In the University of Arizona's transformative Bachelor of Applied Science in Cyber Operations program, students are prepared for a wide variety of dynamic jobs across industries.
BAS CO graduates are ready to excel in positions that are in high demand, including:
A Field of Growing Importance & Demand
33%
Cyber Operations Job Growth
Over Next 10 Years
$88K
Average Salary for Bachelor's in
Cyber Operations Graduates
Employment of information security analysts is projected to grow 33% from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.
According to Zippia, the average salary for a Bachelor’s in Cyber Operations graduate serving as a cybersecurity analyst is $78,000 per year, while according to ZipRecruiter, the average salary for cybersecurity in general is $132,900 per year.
While job demand is traditionally highest in the Washington, DC metro area (including Virginia and Maryland), California, Texas, Massachusetts and Washington, intelligence and information opportunities and salaries are experiencing growth nationwide and internationally.
Top Cyber Operations Employers
Top cyber operations employers nationwide, according to PayScale, include: