Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Cybersecurity

Join the Front Lines of Digital Defense

In today’s rapidly growing digital world, user privacy and data are subject to constant and sophisticated cyberattacks. And as more business and personal matters are conducted online, the data created must be collected and stored properly to prevent significant risks to personal, business and government information and affairs.

The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity at Thomas Edison State University (TESU) provides you with the critical skills to work in a fast-growing and ever-changing field to help organizations, governments and businesses protect their data and prevent cyber threats. This program will prepare you with well-known cybersecurity-related industry certifications to help you become the first line of defense against cybercrime.

Why Study Cybersecurity at TESU?

There is a critical nationwide need for skilled cybersecurity professionals due to the countless daily threats that user privacy and sensitive data in our country face. The B.S. in Cybersecurity from TESU provides you with the essential knowledge needed to protect this information. Through an interdisciplinary approach that draws on solid technical skills as well as relevant human, policy, legal and ethical aspects, you will graduate as a well-rounded leader ready to take on the cyberattacks of tomorrow. And because these roles are critical to our digital world, you can expect to earn close to $100K annually* depending on your role.

At TESU, we know life gets busy, but your college degree doesn't have to wait. We offer more than 100 accredited, career-focused online learning programs that can easily fit into your full life. And with our generous credit transfer policy and multiple start dates, you can be on the path to increasing your marketability and furthering your career faster and for less. At TESU, you can earn your degree anytime, anywhere.

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Earn Your Cybersecurity Degree at TESU

As technology continues to evolve, individuals, businesses and governments report online threats, data breaches and cyberattacks daily. Learn what it takes to protect digital infrastructures and sensitive data across all industries in the fast-moving field of cybersecurity.

What You'll Learn

Through our Cybersecurity program, you'll learn how to assess and apply cybersecurity principles and methods to defend information systems against threats. Our rigorous coursework will prepare you to make critical decisions and apply a variety of learned skills to help prevent and defend against cyberattacks and keep organizations and users safe.

Some of the courses you will take may include:

• Computer Programming I
• Firewalls and Perimeter Security
• Ethical Hacking
• Windows Server Configuration

Want to see everything you'll study in the B.S. in Cybersecurity program? View our course catalog.

Areas of Study

Through the Cybersecurity program, you can choose to specialize in one of the following areas of study:

• Digital Forensics and Cyber Investigation
• Cloud Security
• Homeland Security

Learning Outcomes

Our Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity will prepare you with the skills and best practices you need to help you become a leader in the cybersecurity industry.

You’ll learn to:

• Assess and apply cybersecurity principles, tools and methods to defend information systems against cyber threats.
• Safeguard critical company data by applying cybersecurity best practices and technologies.
• Confidently navigate legal, ethical and compliance aspects of maintaining a secure virtual environment.
• Apply database security models and best practices in the design and development of database management systems.
• Develop plans and processes to keep computer systems, data and end users safe from attacks.

Turn Your Experience Into Credits

As an adult learner, you bring a wealth of experience and training that can’t be found in a classroom. We believe that many of these experiences have given you college-level knowledge that may translate into college credit. Whether you served in the military or worked in industry, learn how TESU can help put you on the path toward earning your college degree even faster with our flexible ways to earn credit.

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Transfer Credits to TESU

Have you earned college credit from high school or another higher education institution? TESU helps make sure your hard work counts. Our generous credit transfer options can help you move your education goals forward, saving valuable time and money. Learn more about transferring credit.

Tuition & Financial Aid

TESU is dedicated to your success and can help put your goals of earning your college degree within reach with our academic excellence, flexible online structure, multiple start dates and exceptional value. We offer financial aid assistance and scholarship opportunities to help ease your out-of-pocket expenses and make earning your degree accessible.

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Take the Next Steps

Are you ready to advance your career with a college degree?

Enroll with our online application process and take the next step toward achieving your goals at TESU.

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Take Your B.S. in Cybersecurity Even Further

Once you earn your B.S. in Cybersecurity at TESU, you can continue your studies and further your career with a Master of Science in Cybersecurity. No matter what your career goals are, TESU can help you gain the knowledge and the in-demand skills required to help protect our nation’s critical information infrastructure.