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The digital landscape is changing daily, and data security is becoming increasingly important. That is why the WGU School of Technology includes three different degree programs to help secure your white-hat credential while getting hands-on training. Earn your B.S. in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, M.S. in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, or B.S. in Network Engineering and Security, and earn online cybersecurity certifications at the same time, with no additional fee.
- Accredited and highly respected. WGU has been named the EC Council's Academic Partner of the Year for three years running, selected from more than 1,000 partners nationwide. WGU is also ranked #1 in undergraduate and graduate Information Security degree conferrals.*
- Graduate faster. Hard work, the ability to learn fast, and the knowledge you've gained from experience can all help you accelerate your cybersecurity training. That's because as soon as you've mastered the material, you move on to the next course. No more waiting for the syllabus or the rest of the class to catch up.
- Earn sought-after certs with your degree. WGU's IT degree programs include industry-leading certs—for no extra cost.
- Affordable tuition. WGU offers affordable tuition charged per six-month term, not per credit. Pass as many courses as you can each term to graduate faster and save money. Scholarships are available for eligible students.
*Source: 2022 U.S. Department of Education National Center for Education Statistics, CIP Code 11.1003 Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
Award-winning Online Programs Created to Help You Succeed
WGU's online programs are designed with you in mind. Our competency-based approach means that you can use your experience to move through your program faster. When you've decided your future is in IT, you want to get started as soon as possible. WGU's award-winning, accredited online programs and monthly start dates help you get going faster.
Accredited Bachelor's and Master's Degrees
WGU's IT programs offer a wide variety of options and specialities. This allows you to choose the pathway that is most appealing for you. Whether you are pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree, there are IT options that will help you be prepared for a variety of career paths.
Graduate Faster While Earning Respected Industry Certifications
With WGU's IT program, you can earn industry certifications along with your degree, at no extra cost. WGU allows you to complete coursework at a pace that works for you and helps you to graduate faster. Lean on your previous experience, ability to learn quickly, and extra time spent studying to graduate ahead of schedule.
Personalized Support from Start To Finish
At WGU you’ll have faculty mentors to support you through every step of your journey. Even though you're online, you're never alone.
Credibility You Can Count On
Graduate with confidence! Because WGU holds the same accreditations as many state universities, your degree will be respected by employers and clients nationwide. WGU's cybersecurity programs have also been recognized by the National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense.
“Every day, I find that I use something that I learned in the cybersecurity platform.”
–Kara Greer
M.S. Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
Accredited, Respected,
Recognized™
One important measure of a degree’s value is the reputation of the university where it was earned. When employers, industry leaders, and academic experts hold your alma mater in high esteem, you reap the benefits of that respect. WGU is a pioneer in reinventing higher education for the 21st century, and our quality has been recognized.