Discover advanced cybersecurity skills in a master’s degree program
| Curriculum | Up-to-date curriculum includes advanced cybersecurity topics: digital forensics, penetration testing, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and much more |
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| Format | 100% online courses you can take at home; flexible self-paced learning includes options for full-time or part-time enrollment |
| Hands-on | Interactive learning modules provide training with real cybersecurity tools and software; you can elect an internship option to gain real-world practical experience1 |
| Certifications | Prepare for key certifications from Cisco, CompTIA, and others—built-in as part of your tuition |
| QuickPaths | Transfer credit, stackable credentials, and adaptive learning technology build a faster pathway to a higher education with Herzing University |
| Accreditation | Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission |
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Take your cybersecurity knowledge and skills to the next level and pursue advanced job opportunities
The Master of Science in Cybersecurity program includes both lecture-style and practical education (capstone or internship) to prepare you to succeed in advanced roles in the field of cybersecurity.
Our curriculum places significant focus on how the industry has evolved in response to the prevalence of AI technologies. We collaborate with industry experts from RedHat, Mercedes Benz, and Wells Fargo to ensure all coursework reflects current trends and prepares students for what they will face in the field.
We can help you reach greater heights in the field of cybersecurity. Earn a master’s degree and discover your full potential.
Career-focused curriculum
Discover the crucial knowledge and skills required to succeed in your work and build a foundation for continued career growth.
Flexible schedule
We work hard to help you maintain school-life balance, striving to be as flexible as possible for busy non-traditional students.
Virtual services
Access to extensive virtual services, including academic advising, tutoring, support services, technical support and library services.
Lifelong support
We support your ongoing career advancement by providing comprehensive, personalized student services with lifelong career coaching.
Rolling admissions
No application deadlines to worry about. Apply when you’re ready and prepare to get started soon.
Courses & Curriculum Details
The MS curriculum, designed for bachelor’s degree holders in any major, includes significant focus on AI technologies and techniques. Students learn a deep understanding of the technical aspects of cybersecurity as well as the leadership skills required to succeed in management roles.
Cybersecurity courses emphasize the application of knowledge and skills rather than establishing concepts abstractly via scholarly writing.
All classes are delivered online with a required capstone or internship (if available in your state). Students with relevant, current industry certifications may be able to waive one or more courses in the program and decrease the time needed to complete the program – please speak with admissions to confirm eligibility.
| Program | Months i | Credits |
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| Master of Science in Cybersecurity | 12 | 37 |
Average number of months for students to complete program
Required Courses
All courses, 37.00 semester credit hours, are required.
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TuItion & Cost
Tuition & Cost
The cost of tuition for the Master of Science in Cybersecurity program is $625 per credit.
You can potentially earn even greater savings by transferring credit from prior college coursework, applying for financial aid, or potential partnership opportunities through your employer.
Our goal is your career advancement. That's why we are always working to improve our curriculum and processes to make our program as affordable as possible while preparing you best for success in your work.
Scholarships & Financial Aid
You may be eligible for multiple scholarships and grants—including our Nurses Circle of Achievement scholarship, which offers up to 10% tuition reduction.
Military/Veteran Discounts
Veterans, Active Duty U.S. Servicemembers, and spouses may qualify for a 10% tuition discount or tuition reduction to $250 per credit.
Admissions requirements
Enrollment prerequisites to enroll in Herzing’s MS in Cybersecurity program include:
- Completed bachelor’s or graduate degree from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or have completed a three- or four-year bachelor’s degree at a foreign college or university recognized as equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree by an approved foreign credential evaluator.
- Meet and interview with a Herzing admissions advisor
- Complete an application form
If you have any additional questions regarding admissions into the program, please contact our admissions team.
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Our accredited & recognized online school
We strive to earn rank as one of the top private, nonprofit universities in the United States. Just as you work every day to become the best version of yourself, so do we as a university.
We are proud to have attained institutional and programmatic accreditation in addition to industry recognition for our accomplishments helping students earn a college education and find career success.
Ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the best online bachelor’s degree programs in 2024.
Herzing University is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Certifications
Prepare for key industry certifications
The MS in Cybersecurity curriculum includes coursework designed to prepare you for various certification exams testing your knowledge and skills in several different aspects of cybersecurity.
Several courses in the curriculum align with important industry certifications. Complete the requisite coursework and we will reimburse the application fees for up to three industry certifications, including:
- Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
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People who look at cybersecurity programs may also be interested in different types of IT degrees, such as a computer networking bachelor's degree. With this degree, students learn how to install, configure, administer and maintain elements of computer network systems including software, operating systems, and programming languages.
Another popular degree choice is an information technology (IT) degree program. This degree can help prepare students to install, maintain, manage, repair and secure complex computer network systems. IT technicians support customers who are experiencing computer-related problems and troubleshoot components, hardware and software, including printers, scanners, email and work processes.
Students with a stronger interest in building applications or learning to code may prefer to explore our software development or computer programming degree programs.
On average, it takes 32 months to earn your degree in cybersecurity from Herzing University and become a cybersecurity analyst. You may be able to decrease how much time it takes by transferring up to 90 prior approved college credits into our bachelor’s degree program.
Yes, it's worth it!
Today, cybersecurity is more important now than ever before. There are large amounts of sensitive data online, including personally identifiable information (PII), protected health information (PHI), and intellectual property, all of which needs protecting.
In addition to potential high earnings and a strong projected job outlook, the field can also be personally rewarding because you can help protect important data belonging to people and organizations. The field is growing, with more and more doors opening up to great career opportunities.
If you enjoy IT, problem solving, and enjoy technical challenges, take the first step with Herzing University and start your new career.
As with any skill, learning cybersecurity takes study, practice, and hard work. However, anyone who takes genuine interest in programming, how computer networks work, and security in the age of technology is capable of learning the fundamentals of cybersecurity.
An undergraduate cybersecurity degree is a technical degree that offers students the knowledge needed to protect and defend internet/intranet computer networks, operating systems, and data from cyber attacks. It focuses on systems thinking, security principles, and adaptive incident response tactics.
Herzing’s cybersecurity program covers additional topics in ethical hacking, artificial intelligence and machine learning, cloud computing, wireless security, data privacy, digital forensics, and more.
Cybersecurity specialists develop and deploy the plans and software that keep data secure, private, sound, and accessible by the right people within a business or organization.
Information assurance professionals focus on the business more than the software. Instead of focusing on the design of the security, they focus more on determining what data to protect, to what extent, and whether the protections are effective. and whether the protections are effective.
The average pay for information security analysts was $124,740 per year ($59.97 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).*
The BLS projects an increase in demand well beyond the average U.S. occupation, with employment projected to grow 32% from 2022-2032.*
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Nursing | Online CampusDisclosures
1. Online students in some states may not be allowed to take this internship due to state restrictions.
Herzing University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
* Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 2023 / Occupational Outlook Handbook 2022. BLS estimates do not represent entry-level wages and/or salaries. Multiple factors, including prior experience, age, geography market in which you want to work and degree field, will affect career outcomes and earnings. Herzing neither represents that its graduates will earn the average salaries calculated by BLS for a particular job nor guarantees that graduation from its program will result in a job, promotion, salary increase or other career growth.
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