Overview

The Cybersecurity-Computer Science Major is offered by Fitchburg State University. With more than 500,000 jobs available across the country, your job is out there -- and we can help you obtain the skills you'll need to get hired for it!

Key Facts

The Cybersecurity concentration provides the unique opportunity for students in Computer Science major to develop knowledge and skills in computer and network security, data encryption and decryption, cybersecurity, and ethical hacking. This concentration prepares you for professional careers in the rapidly changing field of information technology, network and cybersecurity. Internships are a great opportunity to get valuable, real-world experiences before entering a competitive job market. Computer science majors can also study abroad in: short-term faculty-led programs, exchange/direct enroll programs, and outside provider-led programs. Imani Hunter, a Computer Science major, studied abroad through our exchange program at Reitaku University in Japan during the Fall of 2018.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

120 credits to graduate. Program core requirements need 52 credits in Computer Science, 8 credits from Math and 19 credits from required general education courses.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

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Fitchburg State has Rolling Admissions.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fitchburg, United States

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Cyber Security View 2188 other Bachelors in Computer Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application
Official High School Transcript (must be received directly from School)
Course by Course Evaluation of ALL Transcripts
Results from an English Proficiency Exam

Optional Materials:

SAT or ACT Scores
Letters of Recommendation
Essay
Resume

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

7050 USD / year

≈ 7050 USD / year
Out-of-State

7050 USD / year

≈ 7050 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

970 USD / year

≈ 970 USD / year

Additional Details

New England Regional $1455/ year

Living costs

Fitchburg

United States

918 - 1900 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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