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Cyber Security Degree, Bachelor of Science, St. Louis

BACHELOR’S IN
CYBER SECURITY

BACHELOR’S IN
CYBER SECURITY

CYBER SECURITY

Explore and Defend
the Digital Frontier.
Explore and Defend the Digital Frontier.

As the world becomes more connected and data-driven, cyber security is now critically important for protecting our institutions.

“An Official Center of Academic Excellence
and Accredited Institution for Cyber Defense.”

A Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security from Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPP places students on the cutting edge of a field in ever-increasing demand from the worlds of business, government, and technology.

Students gain a foundation in business essentials and become immersed in a curriculum designed to teach the technical skills needed in this ever-changing field. Students also get hands-on experience in Maryville’s virtual lab, the Cybersecurity Center of Excellence, where they take on real-world cyber security challenges.

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CYBER SECURITY STUDENT

 

ALUMNI TESTIMONIAL

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A SMART CAMPUS FOR ALL™

3 TRACKS TO CHOOSE FROM

offensive track

Offensive Track

Explore a proactive approach to security measures using ethical hacking. Keep threats from becoming attacks.

defensive track

Defensive Track

Examine the industry’s best reactive tactics. Eliminate vulnerabilities and keep defenses strong.

general track

General Track

Mix both tracks for a broad overview of cyber security.

PROJECT-BASED
LEARNING

cyber security students at Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPP

Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPP is known for its cyber security school/program that has its own innovative, student-run and faculty-managed operations center named the Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (COE). The Center provides a wide range of free cyber security services such as cyber defense, computer networking and security management to non-profit organizations in the St. Louis region including:

• Mathews-Dickey Boys and Girls Club
• American Cancer Society
• Habitat for Humanity
• Salvation Army

PROFESSIONAL PARTNERSHIPS

students in a cyber security class

Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPPpartners with corporate and civic organizations in the greater St. Louis region and beyond to provide students with opportunities to experience hands-on involvement in real-world projects. Partners of the university include:

• Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation
• PNC Financial Services
• World Wide Technology
• TD Ameritrade / Charles Schwab
• MasterCard

STUDENT DISCUSSES CYBER SECURITY

ALUMNI TESTIMONIAL

WHY MARYVILLE

Jake Simino“What I enjoyed most about Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPPwas the real-world experience of the faculty, including a professor who was working for the U.S. Department of Defense.”
-Jake Simino, ’15
Jordan Davis“The commitment to the Cybersecurity major enabled me to be employed full-time during my sophomore year of school. Working with cutting edge software and technology keeps the program in demand and guarantees future job placement!”
-Jordan Davis, ’20

ONLINE CYBER SECURITY PROGRAMS

Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission - HLC
Kiplingers Best College Values Private 2018
Ranked among the best values in private colleges — Kiplinger’s Personal Finance
Forbes Americas Top Colleges
Ranked among "America’s Top Colleges" — Forbes
Military Friendly School
Best For Vets

THE BIG PICTURE

Data breaches and cyber security threats affect 556 million people each year, and the number keeps growing. This has led to a surge in demand for analysts, leading to excellent career prospects for cyber security majors. Extensive training, including theory and hands-on work, is essential for cybersecurity management and computer security.

SALARY

TOP 10%

$156,580

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MEDIAN

$98,350


JOB GROWTH

28%

ESTIMATED

through 2026

28,500 NEW JOBS THROUGH 2026


LARGEST EMPLOYERS

in this field:

28
%
COMPUTER SYSTEMS
19
%
FINANCE & INSURANCE
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%
MANAGEMENT
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%
INFORMATION

*Data on this page provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

*Data on this page provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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