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Prepare for a Future in Cybersecurity

Build the skills needed for an in-demand career in cybersecurity with a flexible online degree designed for busy adults. Franklin's online B.S. in Cybersecurity helps you develop the technical knowledge and practical skills needed to identify threats, respond to security incidents and help protect organizations from evolving cyber risks.

Mitigate risk and provide critical protection against digital hijacking.

Franklin University’s Cybersecurity degree program prepares you for a red-hot career in business, industry or government, protecting valuable data (and the bottom line) from security threats and hackers.

Learn industry-standard cybersecurity methodologies.

Learn the “defense in depth” approach, featuring layered security architecture with appropriate controls and countermeasures. Along with this methodology of comprehensive information and electronic defense, Franklin’s Cybersecurity bachelor's degree online program covers key knowledge areas as defined by the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC) ².

Balance learning with your life with online courses and flexible course schedules.

Choose from multiple start dates each term and earn a degree that works for you at a nonprofit, accredited university that has been dedicated to educating working adults for more than 120 years.

Lower the cost of your bachelor’s degree with Franklin’s Tuition Guarantee and tuition discounts through employers and professional organizations.

The Tuition Guarantee locks in the cost of your degree from day one, while Franklin’s partnerships with employers and professional organizations qualify you for tuition discounts and other cost-saving benefits.

Real-World Experience

Participate in a true-to-life security simulation.

Finish Faster

Transfer up to 94 previously earned college credits.

Real-World Practitioners

Learn from experienced technology leaders.

Bachelor’s + Master’s

Use the combined programs option to save time and money

100% Online Classes

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Nearly 80% of our students take online courses.

Careers & Salary Outlook

18%

From 2023-2033, jobs in Cybersecurity are expected to increase by 18%

Occupation

Median Salary (2023)

Job Postings (2023)

Projected Growth (2023-2033)

Occupation

Computer and Information Systems Managers

$169,520

18,129

20%

Computer and Information Systems Managers

Median Salary: $169,520
Job Postings: 18,129
Projected Growth: 20%

Occupation

Job Titles

Skills

Industry

Description

Computer and Information Systems Managers plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming. Excludes Computer Occupations (15-1211 through 15-1299).

Projected Growth

Job Title	Job Postings	% of Job Postings
IT Directors	4,947	27%
Directors of Information Technology	3,929	22%
Chief Information Officers	1,502	8%
Chief Technology Officers	1,222	7%
Chief Information Security Officers	1,187	7%
Directors of IT Infrastructure	552	3%
Digital Transformation Directors	567	3%
Directors of IT Operations	521	3%
Vice Presidents of Software Engineering	618	3%
IT Associate Directors	557	3%
Directors of IT Security	310	2%
Directors of Infrastructure	322	2%
Directors of Technology Solutions	361	2%
Directors of IT Infrastructure and Operations	241	1%
Directors of Technology	408	2%
Directors of Network Development	166	1%
Deputy Chief Information Officers	187	1%
Chief Data Officers	217	1%
ITSM Managers	129	1%
Infrastructure Managers	186	1%

Skill	Job Postings	% of Total Postings
Computer Science	8,145	33%
Project Management	7,450	30%
Information Systems	4,066	16%
Cyber Security	3,453	14%
Auditing	3,323	13%
Agile Methodology	3,226	13%
IT Infrastructure	3,118	13%
IT Service Management	2,905	12%
Finance	2,819	11%
Business Process	2,629	11%
Information Technology Operations	2,529	10%
Change Management	2,505	10%
Software Development	2,362	10%
Microsoft Azure	2,326	9%
Technology Solutions	2,301	9%
Automation	2,295	9%
Continuous Improvement Process	2,294	9%
Risk Management	2,186	9%
Information Technology Infrastructure Library	2,148	9%
Technical Support	2,143	9%

	Industry	% of Occupation in Industry
	Computer Systems Design and Related Services		21%
	Management of Companies and Enterprises		9%
	Software Publishers		5%
	Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services		4%
	Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services		4%
	Insurance Carriers		3%
	Other		53%

Information Security Analysts

$120,370

63,767

31%

Information Security Analysts

Median Salary: $120,370
Job Postings: 63,767
Projected Growth: 31%

Occupation

Job Titles

Skills

Industry

Description

Information Security Analysts plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. Assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and propose and implement risk mitigation strategies. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.

Projected Growth

Job Title	Job Postings	% of Job Postings
Cybersecurity Analysts	10,497	17%
Information Security Analysts	9,459	15%
Information Systems Security Officers	12,362	19%
IT Auditors	4,672	7%
Cybersecurity Specialists	4,147	7%
Auditors	5,038	8%
IT Security Analysts	1,751	3%
Information Security Specialists	2,043	3%
Security Analysts	1,405	2%
Subject Matter Experts	1,803	3%
Incident Response Analysts	1,303	2%
Security Specialists	1,462	2%
Incident Managers	933	2%
Information Security Officers	1,103	2%
Security Operations Center Analysts	1,062	2%
Incident Response Managers	934	2%
Cyber Defense Analysts	924	1%
Security Operations Analysts	1,047	2%
Cyber Threat Hunters	785	1%
Audit Supervisors	1,037	2%

Skill	Job Postings	% of Total Postings
Cyber Security	26,550	49%
Auditing	20,508	38%
Vulnerability	16,559	30%
Computer Science	14,760	27%
Incident Response	14,058	26%
Information Systems	12,316	23%
Risk Analysis	12,080	22%
Security Controls	9,556	18%
Risk Management	9,201	17%
IT Security	8,747	16%
Firewall	8,411	15%
Security Information And Event Management (SIEM)	7,969	15%
Operating Systems	7,963	15%
Cyber Threat Intelligence	7,337	13%
Project Management	6,863	13%
Linux	6,666	12%
Information Assurance	6,558	12%
Information Systems Security	5,962	11%
Network Security	5,919	11%
Security Requirements Analysis	5,463	10%

	Industry	% of Occupation in Industry
	Computer Systems Design and Related Services		22%
	Management of Companies and Enterprises		8%
	Depository Credit Intermediation		6%
	Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services		6%
	Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services		6%
	Scientific Research and Development Services		4%
	Other		48%

Computer Systems Analysts

$103,792

100,703

14%

Computer Systems Analysts

Median Salary: $103,792
Job Postings: 100,703
Projected Growth: 14%

Occupation

Job Titles

Skills

Industry

Description

Computer Systems Analysts analyze science, engineering, business, and other data processing problems to develop and implement solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. Perform systems management and integration functions, improve existing computer systems, and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and schedule limitations. May analyze or recommend commercially available software.

Projected Growth

Job Title	Job Postings	% of Job Postings
Business Systems Analysts	30,879	31%
Systems Analysts	19,865	20%
Technical Business Analysts	5,633	6%
Technical Analysts	4,287	4%
Configuration Analysts	5,107	5%
IT Analysts	3,240	3%
Healthcare Data Analysts	2,516	3%
IT Systems Analysts	2,435	2%
Utilization Review Nurses	2,902	3%
SAP Solution Architects	1,914	2%
IT Business Systems Analysts	2,284	2%
Applications Systems Analysts	2,612	3%
Computer Systems Analysts	2,869	3%
Configuration Management Analysts	2,480	3%
Information Systems Analysts	2,381	2%
Systems Support Analysts	1,908	2%
Configuration Management Specialists	2,442	2%
Utilization Management Managers	1,950	2%
Healthcare Analysts	1,284	1%
Configuration Specialists	1,715	2%

Skill	Job Postings	% of Total Postings
Systems Analysis	28,296	22%
Project Management	28,075	22%
Computer Science	27,474	21%
SQL (Programming Language)	24,883	19%
Workflow Management	21,669	17%
Business Requirements	21,513	17%
Business Process	20,989	16%
Business Systems Analysis	20,487	16%
Data Analysis	18,907	15%
Agile Methodology	17,671	14%
Auditing	17,603	14%
Information Systems	15,358	12%
Process Improvement	12,768	10%
Technical Support	11,659	9%
Automation	11,073	9%
Finance	10,551	8%
Change Management	9,295	7%
Business Systems	9,102	7%
Medical Records	9,006	7%
Business Analysis	8,693	7%

	Industry	% of Occupation in Industry
	Computer Systems Design and Related Services		23%
	Management of Companies and Enterprises		11%
	Insurance Carriers		5%
	Local Government, Excluding Education and Hospitals		4%
	Depository Credit Intermediation		4%
	Employment Services		4%
	Other		51%

Computer Network Support Specialists

$71,531

17,149

12%

Computer Network Support Specialists

Median Salary: $71,531
Job Postings: 17,149
Projected Growth: 12%

Occupation

Job Titles

Skills

Industry

Description

Computer Network Support Specialists analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), cloud networks, servers, and other data communications networks. Perform network maintenance to ensure networks operate correctly with minimal interruption.

Projected Growth

Job Title	Job Postings	% of Job Postings
Network Technicians	6,727	39%
NOC Technicians	1,757	10%
Network Support Technicians	1,135	7%
Network Operations Technicians	957	6%
Network Operations Center Technicians	863	5%
IT Technicians	415	2%
Operations Technicians	545	3%
Technicians	553	3%
Installation Technicians	525	3%
LAN Technicians	368	2%
Service Consultants	483	3%
Computer Network Technicians	376	2%
IT Network Technicians	308	2%
Support Technicians	236	1%
PC Network Support Technicians	508	3%
Network Field Technicians	278	2%
Lead Network Technicians	434	3%
VoIP Technicians	204	1%
Networking Technicians	223	1%
Service Technicians	254	2%

Skill	Job Postings	% of Total Postings
Network Routing	2,865	25%
Network Switches	2,846	24%
Telecommunications	2,386	21%
Local Area Networks	2,120	18%
Computer Networks	2,058	18%
Networking Hardware	1,993	17%
Wide Area Networks	1,663	14%
Operating Systems	1,471	13%
Technical Support	1,445	12%
Network Troubleshooting	1,355	12%
Computer Science	1,287	11%
Firewall	1,212	10%
Network Infrastructure	1,161	10%
Network Support	1,152	10%
Help Desk Support	1,060	9%
TCP/IP	1,021	9%
Peripheral Devices	908	8%
Network Monitoring	901	8%
Issue Tracking	866	7%
Active Directory	857	7%

	Industry	% of Occupation in Industry
	Computer Systems Design and Related Services		20%
	Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite)		8%
	Education and Hospitals (Local Government)		7%
	Management of Companies and Enterprises		6%
	Education and Hospitals (State Government)		5%
	Local Government, Excluding Education and Hospitals		5%
	Other		50%

Employment outlook data is provided by Lightcast and represents labor market trends in the United States. It is not specific to Franklin University graduates or any particular degree level. Franklin University cannot guarantee employment placement, salary level, or career advancement.

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