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Cybersecurity, BS
Our cybersecurity degree program provides you with mentoring and networking opportunities led by cybersecurity specialists that will be invaluable to your career. Not only will you develop in-demand skills as part of this program, but you’ll also gain the foundational skills and advanced knowledge that will help you prepare for the CompTIA Security+ and ISC2 CISSP certifications relevant to cybersecurity careers across the nation.
Location
New York City
Westchester
Number of Credits
120
Start Date
Fall, Spring
F1 Visa Eligible
Yes
STEM Designated Program
Yes
Pace Knows Cybersecurity
With 15 full-time faculty teaching and researching cybersecurity, Pace University's Seidenberg School is the first stop for cybersecurity education and training. Seidenberg faculty have earned millions of dollars in grants in cybersecurity research, and the Seidenberg locations in New York City and Westchester are hubs of cybersecurity expertise.
Expert faculty like Li-Chiou Chen, Darren Hayes, and Joe Acampora will take you through the theory and practice of cybersecurity. With three academic labs and research centers, including the Cyber Range, faculty conduct cutting-edge research in computer forensics, risk, software and data security, human factors, and much more.
$10.5 trillion
the cost of cybercrime by 2025 (Source: Cybersecurity Ventures)
$120,360
median salary of a cybersecurity analyst in New York (Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
97%
of Pace students are employed, continuing their education, or pursuing service within one year of graduation (Source: Pace University Career Services)
Curriculum
Designed to address the latest trends and challenges in cybersecurity, courses cover topics such as network security, ethical hacking, cryptography, and digital forensics. Students are also trained in critical thinking, problem-solving, and the ethical implications of cybersecurity practices.
Take Courses Like
- CYB 201: Introduction to Cybersecurity
- CYB 325: Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking
- CIT 380: Applied AI & Machine Learning
Program Higlights
- Train in a state-of-the-art Cyber Range, designed and developed specifically to practice cybersecurity drills in preparation for the real thing.
- Trusted by the US government. Pace University's Seidenberg School is a National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security designated Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education.
- CyberCorps® Scholarship for Service: Pace University is proud to offer the CyberCorps® Scholarship for Service (SFS) program, funded by the National Science Foundation. This selective program provides full-tuition scholarships to students committed to careers in government cybersecurity, offering a direct path to high-demand positions in the public sector.
- Build it, defend it, destroy it: Learning cybersecurity is all about putting yourself in the shoes of the hacker. By learning how cyber attackers think, you’ll be able to build better defense systems to protect sensitive information from being stolen.
- Strategic Location: With campuses in New York City and Westchester County, students are strategically positioned to network and intern with leading companies, federal agencies, and tech startups.
Careers
Graduates of the program are prepared for a wide range of careers, including cybersecurity analyst, information security manager, penetration tester, and digital forensic investigator. The program’s strong emphasis on hands-on learning ensures that students graduate with a robust portfolio of experience that is highly valued by employers.
In addition to developing in-demand skills, you’ll gain the foundational skills and advanced knowledge you need that will help you prepare for the CompTIA Security+ and ISC2 CISSP certifications relevant to cybersecurity careers across the nation.
As a Pace student, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with our robust career services team to develop a career plan that best fits your goals.
Our graduates are prepared for jobs like:
Salary stats below sourced from the U.S. Bureau of LaborStatistics, Salary.com, and PayScale.com.
- Information Security Analyst: (Average Salary: $112,000–$116,000)
- Cyber Operations Analyst: (Average Salary: $95,000–$98,000)
- Cybersecurity Specialist: (Average Salary: $115,000–$117,000)
- Chief Security Officer: (Average Salary: $157,000–$165,000)
- Data Security Officer: (Average Salary: $100,000–$102,000)
- Incident Response Analyst: (Average Salary: $88,000–$114,000)
32%
Did You Know?
The job outlook for information security analysts is strong, with employment projected to grow 32% from 2022 to 2032 (Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Student Quote
Anyone that has internet and a computer could do so much damage. We’re learning ethical hacking; we’re learning the tools the bad guys are using so we can defend against it. In that sense, this cybersecurity education is priceless.
—Andrew Kirk, ’24
Where Pace Graduates are Employed
- Amazon
- Federal Bureau of Investigation
- IBM
- JP Morgan Chase
- Microsoft
- Morgan Stanley
- Prudential
- United States Government
Featured Faculty
Professor Acampora directs the Pace Cyber Range, where students practice real-world cybersecurity drills.
Professor Chen's research has been focused on user authentication, application security, security risk perception and management, and security policy enforcement.
New York City
Professor Hayes has published a CISSP certification guide and specializes in digital forensics.
Admission and Financial Aid
Ready to take charge of your future? Pace is with you every step of the way, providing a world class education and the skills your industry will be looking for far into the future.
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- November 1: Early Decision
- November 15: Early Action I
- December 1: Early Action II
- February 15: Regular Decision
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Understanding the value of a degree is essential, especially in terms of return on investment (ROI). According to The Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, Pace University is in the top 6% of U.S. colleges that provide the best return on tuition investment.
For the 2024–2025 academic year, full-time undergraduate tuition is $51,382. However, many students pay significantly less due to our generous merit scholarships, which offer up to $33,000 annually, as well as need-based scholarships, grants, on-campus employment opportunities, and loans. Pace is more affordable than you think. Financial assistance can come from many places, including scholarships, grants, on-campus employment, and loans.
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Top 6%
Did You Know?
Pace is ranked in the top 6% nationally for return on investment (Source: The Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce)
Contact Us
Admission Contact
Office of Undergraduate Admission
New York City: (212) 346-1323
Westchester: (914) 773-3746
Email: undergradadmission@pace.edu
Departmental Contact
Darren Hayes, PhD
Email: dhayes@pace.edu