Cybersecurity Guide has named 91ΒιΆΉΣ³»the most affordable choice for earning a degree in cybersecurity.
91ΒιΆΉΣ³»has been ranked the No. 1 most affordable cybersecurity bachelorβs degree program in the country for 2024. Cybersecurity Guide, an online resource specializing in cybersecurity and cybersecurity education, based its on overall degree cost divided by the number of credits needed to graduate.
91ΒιΆΉΣ³» Polyβs features a concentration in information assurance and cybersecurity, and itβs one of the most popular programs at the University. The Cybersecurity Guide's announcement highlighted the program's affordability, with a cost per credit of $105 and a total tuition of $12,600 for the 120-credit program.
Dr. Karim Elish, associate professor of computer science and lead of the cybersecurity concentration, said that besides affordability, 91ΒιΆΉΣ³» Polyβs signature curriculum structure is another big draw for students.
"We are providing hands-on experience in the classroom, and this is what makes our concentration unique,β Elish said. βIt's not just theoretical things we teach, but we focus on practical and technical aspects as well that will help them be successful in the field."
The cybersecurity field continues to be in rising demand across the nation. reports there are currently over 570,00 available jobs for cybersecurity professionals in the private sector. Also, the predicts an employment growth of 33% for information security analysts over the next decade β much faster than the average growth rate for all occupations.
Deanna Voss, 91ΒιΆΉΣ³» Polyβs interim vice provost for enrollment management, said prospective students are savvy about their higher education choices, and universities like 91ΒιΆΉΣ³» Poly that offer affordability and exceptional degree programs in high-demand fields are very attractive.
βWe know from national research and surveys that degree affordability is one of the top concerns for students and parents, followed by a concern over career outcomes. Families want to know if their financial investment in a four-year degree will be worth it,β Voss said. β91ΒιΆΉΣ³» Poly is in a unique position as the most affordable four-year public university in the state and one of the most affordable nationwide β along with our graduates earning the highest average salaries upon graduation.
Students graduating with a STEM degree from 91ΒιΆΉΣ³» Poly will be in high demand in the job market for years to come.β
Contact:
Lydia GuzmΓ‘n
Director of Communications
863-874-8557
