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Boost Your Prospects With a Dual Degree

Students studying at a table in RUCIf you want to be a double threat on the job market when you graduate, our dual Bachelor of Science degree in computer and information science and cybersecurity and information assurance will make it happen.

By taking a few additional credits, you can graduate with two B.S. degrees that put you in a great position for jobs in cybersecurity and other high-demand computer science fields. The dual degree requires 138 credits, just slightly more than the 120-123 credits required for each of the individual degrees. You can earn the additional credits by taking an extra class most semesters or extending your program by one semester.

Where a Dual Degree Will Take You

More than a single degree, a dual degree signals to employers that you work hard and are dedicated to your career, making you a very attractive job candidate. The cybersecurity training makes you valuable in a wide range of roles, since computer security concerns affect virtually every employer in the private and public sectors. And the dual degree gives you a great background for pursuing graduate work in computer science. 

Career and Salary Outlook

The information in this table is meant to give you an idea of career opportunities with this degree. All information is pulled from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and is meant to be averages across the United States for 2022.  Please note that these figures reflect overall averages and may not represent entry-level salaries.

$103,800 Median Salary

Computer Systems Analysts

Employment of computer systems analysts is projected to grow 10 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations.

About 37,600 openings for computer systems analysts are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$120,360 Median Salary

Information Security Analysts

Employment of information security analysts is projected to grow 32 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations.

About 16,800 openings for information security analysts are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$117,450 Median Salary

Database Administrators and Architects

Overall employment of database administrators and architects is projected to grow 8 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations.

About 10,200 openings for database administrators and architects are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$92,750 Median Salary

Web Developers and Digital Designers

Overall employment of web developers and digital designers is projected to grow 16 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations.

About 19,000 openings for web developers and digital designers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$95,360 Median Salary

Network and Computer Systems Administrators

Employment of network and computer systems administrators is projected to grow 2 percent from 2022 to 2032, about as fast as the average for all occupations.

About 19,800 openings for network and computer systems administrators are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

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You can join the Society of Women Engineers, Upsilon Pi Epsilon, other organizations aimed at students in the College of Engineering and Computer Science like the Association for Computing Machinery, or general student organizations devoted to a wide range of interests and topics. And be sure to attend seminars and workshops sponsored by the College of Engineering and Computer Science.

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