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Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity

As global cyberattacks grow in number and severity, companies and organizations are in desperate need of qualified cybersecurity professionals to help them defend against threats. You can gain the skills and knowledge you’ll need to help public, private or government organizations protect their systems and sensitive data by earning a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity from Hilbert College.

With a rigorous curriculum that emphasizes both the technical and managerial sides of cybersecurity, as well as a dedicated learning lab and internship opportunities that allow you to put your knowledge to use in real-world settings, our cybersecurity degree program is an excellent choice for aspiring cybersecurity professionals looking to start a career in this fast-growing, high-paying field.

What Can You Do with a Cybersecurity Degree?

Hilbert’s Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity degree can be the credential you need to qualify for a range of careers with higher-than-average salaries and job growth. In fact, U.S. News & World Report ranks information security analyst at #1 on its list of 100 Best Jobs. Across every industry, demand for cybersecurity professionals has soared in response to a severe shortage of qualified candidates. If you are looking for a career with excellent pay and job security, you can’t do much better than the cybersecurity field.

Earning a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity can pave the way for you to pursue advanced study leading to a master’s degree or higher as well, which can open up additional opportunities for you in senior leadership roles, such as that of a chief information security officer, with an average annual salary of $172,600, according to Payscale.

Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Benefits

Now is a great time to earn a cybersecurity degree, for many reasons:

  • The demand for cybersecurity professionals is high.
  • Competition is currently low. 
  • The salary potential is excellent.
  • The field is growing fast.
  • Virtually every industry needs cybersecurity professionals.
  • The day-to-day work is challenging and exciting.
  • Cybersecurity professionals have an opportunity to make a difference.

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Cybersecurity Degree Careers

A bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity can be your gateway to any of a variety of careers, including:

  • Information security analyst
  • Cybersecurity consultant
  • Security systems administrator
  • Network engineer/architect
  • Digital forensic analyst
  • Penetration tester
  • Cryptography engineer

Additional studies and job experience can open up pathways to the senior positions—and high salaries—this field has to offer.

What Is the Typical Cybersecurity Degree Salary?

The cybersecurity degree program at Hilbert College can help you build the foundation needed to pursue any of a number of careers in the field. The following are the median salaries for some of these roles:

 

Information Security Analyst
Median Salary: $102,600*

 

Cybersecurity Consultant
Median annual salary: $89,100**

 

Security Systems Administrator
Median annual salary: $80,600*

 

Network Engineer/Architect
Median annual salary: $120,520*

 

Digital Forensic Analyst
Median annual salary: $75,000**

 

IT Auditor
Median annual salary: $77,250*

*Salary, growth and job numbers info based on data compiled by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
**Salary info based on data compiled by Payscale

Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Job Outlook

Today’s critical shortage of qualified cybersecurity professionals means that the job outlook for cybersecurity degree graduates is extremely positive. According to Cyberseek, an interactive career tool offering data and insights about career progression in the cybersecurity industry, employers are struggling to cope with an annual shortfall of 49,000 information security analysts, the field’s largest job role.

In addition, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that employment of information security analysts will grow a whopping 35% from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations.

Why Choose Hilbert for Your Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Degree?

At Hilbert, we embrace our students as family and do everything we can to propel them to success academically and socially. As a student in our Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity program, you will enjoy:

  • Expert faculty with extensive industry experience
  • Small class sizes that guarantee you face time and personal connections with your professors
  • A dedicated cybersecurity learning lab designed to provide you with practical hands-on experience simulating and defending against security breaches
  • Internship opportunities at more than 25 sites that include federal, state and local agencies and organizations; banks; insurance companies; and private businesses
  • Academic skills workshops, one-on-one tutoring, learning strategies instruction and academic counseling to help you perform at your best
  • A dedicated Office of Career Development providing resources, knowledge and strategies to help you achieve your career potential—for life!
  • More than 30 student organizations, clubs and honor societies, plus intramural and club sports
  • Full immersion in a culture of giving back to communities through service learning

Cybersecurity Degree Curriculum

The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity curriculum is designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of cybersecurity practices, procedures and technology along with a diverse set of skills, including ethical awareness. Courses emphasize both the technical and managerial sides of cybersecurity, preparing students for the challenges of technology leadership in business, government and law enforcement.

Upon graduation, Hilbert cybersecurity students should be able to pass the exams to obtain industry-recognized cybersecurity certifications, such as the ComptTIA Network+, ComptTIA Security+ and certified information system security professional (CISSP) examinations.

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Cybersecurity, BS

Freshman Year: Semester One
 EN 101  College Writing
 GS 101  Foundations Seminar
 CSIA 101  Intro to Information Security
 CS 131  Computer Science I 
 GEN ED  General Education Module
Freshman Year: Semester Two
 EN 102  Writing in the Humanities
 CS 132  Computer Science II
 COM 151  Public Speaking 
 MA 235   Discrete Mathematics
 GEN ED  General Education Module
Sophomore Year: Semester Three
 MA 200   Topics in Statistics
 CS 231   Computer Organization 
 GS 201  Service Learning & Civic Engagement
 GEN ED   General Education Module 
 GEN ED  General Education Module 
Sophomore Year: Semester Four
 CS 254   Computer Networks 
 GEN ED  General Education Module 
 GEN ED  General Education Module 
 All College  All College
 All College  All College
Junior Year: Semester Five
 CS 354   Introduction to Network Security 
 ECI 333   Information Security 
 PS 402  Junior Symposium
 GEN ED  General Education Module
 CS Elective  Cyber Security Elective
Junior Year: Semester Six
 ECI 355   Computer Crime 
 EN 340   Professional and Technical Writing 
 Liberal Arts   Liberal Arts Elective
 ECI/CS/BUS  BUS, ECI, CS elective
 All College   All College
Senior Year: Semester Seven
 ECI 450   Senior Seminar
 ECI/CS   ECI, CS elective
 All College   All College 
 ECI/CS  ECI, CS elective
 All College  All College
Senior Year: Semester Eight
 ECI 498   Internship
 Liberal Arts   Liberal Arts Elective 
 ELECTIVE  Upper Level Elective 
 ELECTIVE  Upper Level Elective 
 All College  All College 

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Frequently Asked Questions

What can I do with a cybersecurity degree?

Graduates of Hilbert’s Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity program may pursue any of a variety of rewarding careers that offer competitive salaries and growth potential. Jobs available to Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity graduates include information security analyst, cybersecurity consultant, network engineer or architect, digital forensic analyst and penetration tester.

What is the average bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity salary?

The median annual salary for professionals holding a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity degree from a U.S. higher education institution was about $74,000 as of October 2022, according to Payscale.

How long is the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity degree program?

Most students complete our Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity program in four years or less. Full-time students with eligible transfer credits may be able to complete the program sooner.

What are the benefits of earning a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity degree?

The growing need for cybersecurity professionals, combined with the current shortage of qualified job candidates, makes now a great time to earn your degree in cybersecurity. The job outlook is expected to be excellent across the next decade, offering bachelor’s in cybersecurity graduates the opportunity to earn high salaries and gain promotions in virtually any field. The work is not only challenging, it can also be personally rewarding—you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference every day.

Additionally, earning your cybersecurity degree from Hilbert College is a great way to gain the knowledge you need to pass industry-recognized cybersecurity certification exams, such as the ComptTIA Network+, ComptTIA Security+ and certified information system security professional (CISSP) examinations, to launch and grow your career.


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