Cybersecurity Degree-BS

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Protect the systems that run our world

Cybersecurity professionals help organizations protect the systems and information they depend on every day. Pacific’s Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity prepares you to identify security risks, protect computer systems and networks and respond to evolving threats through applied coursework in computing, security and risk management.  

You’ll learn in small classes with close faculty support while building experience through hands-on projects, a team-based senior project and an optional cooperative education experience.  

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Gain hands-on experience

Learn how attackers exploit vulnerabilities and how to protect systems through courses in cryptography, network security, secure software and system administration. Apply your knowledge to a team-based senior project that addresses a cybersecurity challenge. 

Build skills beyond cybersecurity

Develop technical expertise alongside project management skills valued by employers. Pair your cybersecurity degree with a minor in Management or Engineering Management and explore electives in incident response, cloud security and machine learning for cybersecurity. 

Get personalized support

Learn in small classes where your professors know your name. You’ll have the opportunity to work closely with faculty, collaborate with classmates and receive individualized guidance as you prepare for your career.  

Earn while you learn

As a cybersecurity major, you can participate in a seven-month, paid Co-Op working in industry and earn an average of $3,700 per month. This opportunity allows you to apply your classroom knowledge, develop professional skills and gain experience that can give you a competitive edge after graduation. 

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Cooperative education

  1. Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions. 

  1. Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline. 

  1. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts. 

  1. Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles. 

  1. Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline. 

  1. Apply security principles and practices to maintain operations in the presence of risks and threats. 

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Career Outlook

As organizations rely on digital technology to manage essential services and sensitive information, they need professionals who can protect their systems against cyber threats.  

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of information security analysts is projected to grow 21% from 2025 to 2035, much faster than the average for all occupations. The median annual wage for information security analysts was $129,180 in May 2025.  

What can you do with a cybersecurity degree?
Career Options

  • Information security analyst 

  • Network security analyst 

  • Cybersecurity risk analyst 

  • Vulnerability management analyst 

  • Incident response analyst 

  • Security operations center analyst

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