Bring us your ambition and we’ll guide you along a personalized path to a quality education that’s designed to change your life.