Cybersecurity Master's Program
Get an in-demand degree in a rapidly growing field. The cybersecurity master’s program at Stevens trains students for careers protecting our complex information infrastructures in government and industry.
The cybersecurity master's program is designed for security professionals who want an in-depth understanding of the technical knowledge related to information security as well as an appreciation of the organizational, social, managerial and legal aspects of security and privacy.
Certifications
Stevens is recognized by the National Security Agency (NSA) as a Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Research.
The Stevens Advantage: Widen Your Career Options
To compete in today’s career climate, graduates must adapt to rapidly-evolving technologies impacting all corners of the job market, like generative AI. At Stevens, you’ll learn the in-demand skills you need to fill the talent gap. Our core curriculum – infused with AI electives and hands-on education opportunities – develops the deep expertise, critical thinking, interdisciplinary collaboration, and entrepreneurial savvy required to thrive in a technologically disrupted marketplace.
Stevens is one of the few universities in the country offering a cybersecurity masters program designed and developed in conjunction with the U.S. National Security Agency and our location near Manhattan gives our students ample opportunities to work with fortune 500 companies in cybersecurity.
Learn more about what makes graduate education from Stevens a unique experience:
Core AI Curriculum: To help build the next iteration of an AI-competent workforce, our standard graduate curricula is infused with core and elective artificial intelligence courses.
Graduate Cooperative Education Program: Available with two tracks, your co-op experience can serve as a starting point for a research project or augment your on-campus research with complimentary experience.
International Student Experience: Tap into our expanding worldwide network of research, academic and alumni partners and mentor with our expert faculty in a number of federally-designated STEM degree programs. Optional Practical Training (OPT) or Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is available to gain work experience in your major/field of study.
State-of-the-Art Research Labs and Facilities: Build, tinker and test your designs in Stevens' MakerCenter, Prototype and Object Fabrication Lab, or numerous other research facilities.
Research Opportunities: Renowned faculty, labs and research centers – as well as industry partnerships and funding from leading national agencies – support strategic and interdisciplinary research in engineering and science.
More opportunities for Stevens graduate students include:
Optional research or clinical thesis
Credit for on-the-job projects with your current employer
Extensive hands-on laboratory experience
Research with clinical collaborators
Find out more about life as a graduate student in the Department of Computer Science at Stevens by visiting the links below.
Program Admission Requirements
Requirements
Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
Two letters of recommendation (academic or professional only)
Statement of Purpose
$60 non-refundable Application Fee
Proof of English language proficiency
GRE/GMAT test score(s) -- (Optional for Fall 2024, Spring 2025 and Fall 2025); applicants who believe their GRE/GMAT scores demonstrate potential for success in graduate program may elect to submit those scores.
For more complete details, visit our General Admissions Requirements page.
Fellowships & Assistantships
Information about assistantships and fellowships can be found here.
STEM Designated Degree Programs
The four fields comprising STEM – science, technology, engineering and mathematics – offer a wide variety of professions that are classified as some of the highest-growing and highest-paying jobs right now and in the future.
And for international students, the demand for STEM-related professionals in the United States can open the door for an extended stay.
An ever-growing list of eligible programs across all levels is available here.
Graduate Programs That Advance Your Career
Cybersecurity is a high-growth field currently experiencing a demand far greater than the supply of trained professionals available. The White House has reported that in the coming years as many as 30,000 new cybersecurity professionals are needed by the United States government alone. The cybersecurity master's program develops in-demand knowledge and skills to put you on track for career success in a variety of roles like:
Cryptologist
Forensics Expert
Computer Research and Development
Penetration Tester
Security Administrator
Security Consultant
Our graduates have been hired at: National Security Agency, Federal Reserve, Goldman Sachs, Visa, Google, Lockheed Martin
A Tech Forward Education
Stevens has an impeccable reputation in technical industries and I believe the knowledge and understanding I'm partaking in is second-to-none. I spoke with many Stevens alumni who assured me that the education gained by attending Stevens will set me up for future success.
Mark Wilson
Cybersecurity Graduate
Stevens has an impeccable reputation in technical industries and I believe the knowledge and understanding I'm partaking in is second-to-none. I spoke with many Stevens alumni who assured me that the education gained by attending Stevens will set me up for future success.
Mark Wilson
Cybersecurity Graduate
Stevens has an impeccable reputation in technical industries and I believe the knowledge and understanding I'm partaking in is second-to-none. I spoke with many Stevens alumni who assured me that the education gained by attending Stevens will set me up for future success.
Mark Wilson
Cybersecurity Graduate
Cybersecurity Program Facts and Statistics
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