GAIN IN-DEMAND SKILLS
Walden engages deeply with today’s top IT employers to understand the latest requirements in specific technical disciplines.
PRACTICE IN REAL TIME
Through proactive secure coding, you’ll encounter cybersecurity scenarios and data sets you can hack and/or decrypt.
WORK WITH WHITE HAT HACKER TEAMS
Join a Walden cyber team to solve complex threat simulations, with the opportunity to participate in national competitions.
MAKE A SOCIAL IMPACT
Learn to address cybersecurity challenges in an ethical way and make a positive difference for organizations and society.
Curriculum and Completion Requirements
Curriculum
Completion Requirements
- 45 quarter credits
- Core courses (45 qtr. cr.)
View the COMPLETE CURRICULUM PLAN.
Admissions
Work one-on-one with an Enrollment Specialist who’ll guide you through every step—from choosing the right program to paying for your education.
Streamlined Admissions Process
Earning your MS in Cybersecurity degree online is a big decision, which is why we’ve streamlined and simplified the admissions process. Start your journey with:
No application fee
Easy credit transfer
No essay
Program Admission Considerations: A bachelor's degree or higher.
General Admission Requirements: Completed online application and transcripts. Please note that the materials you are required to submit may vary depending on the academic program to which you apply. More information for international applicants.
Tuition Breakdown
Walden offers tuition savings options that can make your goals more attainable. Discover savings opportunities by exploring our scholarships and grants, for those who apply and qualify.
Believe & Achieve Scholarship®
Walden grants
Federal and state grants
Stay Inspired. Stay on Track. Save Money.
Discover progress-based savings that inspire you to stay on track to graduation.
| Curriculum Component | Requirements | Cost | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 45 quarter credit hours | $565 per quarter hour | $25,425 |
| Program Fee | Per quarter | $180 | $900 |
| $26,325** | |||
| BELIEVE & ACHIEVE SCHOLARSHIP YOUR TUITION | -$5,650 | ||
*Represents minimum time to completion and Believe & Achieve Scholarship. Your actual total program time and costs may vary. Believe & Achieve Scholarship savings based on current tuition. See Scholarship Details for more information.
**Tuition reflects the minimum time to completion. Time to completion varies by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. Tuition and time to complete may be reduced if transfer credits are accepted, or if you receive grants, scholarships, or other tuition reductions. Walden may accept up to 20 transfer credits. For a personalized estimate of the number of your transfer credits that Walden would accept, call an Enrollment Specialist at 844-529-2438.
Tuition and fees are subject to change. Books and materials are not included and may cost up to an additional $1,000 and $1,400.
Build Your Expertise in Cyber Operations
In our online master’s in cybersecurity program, you’ll develop a strong foundation in information systems and cyberattack detection and remediation. Gain hands-on experience with industry-leading tools and their practical application in various settings and threat scenarios. Explore groundbreaking advances in cyber forensics, cybercrime prevention, and secure coding as you build the confidence to lead critical information security initiatives and cross-functional teams.
Career Outlook
Business and government organizations need highly trained security engineers to protect their networks and sensitive data from cyberattackers. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), jobs for information security analysts are expected to grow 35% by 2031—much faster than average.1
That’s good news for driven IT professionals like you. A cybersecurity master’s degree can prepare you to meet the demand for skilled talent and lead large-scale information security initiatives.
An MS in Cybersecurity degree can prepare you to pursue career options such as:2
- Information security engineer
- Information systems/technology security analyst
- Information systems/technology manager or supervisor
An MS in Cybersecurity degree can prepare you to work in settings such as:
- Government
- Financial institutions
- Education
- Nonprofit organizations
Career options may require additional experience, training, or other factors beyond the successful completion of this degree program.
Learning Outcomes
Graduates of Walden’s cybersecurity master’s online program will be prepared to:
- Evaluate emerging technical developments that apply to cybersecurity.
- Evaluate the role of cybersecurity elements within the context of the modern workplace.
- Examine cryptography elements for practical application in both commercial and non-commercial settings.
- Critique cybersecurity strategies that can be deployed to prevent cybercrime.
- Examine computer forensics elements for their practical usage in both commercial and non-commercial organizations.
- Evaluate management processes that can be deployed to prevent or limit potential cyber-attacks in the workplace.
