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Cybersecurity, BS

Location
  • New York City
  • Westchester
Associated College
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This program is STEM designated, which means you will be trained in areas of technology that are in high demand with United States employers. International students studying in person on student visas will be eligible for an Optional Practical Training (OPT) extension of 24 months, for a total of 36 months.

Pace Knows Cybersecurity

With 15 full-time faculty teaching and researching cybersecurity, 鶹ý's Seidenberg School is the first stop for cybersecurity education and training. Seidenberg faculty have earned millions of dollars in grants in cybersecurity research, and the Seidenberg locations in鶹ýNew York City鶹ýaԻ鶹ýWestchester鶹ýare hubs of cybersecurity expertise.

Expert faculty like Li-Chiou Chen, Darren Hayes, and Joe Acampora will take you through the theory and practice of cybersecurity. With three academic labs and research centers, including the Cyber Range, faculty conduct cutting-edge research in computer forensics, risk, software and data security, human factors, and much more.

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Interior of Seidenberg's Cyber Range facility on 鶹ý's Westchester Campus

As a cybersecurity student, you'll build your portfolio with research and hands-on experience in the classroom and in our鶹ýspecialized labs. These labs, run by top cybersecurity faculty, will empower you to put your classroom learning into action and gain the skills and experience that employers want.

Program Highlights

  • Train in a state-of-the-art Cyber Range, designed and developed specifically to practice cybersecurity drills in preparation for the real thing.
  • Trusted by the US government. 鶹ý's鶹ýSeidenberg School is a National Security Agency鶹ýand Department of Homeland Security designated鶹ýCenter of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education.
  • CyberCorps® Scholarship for Service: 鶹ý is proud to offer the CyberCorps® Scholarship for Service (SFS) program, funded by the National Science Foundation. This selective program provides full-tuition scholarships to students committed to careers in government cybersecurity, offering a direct path to high-demand positions in the public sector鶹ý.
  • Build it, defend it, destroy it: Learning cybersecurity is all about putting yourself in the shoes of the hacker. By learning how cyber attackers think, you鶹ýll be able to build better defense systems to protect sensitive information from being stolen.
  • Strategic Location: With campuses in New York City and Westchester County, students are strategically positioned to network and intern with leading companies, federal agencies, and tech startups.
  • Cutting-Edge Curriculum: Designed to address the latest trends and challenges in cybersecurity, courses cover topics such as network security, ethical hacking, cryptography, and digital forensics. Students are also trained in critical thinking, problem-solving, and the ethical implications of cybersecurity practices.
  • 鶹ý Opportunities: Graduates of the program are prepared for a wide range of careers, including cybersecurity analyst, information security manager, penetration tester, and digit al forensic investigator. The program鶹ýs strong emphasis on hands-on learning ensures that students graduate with a robust portfolio of experience that is highly valued by employers.

鶹ýAnyone that has internet and a computer could do so much damage. We鶹ýre learning ethical hacking; we鶹ýre learning the tools the bad guys are using so we can defend against it. In that sense, this cybersecurity education is priceless.鶹ý

鶹ýAndrew Kirk (MS in Cybersecurity '24)

Become a Cybersecurity Leader

Our cybersecurity degree program provides mentoring and networking opportunities that will prove valuable to your career. In addition to developing in-demand skills, you鶹ýll gain the foundational skills and advanced knowledge you need that will help you prepare for the CompTIA Security+ and ISC2 CISSP certifications relevant to cybersecurity careers across the nation.

5 Rewarding Cybersecurity 鶹ýs

  1. Information Security Analyst: $112,000 median annual salary1
  2. Cyber Operations Analyst: $91,696 average annual salary2
  3. Cybersecurity Specialist: $111,219 average annual salary3
  4. Data Security Officer: $96,617 average annual salary4
  5. Chief Security Officer: $157,251 average annual salary5

Sources:

  1. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor,鶹ýOccupational Outlook Handbook, 鶹ýInformation Security Analysts.鶹ý Retrieved September 11, 2024, from https://www.bls.gov/.
  2. Salary.com. 鶹ýCyber Operations Analyst Salaries in the United States.鶹ý Retrieved September 11, 2024, from https://www.salary.com/.
  3. Salary.com. 鶹ýCybersecurity Specialist Salaries in the United States.鶹ý Retrieved September 11, 2024, from https://www.salary.com/.
  4. Payscale. 鶹ýAverage Data Security Officer.鶹ý Retrieved September 11, 2024, from https://www.payscale.com/.

Payscale. 鶹ýAverage Data Security Officer.鶹ý Retrieved September 11, 2024, from https://www.payscale.com/.

Where Pace Graduates are Employed

  • Amazon
  • Facebook
  • Federal Bureau of Investigation
  • Google
  • IBM
  • JP Morgan Chase
  • Microsoft
  • Morgan Stanley
  • Prudential
  • United States Government

Did You Know?

Cybersecurity Professionals are in Demand

  • that 62% of employers had gaps in their鶹ýcybersecurity workforce, 鶹ýmaking them vulnerable to potential threats. By earning your Bachelor鶹ýs of Science in Cybersecurity degree, you鶹ýll get ready to meet the demand for professionals trained in cyber operations, information security, and other technical competencies. Our alumni network, helps graduates connect with professionals at the forefront of cyber innovation.
  • The job outlook for information security analysts is strong, with (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
$10.5 trillion

the cost of cybercrime by 2025 (Cybersecurity Ventures)

$120,360

median salary of a cybersecurity analyst in New York (Bureau of Labor Statistics)

97%

of Pace students are employed, continuing their education, or pursuing service within one year of graduation