Cyber Security
Online Bachelor's Degree
- Next Start Dates
- April 06, 2026
- May 13, 2026
Online Bachelor’s of Cyber Security
Rasmussen University understands that businesses need people to manage critical information, protect priceless data and be prepared for the unpredictable. This is why our online Cyber Security Bachelor of Science degree helps prepare you to enter this specialized area of technology armed with information security knowledge and investigative skills in as few as 18 months.1
We’ve made advancing your online Cyber Security Bachelor's degree easier by offering courses that fit into a busy working schedule. You will experience practical, hands-on opportunities in your courses, which will prepare you to succeed in the fields of information and cyber security. If you already have an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, or 60 quarter (or 40 semester) credits with a grade of C- or higher in each course, you can transfer those credits and accelerate your online Cyber Security degree timeline.
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In-Demand Skills and Industry Certifications
In our online Cyber Security program, you’ll gain key skills using real-world tools, techniques and applications such as cryptography, Windows®,3 Linux®,4 Cisco®,5 VMware®;6 and Microsoft Azure.7 When teaching comes from those who have years of experience, learning feels vital and relevant. You’ll find immersive online Cyber Security courses led by passionate, industry-experienced instructors.
As you take your Cyber Security courses online, you'll prepare for industry cyber security certification exams, including Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and CompTIA® Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+).8 Rasmussen University will reimburse you for up to three exam application fees.9
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Transferable Skills
Along with cyber security skills, students in all programs and at all credential levels learn employer-valued transferable skills, or soft skills: critical thinking, digital fluency, information literacy, communication and ethics and professional responsibility.
All skills are strategically embedded into your online Cyber Security Bachelor's degree program, further preparing you for your career. As a Cyber Security student, you'll thoroughly research industry standards in ethics and professional responsibility while completing forensic objectives, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Grow your communication skills as you demonstrate thorough use of audience-specific and influential tone to provide convincing security recommendations, including specific support for your chosen recommendations. Learn more about transferable skills.
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Institutional Accreditation
Rasmussen University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. hlcommission.org | 800-621-7440
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Self Directed Assessments
Save time and money on your Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security with self-directed assessments. These $149 online, interactive assessments allow you to show that you already achieved the skills and knowledge for a particular course and don't need to take it. We'll provide prep materials and you can work with a peer tutor to prepare at no additional cost. Learn more about self-directed assessments and other Knowledge Credit® options.
What Types of Cyber Security Classes Will I Take?
As a pioneer in the field of career-focused and online education, Rasmussen University recruits and leverages the expertise of cyber security professionals to ensure program innovation and dynamic curriculum. This is why our Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security program’s content and structure was created and reviewed by a team of industry experts. Here are some example courses that you would take as you prepare to pursue a career in the cyber security field:-
Virtualization
CNT 3777 / Online / 4 Credits
- Explores current virtualization technologies and strategies for virtualization of servers, clients and applications.
- Covers distributed virtual switching, server-side vs. client-side desktop virtualization and virtual appliances.
- Offers hands-on experience with deploying and managing virtual systems and applications.
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Hacker Techniques, Tools and Applications
CIS 4456 / Online / 3 Credits
- Introduces hacking tools and incident handling.
- Overviews various tools and vulnerabilities of operating systems, software and networks used by hackers to access unauthorized information.
- Addresses incident handling methods used when information security is compromised.
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Malware Reverse Engineering
CEN 4200C / Online / 4 Credits
- Examines tools and methodologies of designing malware, discovering data used by malware and analyzing malware via disassembly and/or decompilation.
- Provides instruction to understand malware of unknown origin, or malware for which source code is unavailable.
- Incorporates malware analysis and auditing of closed-source software.
"I got hold of a course catalog—Rasmussen was offering unique IT courses I had never seen offered before, and they really interested me."
Jude
School of Technology Graduate
Your Future is Full of Possibilities in Cyber Security
Through career-focused curriculum in your online courses, you can prepare to pursue a career in the cyber security field. Our program is designed to help you gain job-ready skills and strategic thinking that employers seek in future employees.
Plus, with our laddering approach to curriculum, our Cyber Security programs stack together into one cohesive system. When you graduate from Rasmussen University, you earn more than an online Bachelor’s degree—your degree is a culmination of the credentials before it. Credits simply "ladder-up," one credential to the next, from Network Support Certificate to Network Systems Administration Associate's degree to Cyber Security Bachelor's degree.
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Network Support Certificate
Intended for:
Students looking to take that first step in their network support career or those who want to advance their credentials with a range of IT, network admin, network security, and other skills.
Common careers:
- Computer network support specialist
- Network administrator
- Systems/network analyst
- Information security specialist
- Network technician
- Network and operations support specialist
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Associate’s of Network Systems Administration
Intended for:
Students who are curious about networks and technology as a means to problem-solve and optimize workflow. Students that are interested in advancing into an entry-level position that offers job security and a path for advancement.
Common careers:
- Network administrator
- Systems/network analyst
- Information security specialist
- Network technician
- Network and operations support specialist
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Bachelor’s of Cyber Security
Intended for:
Students looking to take that first step in their network support career or those who want to advance their credentials with a range of IT, network admin, network security, and other skills.
Common careers:
- Information assurance analyst
- Information security analyst
- Information security manager
- Information systems security analyst
- Information technology security analyst
Pursue potential job growth:
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the demand for information security analysts is projected to grow 29% from 2024 to 2034, which is much faster than average.10 A Cyber Security degree from Rasmussen can help you pursue this career path.
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Tuition Costs & Savings
Do the Math:
With multiple start dates a year and a total of 23 courses, students who enroll can finish in as few as 18 months.1
$322 full-time tuition per credit
x 90 total credits
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$28,980 total tuition
+ $5,750 total fees
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$34,730 estimated full-time total tuition and fees
Learn more about the financial aid cost of attendance (COA).
Other Ways to Save
Higher education should be a manageable investment. Talk to an admissions representative and learn how our degrees are designed to be more affordable with transfer credits, self-directed assessments, grants, scholarship opportunities, corporate grants and military grants for those who qualify.
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Estimate Your Tuition
Rasmussen University is committed to making education more affordable for all students. Our tuition estimating tool can help you visualize the cost of your Bachelor's Degree in Cyber Security online and see what savings opportunities are available to help you achieve it.
Rasmussen University believes in helping you make your education as affordable as possible.
Our interactive tuition estimator is designed to help you discover how much you could save on a degree from Rasmussen University.
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Remember, the numbers shown here are just estimates, and the true cost of your degree will vary.
Talk with an admissions representative for more information about how to make your Rasmussen degree as affordable as possible.
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What Should I Know Before I Enroll?
Entrance Requirements
To be considered for admission, students must hold a conferred Associate’s degree from an accredited institution as recognized by the Department of Education, or students must have successfully completed 60 quarter or 40 semester credits with a grade of C- or higher. No background check is required for this program, but pre-employment screenings, like background checks, may be required for future job opportunities.11
Help Paying for College
Higher education should be a manageable investment. Talk to an admissions representative and learn how these programs can make it more affordable with self-directed assessments, credit for prior learning, grants, scholarship opportunities, corporate grants and military grants for those who qualify.
Transfer Credits
We believe in giving credit where it’s due. You can get an estimate of your transfer credits without an official transcript in one business day (on average). Talk to an admissions representative today, or explore our Transfer Policy page for our seamless credit policies designed to maximize credits, potentially save money and expedite graduation.