Protect Critical Company Data From Being Compromised
Cyber Security Bachelor’s Degree
As businesses continue to move toward fully digital systems to manage and hold their critical information, they must also develop a strategy for protecting that priceless data. Our Cyber Security Bachelor’s degree provides the knowledge and investigative skills you need to enter this specialized area of IT across a variety of industries.
To enhance your resume even further, you can earn several industry certifications from CompTIA®, Microsoft®, and Cisco®. These industry-standard certification exams are available to you at no additional cost—we cover your practice exams and application fee.* Plus, if you’ve already earned an industry certification, you may be eligible to receive college credit.
Real Knowledge for Real-World Challenges
Your Cyber Security Bachelor's degree curriculum provides the technical skills and knowledge you need to successfully protect organizational data, investigate data breaches, and develop strategies to prevent data from being compromised through:
- Theory and application of legal issues as applied to information and information security systems
- Advanced instruction in cutting-edge IT areas: techniques, standards, and technology used to protect electronic information
- Information security advanced topics: operations, forensics, programming, and strategic risk assessment
- Opportunities to prepare and sit for industry certifications*
- Hands-on instruction that combines IT skills and criminal justice knowledge
- Solid communication and management skills
As a CompTIA Academy Partner, Rasmussen College prepares you to earn sought-after CompTIA industry certifications. Our partnership ensures that our curriculum is designed to help you pass the most in-demand entry- and intermediate-level certification exams—giving you a competitive edge in today's workforce.
Learn more about our Cyber Security Bachelor's degree by completing the form on the right or calling us at 888-549-6755. One of our program managers will be happy to answer all your questions.
- Receive credit for your qualifying technology certifications
- Prepare for industry certifications from CompTIA®, Microsoft®, and Cisco®
- Industry-experienced faculty deliver advanced IT curriculum
- Offered completely online or a combination of online and on campus classes at your convenience
Cyber Security Bachelor’s Degree Course Highlights
Your Cyber Security Bachelor’s degree curriculum provides advanced instruction in the most relevant areas, including information assurance, forensics, and cyber security.
- Focus on techniques used to protect and recover data
- Install and configure threat detection software applications
- Understand the theory and application of legal issues
- Learn to investigate data breaches
Sample Course List
Criminal Investigations
Managing Risk for Information Systems
Network Security and Cryptography
Hacker Techniques, Tools, and Applications
Estimated Program Cost
Information presented on our tuition calculator
GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT RATE
Placement Rate Methodology: 85% of March 2011 to December 2011 graduates available for employment were employed in their field of study or continuing their education as of September 30, 2012. This rate includes graduates across all Rasmussen College programs and campuses working in their field of study or continuing their education at Rasmussen College or another institution. This rate does not specify that each graduate was placed by Rasmussen College in their current position; some graduates find jobs on their own while others maintain previously held employment.
Bureau Of Labor Statistics (BLS)
BLS salary data represents national, averaged earnings for the occupations listed and includes workers at all levels of education and experience. This data does not represent starting salaries. Employment conditions in your area may vary.
Tuition Lock
Tuition rate is locked in for continuously enrolled students. A change in the number of credits taken during enrollment in any quarter may lead to different prices if a student moves from part-time to full-time status or vice versa.
Federal And State Grants
Students must meet applicable eligibility requirements for state and federal grant programs—please speak with a financial aid advisor for details.
Time To Complete
Time to complete is dependent on accepted transfer credits and courses completed each quarter.
Credit Transfer
Rasmussen College reserves the right to accept or deny credits based on policies listed in the college catalog.
Corporate Discounts
Discounts may vary by corporate partner and program. Please contact a program manager for more information.
Estimated Potential Earnings
If you invested in your degree and started a career as a , the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) states the median yearly salary for this career is . At that rate, your estimated return on investment would be over the course of a lifetime.
A career as a is just one career option you can pursue with your degree. Your income potential can vary based on your specialization or industry, and you should explore all your options to find the career that is right for you.
A Degree Matters
Earning an Associate's or Bachelor's degree—regardless of the field of study—can greatly improve your income potential in today's job market. In fact, according to the BLS, degree holders earn, on average, significantly more than high school diploma holders:
- National Average Lifetime Earnings**
- Unemployment Rate**
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Bachelor's Degree$2,281,0404.9%
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Associate's Degree$1,763,4406.8%
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Some College$1,622,2408.7%
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High School Diploma$1,367,8809.4%
**http://www.census.gov/prod/2011pubs/acs-14.pdf, http://www.bls.gov/emp/ep_chart_001.htm
Potential earnings calculated by multiplying median full-time salaries by 40 years http://www.bls.gov/emp/ep_chart_001.htm
Seamless Transfer Policies
- Transfer up to 67% of the credits required to complete your degree
- Credits accepted from nationally and regionally accredited schools
- Course-by-course evaluation of all courses with a grade of C or higher
- No expiration of your previously-earned general education and certain degree-specific credits
- Credit through prior learning, work, and military experience
- Test out of courses where you can demonstrate specific knowledge
- Complete advanced placement (AP) exams and achieve a score of 3 or higher
- Successfully complete college exams (e.g., CLEP, DSST, DANTES, etc.)
- Successfully submit course waivers for approval from Rasmussen College
- Submit credits transcribed by the American Council of Education (ACE)
- Submit a military transcript
- Transfer all general education courses from your previously earned Associate's or Bachelor's degree, regardless of course of study
- School of Technology Waivers:
- Course waivers will be considered for students who have select professional certifications from the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA); Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS); Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT); or CIW JavaScript certification.
- Course waivers will be considered for specific courses within the School of Technology related to the certification.
- Certifications must have been earned within the last three years.
- The student's credential will be reviewed, and if the criteria are met, will waive the course requirements and the grades will be posted on the student transcript as a Course Waiver (CW).
Information on transfer policies
Rasmussen College reserves the right to accept or deny transfer credits based upon policies in course catalog.
CompTIA is a registered trademark of CompTIA Properties, LLC.
Microsoft, Microsoft Windows, and Microsoft Exchange are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Cisco is a registered trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc.
*Rasmussen College will cover the application fee for each first attempt of all of the industry certification exams for which you qualify to take. Should you need to take an exam more than once to receive a passing score, you will be responsible for all subsequent exam application fees.
