




Cybersecurity is on an upward trajectory. Your career can be, too.
During the next decade, cybersecurity budgets are projected to balloon into the hundreds of billions. The job market is expected to swell to meet demand. But the one number that isn’t growing fast enough? The number of cybersecurity professionals.
Whether you’re a newcomer or a seasoned cybersecurity veteran looking to specialize your skills, we have a program to fit your needs. Learn from anywhere, on any device, using our Maryville Virtual Lab as your training ground. Both programs are intentionally housed within the John E. Simon School of Business to develop your business literacy and help you adapt in an evolving marketplace.
Maryville University has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense by the National Security Agency (NSA) and recently acquired the 2022 Academia Best New Comer Award from the international Council of E-Commerce Consultants (the EC-Council), which is the world’s largest cybersecurity technical certification organization.
Information at a glance

100% online with no campus visits required

Transfer credit friendly

Collaborative learning environment
Why a B.S. in Cybersecurity?
- Graduate in as few as 2.5 years after general education courses
- Complete your coursework 100% online
- No prior cybersecurity experience required
- Learn from a faculty dedicated to the profession, not publishing
Why a M.S. in Cybersecurity?
- Graduate in as few as 12 months
- Study topics like cryptography, cloud security, incident handling, and mobile device handling
- Top earners at the master’s level can exceed $120,000 annually — Payscale.com
- Prepare for certifications while you complete your degree: ECSA, ECES, Splunk, CISA, CCSP, and CISSP.