Online Cybersecurity Degree Programs

The field of cyber security is full of opportunities. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BSL) provides statistics for job markets and outlooks. The BLS estimates that between 2018 and 2028, the job market for information analysts will grow by 32%, which is much faster than the average of occupations.* With so many new jobs, you will have high demand potential for your skills and knowledge.

Most jobs in cyber security require coding, or at the very least require that you be familiar enough with code that you can use the tools and technology of the trade. To make yourself the best candidate for this field, you should pursue a program that meets these needs while giving you the management and leadership skills you need. If you take your cyber security classes online with Liberty, our programs will help you get the training you need.

The best degree to prepare you for a job in cyber security is the degree that provides the best mix of essential skills, hands-on training, and credible endorsements. Liberty’s online cyber security bachelor’s degrees provide this important mix of training and credentials to help you succeed.

See the online cyber security degree programs section below to see how Liberty’s different online cyber security programs can help fit the role that most interests you.

With high pay potential and an exploding job market, cyber security is a rewarding field to pursue. But getting into the field without a degree, while possible, can be extremely difficult. You can build up your skills in relevant coding and cyber security areas, take certifications, and build a portfolio of examples to show employers.

But many roles will expect you to have a formal degree while also showing these skills. If you choose one of Liberty University’s cyber security programs, we will help you prepare for the field with all of the necessary skills and experience you need to thrive.

The BLS estimates that the median salary for information analysts was $98,350 in 2018. This means that you can expect high pay opportunities in this field, which will help make the investment in your education worthwhile.*

In this specialized role, you can learn to:

• Understand business processes and calculate risks based on those goals
• Learn how to identify the assets, threats, and vulnerabilities of an organization
• Establish policies to mitigate or reduce risk those assets

By implementing technology, procedures, and standards in a business or nonprofit, you can help them protect their success.

Available degree programs:

• Bachelor of Science in Information Systems with Information Assurance Specialization
• Master of Science in Information Systems with Information Assurance Specialization

Through this specialized role you will:

• Maintain an organization’s firewalls
• Improve intrusion detection systems and respond to threats
• Use antivirus technology and monitor the network for intrusions

Through your information technology training, you can learn how to respond accordingly to new threats. You can learn the technology and methods you need to help keep businesses and nonprofits safe.

Available degree programs:

• Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with Data Networking and Security Specialization  
• Master of Science in Information Technology with Network Design and Security Specialization  

In this specialized role, you will:

• Learn how to develop secure software throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Assess the security of software using an array of source code and dynamic analysis techniques.
• Build better systems through coding solutions that help businesses be more secure.

Available degree programs:

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Cybersecurity
• Master of Science in Cyber Security