Program Overview

Introduction to the Cybersecurity Program

The Cybersecurity program at Old Dominion University is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to detect threats, protect systems, and safeguard the integrity of our connected world. This interdisciplinary program blends expertise from multiple fields, empowering students with both technical knowledge and critical thinking skills.

Program Details

• The program is offered as a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity.
• It is available completely online, allowing students to fit class into their personal schedule.
• The curriculum includes calculus, physics, and a number of computer engineering and computer science courses that require good math skills.
• To earn a bachelor's degree from ODU, students must complete at least 30 credit hours with the university.
• The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity requires 120 total credit hours.

Military Transfer Pathway

• ODU has a signed military pathway agreement for this online cybersecurity degree program.
• This agreement may grant academic credit to U.S. military service members and veterans for their experience and training.

Online Learning Environment

• Most courses in the major follow an accelerated 8-week format.
• Many classes don't have a scheduled meeting time, allowing students to access course materials and complete assignments online.
• Instructors may schedule specific deadlines for assignments or specific times to take exams.

Cost and Aid

• The tuition rate for in-state Virginia residents is $268 per credit hour.
• The tuition rate for out-of-state students is $444 per credit hour.
• Active duty military students may qualify for a discounted undergraduate tuition rate.
• Scholarship opportunities are available, including the Future Shapers Scholarship, which supports online undergraduate transfer students pursuing degrees in technology-based industries.

Careers in Cybersecurity

• Computer Systems Analysts: 10.7% growth, median salary $103,800.
• Security Management Specialists: 5.4% growth, median salary $79,590.
• Information Security Analysts: 32.7% growth, median salary $120,360.
• Employment of information security analysts is projected to grow 32 percent from 2022 to 2032, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Related Programs

• Undergraduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence.
• BS in Cybercrime (Interdisciplinary Studies).
• BSCS in Computer Science.
• Graduate Certificate in Trustworthy AI.
• Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity.
• MS in Cybersecurity.

Accreditation and Recognition

• Old Dominion University has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence (CAE) by the National Security Agency (NSA) in all three focus areas: Cyber Defense, Cyber Operations, and Cyber Research.
• Ranked #7 in Best Online Bachelor's Degrees in Cybersecurity by Forbes Advisor.
• Ranked #7 in Most Affordable Online Bachelor's in Cybersecurity by Academic Influence.