Cybersecurity
Bachelor of Science
Secure cyberspace
Learn to defend against sophisticated cyberattacks by earning a degree from Idaho’s only cybersecurity bachelor's program. As a cybersecurity major, you will gain the skills and knowledge to prevent, detect and respond to threats against computer systems, networks, hardware, programs and digital data. Explore topics like computer forensics, network security, types of cyberattacks, operating systems and security tools. You can also participate in leading cybersecurity-industry research and build defenses against real-world cyber threats.
As one of the National Security Agency’s first seven National Centers of Academic Excellence in cyber defense education, U of I is a leader in advanced cybersecurity training and offers one of the nation’s few comprehensive cybersecurity programs. Our graduates have in-demand expertise to protect computer networks from hackers while defending individual privacy and intellectual property, securing infrastructure critical to our state and nation and developing secure software and computing systems.
Overview
Code the world
Degree fit
This program will be a good fit if you:
- Enjoy overcoming complex challenges
- Are a critical thinker and creative problem solver
- Like working with computers and technology
- Have strong math, science and technical skills
Career outcomes
Current job openings
905 in ID, WA, OR, MT and HIPotential careers and starting salaries
- Computer Systems Engineers/Architects • Information Technology Project Managers
$61,877 - Information Security Analysts
$72,088 - Software QA Analysts and Testers
$61,762 - Web and Digital Interface Designers
$56,851 - Computer Network Architects
$88,061
* Career data provided by Lightcast.
Financial aid and scholarship opportunities
Financial aid
Paying for college can feel overwhelming, but U of I’s Financial Aid Office is here to help. Our experienced financial aid counselors can assist you in exploring financial aid options, making informed financial decisions and addressing common concerns.
To maximize aid and scholarship possibilities, be sure to complete your FAFSA. For information on FAFSA deadlines and answers to common questions, visit the University of Idaho FAFSA website.
Plan ahead — estimate your cost of attendance with U of I’s Cost Calculator.
Scholarships
Unlock scholarship opportunities at University of Idaho. When you apply to U of I, you're automatically considered for scholarships. We also offer a variety of scholarships based on experience, background and academic programs that student can apply for to help pay for college.
Clubs and involvement opportunities
Hands-on learning
All U of I College of Engineering students, especially undergraduates, participate in hands-on activities through:
- Idaho’s only Grand Challenge Scholars Program — Preparing undergraduates to solve the biggest challenges facing society in the 21st century.
- Nationally-ranked Senior Capstone Design Program — Emphasizing the design process and the creation of a thoughtfully engineered, tested and validated outcome or prototype. Interdisciplinary teams showcase their work at our annual Engineering Design EXPO.
- Polymorphic Games Studio — A multidisciplinary team of programmers, artists, writers, musicians, marketers, and biologists focused on evolutionary video game design.
Clubs and organizations
Our college offers 20+ clubs and organizations tied to international and national engineering organizations, including national competition teams.
Clubs related to your major include:
- Cyber Defense Club
- CyberForce Competition Team
- Humanitarian Engineering Corps (HEC)
- Polymorphic Games Studio
- National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
- Robotics Club
- Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
- Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
- Tau Beta Pi - Engineering Honor Society (TBP)
Application information
Undergraduate applications open each September and admissions are processed on a rolling basis. Qualified students are admitted and considered for scholarships and financial aid as applications are received.
Explore admission requirements and apply on our Admissions website.