Start Your Career in Cyber Security
The University of the Incarnate Word School of Mathematics, Science and Engineering is now offering students the opportunity to earn their Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security Systems (CSEC). Students who enroll in this program will be equipped with the technical proficiency, analytical skills and professional preparation they'll need to become highly competitive professionals in a rapidly growing industry.
Why Cyber Security Systems?
Data security and secure systems are among the highest priorities for organizations across industries, be it banking, commerce, healthcare or a host of other enterprises. The CSEC program at the University of the Incarnate Word prepares students to enter this fast-growing industry. CSEC students further specialize in analysis, threat detection, network security, systems oversight and methods of risk assessment and management.
32%
Projected growth in cyber security careers over the next 10 years
NSA
named UIW a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) for 2023 - 2028
60+
Countries represented by UIW students
Career Outlook and Opportunities
Higher-than-average salaries, a growing number of related occupations and increased emphasis on securing digital information and systems, make it an exciting time to enter the cyber security field.
Industry Growth
Career opportunities in the cyber security industry are rapidly growing and are projected to grow by as much as 32 percent between 2022 and 2032. The national median annual salary for an Information Security Analyst was $112,000 as of May 2022.
Example of career opportunities:
- Cryptanalyst
- Cryptographer
- Cybersecurity Engineer
- Information Security Analyst
- IT Specialist, Cybersecurity
- Secure Software Developer
- Security Architect
- Security Consultant
- Security Control Assessor
- Security Engineer
- System Administrator
- Tech Support Engineer
Dr. Thomas M. Evans
President, University of the Incarnate Word