Cyber Security

Mississippi State University's Cyber Security Online Master's program is Ranked #32 NATIONALLY in the latest report by STEPS (Student Training & Education in Public Service).

You can check out the full ranking at Cyber Program Ranking List.

Degree Programs

B.S. in Cybersecurity

M.S. in Cyber Security and Operations

  • Cyber Defense
    Graduates can go to work in any private corporation or government organization interested in securing their systems against outside aggression.
  • Cyber Operations
    Graduates can find many opportunities in government, but some cyber operations types can go to work for penetration testing firms, and those businesses are growing as the need for their services grows.

The Computer Science and Engineering department offers two cyber security certificate programs.