$270
Tuition Cost per Credit
2 years
Average Completion*
Protect What Matters.
Every organization depends on technology. Every organization also faces the risk that technology, data, and systems could be compromised.
The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity at Athens State University prepares you to help protect the digital systems and information that businesses, government agencies, healthcare organizations, and communities depend on every day. You’ll develop a foundation in cybersecurity principles, networking, systems, risk management, digital security, and ethical problem-solving while learning to think like both a defender and an adversary.
Whether you’re interested in security operations, cyber defense, risk management, digital forensics, or another area of information security, this program gives you the technical foundation to help organizations stay one step ahead of evolving threats.
Program Overview
Cybersecurity is about much more than stopping hackers. It’s about understanding how systems work, identifying vulnerabilities, protecting information, managing risk, responding to incidents, and helping organizations recover when something goes wrong.
The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity provides a comprehensive foundation in the technologies, practices, and principles used to protect digital systems and information. You’ll explore areas such as network security, operating systems, cybersecurity risk, ethical hacking, digital forensics, security operations, and cyber defense. You’ll also develop the analytical thinking and problem-solving skills necessary to respond to threats that don’t always have obvious solutions.
What You’ll Learn
Through the Cybersecurity program, you’ll develop the ability to:
- Explain fundamental cybersecurity concepts and principles.
- Identify vulnerabilities in computer systems and networks.
- Analyze cybersecurity threats and risks.
- Apply security controls and defensive strategies.
- Understand network and system security.
- Evaluate security incidents and potential responses.
- Apply ethical principles to cybersecurity practices.
- Analyze digital evidence and security information.
- Communicate technical security issues to technical and nontechnical audiences.
- Develop solutions to cybersecurity problems.
- Adapt to evolving technologies and emerging cyber threats.
Your Career Advantage Starts Here
Cybersecurity professionals are needed across virtually every industry because protecting information and technology has become a fundamental organizational responsibility.
Explore your career pathways with the B.S. in Cybersecurity, including anticipated salaries, annual job growth, and even active job listings through the Career Concourse portal.
$110k
Computer Systems Manager Estimated Entry Salary
$166k
Computer Systems Manager Estimated Median Salary
Estimated salary and employment information based on labor market data provided by Career Concourse and is intended for informational purposes only. Actual salaries and employment outcomes vary based on factors such as experience, location, industry, and employer and are not guaranteed upon degree completion.
Admissions & Aid
Athens State University is proud to offer the lowest tuition of any public, four-year university in Alabama, making it possible to earn an advanced degree while keeping your education affordable. Combined with flexible online and hybrid learning, scholarships, and financial aid opportunities, our Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity delivers exceptional value and a strong return on your investment.
Why Choose this Program at Athens State?
Life doesn’t stop while you’re earning your degree. That’s why the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity is offered through a variety of flexible course formats, allowing you to complete coursework when it fits your schedule without sacrificing academic quality.
Built for Today’s Professionals
You shouldn’t have to choose between advancing your education and advancing your career. Athens State’s degree programs are designed with working professionals in mind. Flexible learning options allow you to pursue your degree while continuing to meet your professional and personal commitments.
Invest in Your Future The Smart Way
Athens State University is committed to providing an affordable, high-quality education. As Alabama’s most affordable public, state university, we give you the opportunity to earn an advanced degree while making a smart investment in your future, without unnecessary debt. Plus, our learning partnerships make a degree from Athens Sate even more accessible.
Learn from Experienced Faculty
Our faculty combine academic excellence with real-world experience, bringing current industry practices into every course. At Athens State, you’re not facing the journey alone—our dedicated, knowledgeable faculty and staff walk alongside you each step of the way, providing personalized guidance and support.
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*Average completion time varies by student and depends on prior credits
transferred to Athens State and the number of courses taken per semester.
Please consult with your Student Success Coach and faculty advisor for your personalized plan of study.