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Our Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity degree helps prepare you to play a vital role in stopping cyber threats. As an IT security professional, you’ll build secure firewalls, detect hacker attacks, and maintain system protection. Expand your knowledge and skill development through cybersecurity courses in one of two specializations, Cybersecurity Operations or Cybersecurity Analyst Defender. Become the guardian of an organization’s most valuable asset — its data.
Your eligible transfer credits could apply to your cybersecurity degree.
Earn a scholarship up to either $1K or $3K starting with your first course.
- No application fee
- No entrance exam for cybersecurity program
- No SAT/ACT
- No essay required
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Your cybersecurity degree courses provide a deeper understanding of a variety of topics essential for IT security including cyber domain, networking analysis, fundamental security concepts to mitigate vulnerabilities, security operations, cloud computing and wireless security. Coursework for this program aligns to many critical cybersecurity skills including disaster recovery, administrative network strategy and network defense fundamentals.
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Requirements include core courses that provide foundational cybersecurity knowledge and skills, electives that let you specialize your online cybersecurity degree in areas of interest and general education courses that provide skills important for overall career development. You’ll need 120 credits (3 credits per course) to complete this Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity. Your course schedule may vary based on transferable credits or credits earned through the University's Prior Learning Assessment.
Your core courses will cover all areas of cybersecurity including network defense, ethical hacking, web and cloud computing security and more. Your coursework also includes two capstone projects that require a demonstration of cybersecurity knowledge and skills learned in the program.
Elective courses let you explore areas of cybersecurity that are of interest to you such as cloud technologies and Java Programming that can enhance your cybersecurity career goals.
Your general education courses help you round out your cybersecurity education with important soft skills such as critical thinking, ethics and governance and policy. These and other soft skills prepare you for troubleshooting, problem-solving and decision-making in your career.
Your academic counselor will help schedule your courses for a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity.
Learning shouldn’t take years to put into practice. That’s why we’re empowering you to build career-relevant skills with every five- to six-week course.
We’ve worked with labor market researchers like Lightcast to find in-demand skills for careers and mapped those to our related associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs.
IT certificates help you pursue an IT career specialized to your goals. Many IT certificates align with skillsets employers want. Many certificates can be applied toward cybersecurity degree requirements, saving you time and money, and adding no extra time to completing your degree.
Select an IT certificate for specific skills you want to develop as you earn your Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity.
Cybersecurity Network Forensics prepares you with skills to plan, implement and monitor network security measures. Coursework in this program is aligned to the EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA) certification exam. So you’ll graduate ready to pursue an industry certification on top of your certificate.
Cybersecurity Digital Forensics prepares you with skills in the computer forensics investigative process and proficiency in handling and responding to various security incidents. The certificate is aligned with the EC-Council Certified Incident Handler (ECIH) and Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator (CHFI) certification exams.
The International Council of E-Commerce Consultants (EC Council) certifies individuals in various e-business and information security skills. Certifications are offered in over 87 countries globally. University of Phoenix is a proud EC-Council partner and Circle of Excellence award-winner.
Academic Circle of Excellence Award Winner in 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022.
Your Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity content will prepare you for EC-Council certification exams:
Courses | Prepares you for |
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Foundations of Security
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EC-Council Certified Secure Computer User (CSCU) exam
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Computer Network Defense 1, 2 and 3
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EC-Council Certified Network Defender (CND) exam
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Ethical Hacking 1, 2 and 3
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EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) exam
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Risk Assessment Insider Threat and Reporting |
EC-Council Certified Incident Handler (ECIH) exam EC-Council Certified Hacking Forensics Investigator (CHFI) exam |
Computer Forensics Investigative Process Computer Forensics Lab Network Wireless, Web, Email and Mobile Forensics |
EC-Council Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator (CHFI) exam
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Your previous eligible college credits can save you time and money – helping you to graduate faster. That’s why we’ve accepted transcripts from 5,000+ institutions, so you can apply eligible transfer credits from an institutionally accredited university or college toward your online cybersecurity degree.
Save time and money when you transfer eligible credits toward your bachelor's in cybersecurity.
Lock in the peace of mind that comes with fixed, affordable tuition. You’ll enjoy one flat rate from the moment you enroll until the day you graduate with a cybersecurity degree. That’s your Tuition Guarantee.
Phoenix | |
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Cost per credit
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$398
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Credits per course
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3
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Tuition per course
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$1,194
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Total program length in credits
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120
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Length of course in weeks
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5
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Fees
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One fee per course
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Tuition guarantee
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YES
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Data pulled on September 14, 2023
[1] $365 per 1000-2000 level credit; $415 per 3000-4000 level credit
Source of data: For each institution, the data are publicly available in multiple locations, including Academic Catalogs, Program pages, Tuition and fees pages, and syllabi. All data are publicly available on the websites.
Certain licensure programs and coursework in other degree programs may have additional fees. Please check with your advisor or course catalog for additional info.
COA Components | Bachelor's Degree (non-CBE) |
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Tuition and Fees¹
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$9,288
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Books, course materials, supplies and equipment
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$1,416
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Transportation
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$1,360
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Miscellaneous personal expenses
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$550
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Living Expenses²
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Food
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$2,650
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Housing³
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$5,120
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Federal student loan fees
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$60
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Dependent care expenses
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$0
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Disability related expenses
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$0
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Total COA
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$20,444
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1The tuition component is based on a per credit weighted average for the credential level across the entire University.
2The University allows the same living expense amounts for students in all living arrangements and dependency statuses.
3The living expense component for students receiving Military Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) only includes an allowance for food.
Everyone deserves an affordable education. That’s why we offer an unlimited number of scholarships, so if you qualify, you can get one too. Starting with your first course, every qualifying new student will be awarded one of our scholarships, worth up to either $1,000 or $3,000. Or you'll get the better offer you qualify for.
About 19,500 openings for information security analysts are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Be prepared with the skills and knowledge you need for an IT security career.
A BSCYB can help prepare you to be an:
Top skills learned in this program:
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When you earn your Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity you’ll be equipped with a concrete set of skills you can apply on the job. You’ll learn how to:
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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth for IT security analysts is projected to be much faster than average between 2021 and 2031.
The BLS Projected Growth for 2021-2031 is published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This data reflects the BLS’ projections of national (not local) conditions. These data points are not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.
Starting your cybersecurity degree is a big decision — and we want you to feel great about it. That’s why we remove obstacles from your application.
How to enroll at University of Phoenix
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You’ll have a support team of real people you can lean on to encourage your success as a student. Start a conversation about your future with one of our enrollment representatives today.
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Work toward your degree without giving up what matters most. Start your degree year-round and take one class at a time.
Enroll in online classes and attend class whenever it fits your life, day or night.
You have a support team available up to 20 hours a day, 5 days a week while you earn your cybersecurity degree. And our academic counselors, who are with you every step of the way, have earned a 5-star rating from 90% of our surveyed students.[1]
[1] Transactional Survey, August 2021-22 (18,645 respondents)
Your success is a top priority for our deans and faculty members. They bring an average of 26 years of experience and hands-on perspective to the classroom and help bridge the gap between academics and industry knowledge.
As the internet becomes more vital for life and business, so does the demand for online security. The cybersecurity industry is centered around protecting data from cybersecurity attacks. An organization’s infrastructure must be compliant with cybersecurity standards and policies and vulnerabilities need to be identified to protect and secure data and network systems.
The industry needs ethical hackers to protect and defend against ransomware, malware, and all forms of cyber-attacks. The EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) exam is recommended for cybersecurity professionals.
Your Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity includes three courses focused on ethical hacking so that you get hands-on experience in footprinting and reconnaissance, firewalls and honeypots, SQL injection attacks, hacking web applications, and more.
Our IT faculty use a learn-practice-apply methodology to provide hands-on experience that applies your skills in real-world cybersecurity scenarios. Learn the strategies and methods that would be used by a malicious hacker, then develop countermeasures to shore up a system’s defense.
University of Phoenix has been continually accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), hlcommission.org, since 1978.
Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting against the criminal or unauthorized use of electronic data, or the measures taken to achieve this. Cybersecurity includes protecting computer and network systems from the theft of, or damage to, their hardware, software or electronic data, and any disruption of the services they provide.
Upon graduation from a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity degree program, graduates have potential for careers in private or public sectors, as well as federal agencies, criminal justice agencies, hospitals—really anywhere data is stored electronically. Possible jobs include information security analyst, network and computer systems administrator and tech services.
In a normal circumstance, students can graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity degree in approximately 47 months with no prior college credits. But with University of Phoenix, students can save both time and money by submitting previous educational, job or life experience for evaluation for potential credit through the Prior Learning Assessment. On average, students working toward a bachelor's degree with prior eligible college credits and relevant life experience saved $11k and 1 year off their undergraduate degree.
University of Phoenix offers career-relevant education, provides career services, hires real world faculty and has more than 100 degrees and certificates aligned to over 300+ occupations. Choose from a variety of certificates that you can add to your Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity degree that can allow you to become specialized in many different areas.
We also offer exceptional flexibility. You can log in and complete course work on your time, receive around-the-clock support and choose from frequent start dates. Plus, students can pursue our tuition savings and scholarship opportunities, which can make earning their degree more affordable and take less time.
The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity degree program offers two ways to customize your education. Choose from several elective courses you can take throughout your program. Or choose from lower division and upper division certificates to add to your program. Your Enrollment Representative can help you find the right electives and certificates to take based on your career goals.
While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.