Online Masters in Cybersecurity Career Outlook

Escalating concerns about the security of computer networks in the public and private sectors is contributing to job growth in the area of cybersecurity, an issue that was highlighted by President Obama’s hiring of a White House Cybersecurity Coordinator in 2009. The field is seeing heightened demand for information technology specialists and computer and information research scientists to create methods of monitoring and defending networks and devices, as well as to integrate those applications into older systems.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts overall employment of computer network, systems, and database administrators to grow by 30 percent over the same time period.* This rapid rate of growth is largely driven by the need for workers with advanced skills related to information security. Cybersecurity affects organizations in nearly every field. With the skills you’ll gain in this program, you may find career opportunities at:

Learn more about the cybersecurity careers open to you with this master’s degree. Request more information or call us at (866) 295-3106 to speak with a Program Manager today.