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Gain Advanced Cybersecurity Skills

3 students working around a table in RUC.Cybersecurity is one of the most exciting, challenging, and growing fields in computer science. Seemingly constant attacks on everything from banks to public water systems to Defense Department networks by hackers, cybercriminals, corporate spies, and state-sponsored groups have revealed how vulnerable the nation is in both the private and public sectors. Our Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance at the University of Michigan-Dearborn gives you the advanced knowledge and skills you need to mitigate and fight the threats–and to recover if defenses fail.

You can take the courses completely on campus, fully online, or in a mix of both modes. All courses are scheduled during late afternoons or evenings, making them convenient for part-time study while working.

Where a Cybersecurity and Information Assurance Degree Will Take You

The urgent and growing need for cybersecurity professionals with advanced training means you’ll graduate with a wealth of career opportunities in industrial, academic, governmental, and non-governmental institutions. The job titles are as diverse as the opportunities: information security analyst, cybersecurity engineer, computer network architect, database administrator, and forensic science technician, among many others. You’ll also be equipped with the skills to keep learning and growing through continuing professional development.

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 in 2022. Please note that these figures reflect overall averages and may not represent entry-level salaries.

$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.

$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.

$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.

$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.

$129,840 Median Salary

Computer Network Architects

Employment of computer network architects is projected to grow 4 percent from 2022 to 2032, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 10,200 openings for computer network 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.

Program Details

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Application Deadline

This program operates on a rolling admission basis. It is advised to submit all documents by the advisory deadline to ensure consideration for your preferred term and to facilitate pre-term planning. Advisory deadlines differ for domestic and international students.

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Graduate Scholarships

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Programs Offered Beyond MS

Computer and Information Science, PhD

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