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Cybersecurity – Master’s

Cybersecurity

Advance your career in cybersecurity with Iowa State’s online program. Gain hands-on experience securing critical information infrastructure. Strengthen your role in government, private sector, or education while expanding your technical skills and mastering cybersecurity strategy. Take the next step in your professional journey—get to what’s next with Iowa State.

At a Glance

30

Total Credits

$900*

Cost Per Credit
*Tuition and fee rates subject to change

2 years+

Time to Complete

Secure your future in cybersecurity

It’s time to take your foundation in computer science or engineering and deepen your expertise in cybersecurity with a master’s degree. Sharpen your skills in securing information infrastructure and navigating policy issues critical to today’s digital world with Iowa State’s online program. Whether you’re looking for a better-paying position in government, the private sector, or education, this program provides the hands-on learning you need from nationally recognized experts. You’ll work remotely on experiments and software systems, all while growing your technical proficiency and expanding your knowledge of ethical considerations. These online courses are specifically designed for working professionals like you. Expand your technical proficiency, strengthen your ethical understanding, and enhance your strategic thinking.

Graduate College Requirements:

  • 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
  • Academic Records/Transcripts
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.)
  • Proof of English Proficiency

Program-Specific Requirements:

  • Educational background in cybersecurity OR 5+ years of relevant workforce experience
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • GRE/GMAT scores are not required

Specific program requirements can be found on the Graduate College website.

The master’s program can be housed in one of several departments; coursework varies accordingly.

Visit the Center for Cybersecurity Innovation & Outreach Graduate Education page to learn more about each program.

Cybersecurity
515-294-9162
cyber@iastate.edu

Stacia Fortune
515-294-9162
ecpegrad@iastate.edu

Industry Growth

  • #2

    Ranked online master’s in cybersecurity program in the U.S.

  • $124,910

    Median annual wage for information security analysts in 2024

  • 33%

    Projected U.S. employment growth through 2033 for information security analysts

Career Path Opportunities

Iowa State University’s online master’s in cybersecurity prepares you to step into leadership roles across the sectors that need protection most: government, private industry, and education.

Job titles might include:

  • Security Engineer
  • Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
  • Computer Forensics Specialist
  • Security Software Developer
  • Network Security Analyst
  • Malware Analyst

Advance your career in:

  • Cybersecurity
  • Security Administration
  • Network Security
  • Malware Analysis
  • Government & Defense
  • Private Sector Technology
  • Higher Education

A flexible online experience, designed intentionally for you.

With Iowa State’s online programs, your career never has to wait. Gain the same high-quality education and industry-focused knowledge as on campus programs, guided by expert professors preparing you for your next.

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Take the next step

Anything is possible at Iowa State University with innovative academic programs, hands-on research opportunities, and globally recognized scholars to support you every step of the way.