Boise State University’s master of science in Cybersecurity will enhance student’s ability to understand and combat cybercrime and protect their communities. The demand for career-ready cybersecurity professionals is constantly growing.
According to a recent report from the Idaho Department of Labor, Idaho job openings for cybersecurity professionals have increased 160% since 2015 (Eke, 2021). This demand is driven by the ever-growing frequency and sophistication of cybercriminals and nation-states seeking to infiltrate networks, corrupt user equipment, and steal private information.
With three unique emphases, a master of science in cybersecurity will prepare students for a wide range of cyber careers:
Cybersecurity Careers
An emphasis in Computer Science will prepare students for the following jobs:
- Information Security Consultant/Specialist (Starting Wage $59,000)
- Information Security Analyst (In-state Starting Wage: $55,000-$68,000)
- Security Software Developer (Starting wage $51,000)
- Security Architect (Starting wage $79,000)