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Also offered as: Graduate , Cybersecurity & Risk Management (Minor)

The Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Cybersecurity at Eastern Illinois University is a flexible, fully online program designed for working professionals and transfer students. Students gain hands-on skills in network security, digital forensics, risk assessment, and system protection while preparing for high-demand cybersecurity careers.

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Degree Level
Bachelor of Applied Arts & Sciences
Delivery
Fully Online / Fully Online
Time to Degree
8 Semesters
Credit Hours
120 Total, 30 in Major
Careers
Analysts, Administrators, Specialists
Cybersecurity students at EIU

Why Study Cybersecurity at EIU?

  • Learn from experienced cybersecurity professionals with real-world industry expertise.
  • Complete your degree fully online with flexible scheduling options.
  • Build in-demand skills in security, forensics, risk assessment, and system protection.
  • Earn credit for prior learning, certifications, and professional experience.
  • Prepare for high-growth careers protecting organizations from cyber threats.
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"From the moment I stepped onto campus, every professor, staff member, and student I encountered treated me with such genuine warmth and respect, as if I were already a valued member of their community. Despite not having officially joined the EIU family, I immediately felt a deep sense of belonging. The atmosphere was one of comfort and inclusivity, where everyone seemed genuinely invested in my success and well-being."
Abbey McCord
Cybersecurity | Class of 2025
Abbey McCord, Cybersecurity at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Complete hands-on cybersecurity projects based on real-world security challenges.
  • Apply cybersecurity concepts through digital forensics and incident response exercises.
  • Earn internship credit through approved workplace-based cybersecurity projects.
  • Develop career-ready skills aligned with industry certifications and workforce needs.
  • Analyze security risks and recommend solutions using practical case studies.
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What You'll Learn

The Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (B.A.A.S.) in Cybersecurity at Eastern Illinois University prepares students to protect networks, systems, and data in today’s rapidly evolving digital environment.

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$120,780
Median Salary for These CareersMedian salaryThe median is the middle value: half of the people counted earn more and half earn less. It is an estimate for a typical graduate, not a promise of what you will earn. Pay varies by employer, location, experience and the specific job.

Career OutcomesCareer outcomesThese are example careers that graduates of this program often pursue, taken from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET occupation list. They are examples, not job guarantees, and many graduates work in other fields.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

  • Information Security Analysts
  • Web Administrators
  • Document Management Specialists
  • Penetration Testers
  • Information Security Engineers
  • Digital Forensics Analysts

Career Insights

Job Outlook ★ Bright Outlook Bright OutlookBright Outlook careers are ones with a promising future. They're expected to grow quickly, to have lots of job openings, or to be brand new and emerging. A career earns the label if it meets any one of these: projected growth of 5% or more, at least 75,000 projected openings, or New & Emerging status.
Grow Rapidly: Jobs in this career are expected to grow 5% or more over the next several years, based on Bureau of Labor Statistics projections.
New & Emerging: This is a newer kind of job in a field that's still taking shape, and demand for it is expected to rise.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor Grow Rapidly / New and Emerging
Preparation Needed Considerable (4/5)Job Zone 4: Considerable preparationMost of these careers require a four-year bachelor's degree. They also tend to build on several years of work-related experience or training.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor
Personality Fit ConventionalConventional interest typeYou like order and detail. This work involves organizing information or data by following set procedures and rules, usually in an office.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

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Sean Roberts
Instructor | Program Coordinator of Computer and Information Technology
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3149 Klehm Hall
217-581-7427
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Gabe Grant
Professor and Chairperson
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30 Klehm Hall
217-581-5762
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Billy Panther
Head of Panther Pride
Old Main
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