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Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Technology

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Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Technology

University of Maryland Global Campus

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Study at an accredited university

Earn your degree from University of Maryland Global Campus.

$318 per credit for in-state students

$499 per credit for out-of-state students. $250 per credit for military students.

Finish faster

Apply up to 90 credits to your degree with our generous transfer credit policies.

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Access course materials, complete hands-on projects, and connect with instructors and peers anytime and from anywhere.

Careers

Prepare for a wide-range of career options with a BS in Cybersecurity Technology

This program is designed to help you prepare for careers in a growing and in-demand industry. UMGC courses are taught by experienced faculty and address skills and competencies that today’s employers seek.

Prepare for careers in cybersecurity in a wide-range of professional contexts
Gain the networking and cybersecurity skills that employers are looking for.
Gain in-demand skills
Jobs for information security analysts will grow by 33% from 2020 to 2030, four times faster than the national employment growth rate average (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2022).
Graduate with real-world experience
UMGC's cutting-edge curriculum emphasizes real-world skills and hands-on experience.
Earn a respected degree
UMGC has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance and Cyber Defense Education by the National Security Agency and as a Center of Digital Forensics Academic Excellence by the DC3 Academic Cyber Curriculum Alliance.

Application Deadlines

Applications are now open.

Upcoming Application Deadlines

  • Fall 1 2024: August 13, 2024
  • Fall 2 2024: September 17, 2024

Advance your career in Cybersecurity

Build your expertise in:

  • Local and wide-area networks to satisfy organizational goals.
  • Network security and troubleshooting.
  • Security implementation and management.
  • Digital asset defense.

Advance your career

750K+ job openings for cybersecurity professionals in the U.S.

(CyberSeek's Cybersecurity Supply/Demand Heatmap, April 1, 2023)

350K+ jobs openings in cyber management in the U.S.

(CyberSeek's Cybersecurity Supply/Demand Heatmap, April 1, 2023)

33% job growth

Jobs for information security analysts will grow by 33% from 2020 to 2030, four times faster than the national employment growth rate average. (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2022)

You may qualify for in-demand jobs

  • Computer and Information Systems Manager

  • Information Security Analyst

  • Computer Network Support Specialist

  • Computer Network Architect

  • Database Administrator

  • Database Architect

Make powerful professional connections as a UMGC graduate

Graduates of University of Maryland Global Campus join a network of accomplished alumni and build lifelong global connections.

Whether you're a recent graduate or an experienced professional, UMGC can help you on the next steps in your career journey.  Take advantage of the great career resources to get you started.

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Start your application today

Submit your application by August 13, 2024.