Cybersecurity, BS

BS IN CYBERSECURITY

Earn your STEM-designated degree in NYC, Westchester, or Online

Pace University’s Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity from the Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems is your first stop for cybersecurity education and training in the cyber hub of New York. Work directly with experienced cybersecurity professionals in cutting-edge facilities as you put theory into practice and build foundational skills and advanced knowledge. Study online, on-campus, or with hybrid options that fit your lifestyle.

Program highlights:

  • As a STEM-designated program, the Cybersecurity BS offers extended Optional Practical Training (OPT) eligibility for international students.
  • Focus your studies in high-demand areas including:
    • Network Security and Defense
    • Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing
    • Mobile Forensics Investigation
    • Business Continuity and Disaster
  • Be part of a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education, as designated by the National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security.
  • Gain hands-on experience in our state-of-the-art Cybersecurity Lab through partnerships with academia, industry, and government.
  • Be mentored by top cybersecurity faculty who have extensive professional connections throughout the cyber hub of New York City.
  • Badged internship and career success programs are available for international and domestic students.
  • Prepare for top cybersecurity certifications such as CompTIA Security+ and ISC2 CISSP.
  • Seidenberg is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, the recognized accreditor in applied science, computing, engineering, and technology.
  • Join our network of successful alumni who have secured top positions at Amazon, IBM, Prudential, Google, JP Morgan Chase, and other top organizations.

Take the Next Step

Learn more about how our cybersecurity bachelor's program can transform your career.

Top 9%
of private US colleges that provide the best return on tuition investment
— PayScale.com
97%
of Pace students are employed, continuing their education, or pursuing service within one year of graduation
— Pace University Career Services
$120,360
median salary of a cybersecurity analyst in New York
— U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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The staff at Pace—and especially Seidenberg—love opening doors for student creativity and expression as well as general skill set growth. Go to every event, meet new people and do the projects you are passionate about, even if nobody has done it before at Seidenberg.

– Michael Falco ' 23

Featured companies

Students have access through coursework, internships and recruitment to Seidenberg’s extensive partnership and alumni network at leading companies including:

  • IBM
  • Google
  • Environmental Protection Agency
  • Facebook
  • Microsoft
  • PwC
  • Citibank
  • US Department of Justice
  • Morgan Stanley
  • SpaceX
  • NBCUniversal
  • Mastercard
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About Seidenberg

Pace University's Seidenberg School has a vision to prepare students for careers that don’t yet exist, using tools that have not yet been invented. The faculty and staff of the Seidenberg School are deeply committed to educating the next generation of leaders in the field of information technology, in all its many disciplines. At a time when opportunities within this dynamic field are growing, a degree from the Seidenberg School will maximize your potential for success in whatever career you decide to pursue.

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