BS Information Technology – Data Networking & Security

What Will You Study in Our IT Data Networking and Security Degree?

• Advanced networking and communication systems
• Cyber-security
• Information security planning
• Network security

Classes within our security and networking degree track provide training on a variety of technical skills for your career journey. The information security planning class can help prepare you to create an information security program and implement that program into a system. Network Security studies the control of unwanted intrusions into a computer network and how to plan for and prevent those intrusions.

Potential Careers with a Bachelor’s Degree in IT

• Database administrator
• Network security manager
• Security analyst
• Security auditor

Highlights of Our Online Information Technology Degree 

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked as Niche.com’s #2 Best College Campus in America for 2026 – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online information technology degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no additional cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!
• Online undergraduate tuition rates have been frozen for the last 10 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university. 

Military Benefits for Our Online Bachelor’s of IT Degree

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

• Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
• Reserve/National Guard
• Veterans/retirees
• Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
• Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits: 

• Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
• Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course).
• 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year and no set login times
• Potential college credit for military training