In the University of Arizona's dynamic Master of Science in Cyber Operations program, students build deep technical knowledge and practical skills to thrive in diverse, high-impact cyber careers.
MS CO graduates are ready to excel in positions including:
A Field of Growing Importance & Demand
16.5%
Cybersecurity Job Growth
Over Next 5 Years
$133K
Average Salary for Master's in
Cybersecurity Graduates
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, information security-related jobs are expected to grow by more than 16% over the next five years (and 33% over the next 10 years).
While job demand is traditionally highest in the Washington, DC metro area (including Virginia and Maryland), California, Texas, Massachusetts and Washington, cyber and cyber-adjacent opportunities and salaries are experiencing growth nationwide and internationally.
According to ZipRecruiter, the average salary for a Master's in Cybersecurity graduate is $132,962 per year, with top annual average salaries ranging up to $186,000 or more.
Top Cyber Operations Employers
Top cyber and information operations industries include financial services, government, healthcare, manufacturing and retail, while top employers nationwide, according to Payscale, include: