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Online bootcamp that teaches cybersecurity fundamentals, systems and network security, security operations and vulnerability assessments. About 15 to 20 hours of weekly study that can allow students to become Security+ certified in 6 months. Costs between $9,900 and $11,340.
A 13 or 26 week program that trains students to become job ready. The tuition fee is $15,980. New York residents, women and veterans are eligible for financial aid.
A 24 week program in person that offers training in networking, web technologies, and defensive and offensive cybersecurity. Ideal for part-time students or people who still attend college. Costs around $14,495.
Associate's Degrees
Entry-level jobs
Can be earned online or in person
Usually requires 60 credits
Learn the basics of computer systems, viruses, networks, and legal issues in cybersecurity.
May explore pre-calculus and database management
Associate in applied science (AAS), associate of applied business (AAB), associate of arts (AA), and associate of science (AS) degrees.
AAS and AAB degrees emphasize technological proficiency
AA and AS programs equip graduates for further academic work
Prepares graduates to complete a bachelor's degree in two years or less
Bachelor's Degree
Online or in person
Requires 120 credits
4 years to complete
Business knowledge and technical skills
Learners can choose concentrations in offensive cybersecurity, cloud computing, game development, or computer programming and analytics.
Opens possibility to careers such as as vulnerability assessors, security specialists, or source code auditors.
Master's Degree
Online or in person
May require 30 credits
Take as little as 12 months to complete
Information and skills in intelligent systems, computer engineering, and computer architecture.
Emphasize technical literacy in network security, forensics, or hacking
Schools may allow students to specialize in cyberdefense or cyberoperations
Cyberdefense courses may include cryptography and information, security, and privacy.
More careers become available such as security engineers, cryptographers, and penetration testers.
Doctoral Degrees
Online or in person
Requires an average of 60 credits
3-7 years to complete
Students conduct original research
Ph.D. programs tend to focus on cybersecurity theory
D.Sc. degrees emphasize applied technical research
Information security, machine learning, cybersecurity theory, or cybersecurity policy
Machine learning concentration usually requires courses in deep learning, advanced machine learning, and pattern recognition.
Opens up career possibilities as research scientists, university professors, or chief information security officers.
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