Cybersecurity Job Outlook
Rising Challenges Are Poised to Fuel Cybersecurity Employment Growth
Growing Career Field
Impressive Salaries
Cybercrime could cause an estimated $9.5 trillion of damages in 2024 alone.1 As these threats rise, organizations will need more professionals well-versed in cybersecurity — and you can prepare for these roles at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies.
Our online MS in Cybersecurity program instills technical and analytical competencies for career opportunities across this field. The courses also delve into policy and governance, providing a holistic education that appeals to entry-level and seasoned professionals alike.
- Prepare to attain CompTIA and ISC2 certification after graduation
- Learn from experienced faculty with deep ties to the cybersecurity industry
- Gain hands-on experience with emerging technologies
- Make connections with members of our growing alumni network
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Discover Four Career Paths in Cybersecurity
Information Security Analyst $120,360 median annual salary2
Cyber Operations Analyst $92,986 average annual salary3
Cybersecurity Specialist $109,305 average annual salary4
Data Security Officer $96,617 average annual salary5
Meet the Urgent Need for Cybersecurity Analysts
A 2023 study found the global workforce needs nearly 4 million additional cybersecurity professionals to confront the challenges organizations face today.6 Our online MS in Cybersecurity program prepares you to help meet that demand by studying technologies, decision-making processes, and policies relevant to this field.
In addition to providing hands-on experience, our online program imparts the ethical and social acumen that cybersecurity leaders need today. You’ll also receive mentorship and access networking opportunities while taking classes — with our proximity to Silicon Valley, you can connect with alumni in the tech sector.
- 62% of employers were impacted by cybersecurity talent shortages in 20237
- The job outlook for information security analysts is strong, with employment projected to grow 33% from 2023 to 20332
- The average salary for entry-level cybersecurity analysts is $92,901, according to Forbes Advisor8
Earn In-Demand Credentials from a CompTIA Authorized Academy Partner
The Middlebury Institute of International Studies is proud to be an Authorized Academy Partner of the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA), a non-profit trade association that issues professional certifications for the IT industry.
This partnership allows our students to receive specialized CompTIA certification preparation resources and discounted exam vouchers. With the online MS in Cybersecurity degree, you’ll be qualified to sit for the in-demand CompTIA Security+ and CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst Certification (CySA+) exams, both of which can elevate your career and help you achieve success in leadership positions.
CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst Certification (CySA+)
CompTIA Security+ Certification
Program Outcomes and Skills Acquired
What You’ll Learn
- Collect, analyze, manage, and mitigate threats and vulnerabilities using evidence-based decisions
- Integrate and use fundamental information and emerging best practices about security architecture and technology to address day-to-day activities in the field
- Design and perform cybersecurity tasks following operations workflows and legal guidelines, as well as within established technology and leadership structures
- Communicate complex cybersecurity concepts, ideas, and results through multiple channels to diverse internal and external audiences
- Foster effective collaboration within and across public, private, and nonprofit organizations to address systemic issues that cannot be addressed via individual action alone
Skills You’ll Gain
- Threat analysis
- Cybersecurity program design
- Incident response
- Infrastructure security
- Policy analysis
- Security architecture
Career Services
The Middlebury Institute of International Studies is committed to helping our students and alumni succeed both in their degree programs and professionally. We offer lifelong support through the Center for Advising and Career Services. By combining career and academic advising, we help you ensure your studies align with your professional goals. Explore some of our available services below.
Sources
- Esentire. 2023 Official Cybercrime Report. Retrieved March 14, 2024, from https://www.esentire.com/resources/library/2023-official-cybercrime-report.
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, “Information Security Analysts.” Retrieved October 9, 2024, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/information-security-analysts.htm.
- Salary.com. “Cyber Operations Analyst Salaries in the United States.” Retrieved October 9, 2024, from https://www.salary.com/research/salary/position/cyber-operations-analyst-salary.
- Salary.com. “Cybersecurity Specialist Salaries in the United States.” Retrieved October 9, 2024, from https://www.salary.com/research/salary/position/cybersecurity-specialist-salary.
- Payscale. “Average Data Security Officer Salary.” Retrieved October 9, 2024, from https://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Data_Security_Officer/Salary.
- ISC2. How the Economy, Skills Gap and Artificial Intelligence Are Challenging the Global Cybersecurity Workforce. Retrieved March 14, 2024, from https://www.isc2.org/Research.
- ISACA. “Track These 7 Trends for Proactive Cybersecurity in 2024.” Retrieved March 14, 2024, from https://www.isaca.org/resources/news-and-trends/industry-news/2023/track-these-7-trends-for-proactive-cybersecurity-in-2024.
- Forbes. “Cybersecurity Salary Guide: How Much Can You Earn?” Retrieved March 14, 2024, from https://www.forbes.com/advisor/education/it-and-tech/cybersecurity-salary-outlook/.