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Programs in Cyber Security

Gain hands-on learning experience and solve complex problems in one of the fastest-growing and highest-demand job specializations in the world.

Cybersecurity skills are in high demand, yet there aren’t enough professionals who offer them. It’s estimated that more than 1 million cybersecurity jobs worldwide remain unfilled, with more than 200,000 in the United States.

We pride ourselves in being a pioneer in the field of cybersecurity, with more than two decades at the forefront of research and education. Our programs are designed to combine hands-on and project-based learning experiences with faculty expertise in wide-ranging fields, allowing you to cultivate broader perspectives and gain technical and non-technical skills.

NSA Designated Center

100% Success Rate for TU Cyber Security M.S.

$102k+ Average Salary for Info Security Analysts

9:1 Student to Faculty Ratio

Professional Opportunities

TU students learning about Cyber studies.

Cyber security skills are highly sought after by federal government agencies, national laboratories, law enforcement and intelligence communities, and the private sector. We encourage experiential learning and our faculty will help you explore partnerships with employers. Our alumni work for elite cyber industry leaders including Amazon, Google, IBM X Force Red, the NSA, and others

Job opportunities:

  • Chief Information Security Officer
  • Cyber Defense Analyst
  • Information Systems Security Developer
  • Penetration Tester
  • Systems Security Engineer
  • Information Security Analyst

Beyond the Classroom

  • EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
  • STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
  • SOCIAL JUSTICE & SERVICE
  • JOB PLACEMENT
    • Set the stage for lifelong learning and success.

      Learning is an individualized journey that extends far beyond a major or the walls of a classroom. TU’s Office of Integrative and Experiential Learning (OIEL) provides opportunities for scholars to enliven their studies through global education, research, scholarship, and interdisciplinary programs. Our real-world academic enrichment opportunities are designed to challenge students and enhance their personal and professional educational experience.

      Experiential Learning

    • Make your TU experience as rich and diverse as you like.

      TU students have abundant opportunities to get involved with clubs and organizations to develop new skills, meet new friends, and make lifetime memories. From international clubs, music groups, and intramural sports to Greek life, student government, and on-campus leadership, there’s truly something for everyone at TU. Our multi-faceted extracurricular options perfectly complement our multidisciplinary academic approach.

      Student Organizations

    • Be the change you want to see.

      TU encourages students to give back to the community and see societal problems through a different lens. In considering issues ranging from low-income to racial biases, students analyze the intricacies of cyclical social issues to gain broader perspectives and insights, which they can share with others and act on in the community.

      Civic Engagement

    • Pursue success with confidence — backed by TU’s job placement guarantee.

      TU is committed to our students’ professional success, which is why our Center for Career Development, aka CaneCareers, offers a job placement guarantee program. We promise that students who follow the program will land an entry-level job in their chosen field or continue their education within six months of graduation, or we’ll give them a free semester of grad school.

      Job Placement

    Learn about the college

    Building on its long history of excellence in computer science and cyber security, TU has established the School of Cyber Studies to house undergraduate and graduate programs in this rapidly evolving field.

    College of Engineering & Computer Science

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