Bachelor’s Degree in 
Computer Networks and Cybersecurity (Online)

It’s impossible to overstate the impact of cybersecurity breaches. If you’ve ever been hacked, you know how much it can cost you in terms of time, money, and reputation. By some estimates, cybercriminals target 556 million people a year.

With an online Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Networks and Cybersecurity from Monroe University’s School of Information Technology, you can do something about it, and build a career that’s more in demand than ever before. 

Organizations of all sizes need skilled IT professionals who know how to design and maintain networks that are secure against the ever-growing threat of cybercrime. It’s a huge problem for both business and individuals — but with an accredited online Cybersecurity degree, you can be a part of the solution. 

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In 2021 alone, 85% of organizations were victims of successful cyberattacks. Cybercriminals are getting smarter, too: 50% of business PCs were infected more than once in a single year. 

Cyberattacks cost their victims trillions of dollars every year. In fact, they’re the fastest-growing category of crimes in the nation, making cybersecurity one of the fastest-growing careers. Over the next several years, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that some information security jobs will grow at an incredible rate of 35%: seven times the average growth rate for all occupations. 

Even though businesses worldwide have increased their average IT security budgets, they still can’t find enough people with the qualifications to fill their openings. With a Bachelor of Science in Computer Networks and Cybersecurity, you’ll keep up with more than the latest advances in technology. You’ll keep up with the ever-increasing need for skilled IT professionals.

Candidates for a Bachelor of Science in Computer Networks and Cybersecurity must fulfill Monroe’s general admissions requirements: 

• Applicants must possess either a high school graduation credential or high school equivalency diploma, or a recognized college associate degree or higher as listed in the transfer admissions policy.
• Applicants must also submit a completed application for admission, as well as a personal statement or essay.

Applicants also participate in a pre-admission interview.

Learn more about how to apply to Monroe University.

Cyberattacks may cost trillions of dollars every year, but your education shouldn’t. At Monroe, we believe a great education is also an affordable education. It’s why we consistently appear on U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Value Schools in Regional Universities North year after year.

We offer competitive tuition and fees, as well as manageable payment plans. Our financial aid office is also dedicated to finding every scholarship, grant, and loan for which you’re eligible. 

If you’re employed by one of our more than 400 partner organizations, you may qualify for a Corporate Partnership Grant that can cover up to 20% of your tuition.

Learn more about financial aid opportunities.

You can find cybersecurity and network jobs in virtually every major industry. School of Information Technology graduates have launched their careers in technology, health care, finance, and more; and at companies like IBM, Citigroup, Montefiore Medical Center, Verizon, Infosys, and Salesforce. 

Hiring trends show no sign of slowing down, and our graduates are well-positioned to capitalize on those trends in cybersecurity and networking jobs that include: 

• Computer network architect 
• Cybersecurity project manager 
• Information security analyst 
• Network administrator 
• Cyber data analytics expert 
• Computer network support specialist 
• Penetration tester (aka ethical hacker)
• Forensic specialist 
• IT security consultant

The demand is there. With a Computer Networks and Cybersecurity degree, you’ll build the skills you need to meet it. 

Students at the School of Information Technology have fulfilled their internship requirements at some of the most renowned companies in the world, including: 

• IBM
• Google
• Cisco
• Amazon
• Apple
• Salesforce 
• Infosys
• The New York Times
• PepsiCo
• Verizon Wireless

Computer Network and Cybersecurity majors can also connect with industry professionals — and their fellow students — through our extracurricular organizations for IT students:

• The Monroe chapter of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) gives students access to competitions, seminars, lectures, and workshops throughout the year. ACM is the world’s largest educational and scientific computing society, conveniently headquartered in New York City. 
• The Information Technology Student Association (ITSA) offers its services to aid businesses in the surrounding community. ITSA also hosts weekly meetings where students can exchange ideas, as well as regular tech challenges and speaker forums.

As you learn to build computer networks, you’ll have the chance to build your own personal network.

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