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What is an Associate Degree in Cybersecurity?

A cybersecurity degree delivers a comprehensive education in securing computer systems, networks, and infrastructure from evolving cyber threats. Students will develop both technical skills and strategic insight to protect sensitive information, secure operating systems, and safeguard network architectures in today’s cyber environment.

Cybersecurity Courses

Your cybersecurity courses will prepare you for success in either a future career or pursuing a four-year degree. In this program, you’ll take classes like:

  • CompTIA A+ Core
  • Network Security
  • Cybersecurity Analyst
  • Scripting for Security
  • Offensive Cybersecurity

Pathway to a Career in Cybersecurity

Advance your career at your own pace. Each step below transfers credits to the next. Appropriate job titles and average pay ranges are meant to help guide an individual interested in this field; they vary based on individual experience and employer.

Wage information taken from Lightcast Q1 2025 Data Set – QCEW Employees. Wage range is 25%-75% hourly average in surrounding 3-county region.

 Kristin  Gower

Kristin Gower

Assistant Professor – CIS
Schnecksville, PA