Potential cyber security students have a number of choices to make before endeavoring on their cyber security education. We cover a number of these common questions in our FAQ and Resources section. But for students who know they would like to pursue a cyber security education, it’s good to get an in-depth look at different cyber security degree types. Generally speaking there are five main types of cyber security degrees:
- Information Assurance
- Cyber Security
- Computer Science with a security focus
- Information Systems with a security focus
- Information Technology with a security focus
There is also cyber security programming at the associates through the doctoral levels. While any of the degrees below can serve you well for entering a cyber security organization, some degrees will mesh with your interests and goals better than others. To discern the right cyber security degree path for you, check out our in-depth degree guides below!
- An in-depth Guide to Associate’s in Cyber Security Degrees for Cyber Security Careers
- An in-depth Guide to Associate’s in Computer Forensics for Cyber Security Jobs
- An in-depth Guide to Associate’s in Network Security for Cyber Security Jobs
- An in-depth Guide to Bachelor’s in Computer Science Degrees for Cyber Security Careers
- An in-depth Guide to Bachelor’s in Cyber Security Degrees for Cyber Security Careers
- An in-depth Guide to Bachelor’s in Information Assurance Degrees for Cyber Security Careers
- An in-depth Guide to Master’s in Cyber Security Degrees for Cyber Security Careers
- An in-depth Guide to Master’s in Information Assurance Degrees for Cyber Security Careers
- An in-depth Guide to Master’s in Computer Engineering Degrees for Cyber Security Careers
- An in-depth Guide to Master’s in Information Technology for Cyber Security Careers
- An in-depth Guide to Master’s in Computer Science for Cyber Security Careers