Cybersecurity Operations

Highline College ETPL

The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Cybersecurity Operations prepares students for high-demand roles in defending and securing digital infrastructure. This program blends technical expertise with investigative skills, training students to identify system vulnerabilities, mitigate cyberthreats, and respond to security incidents in real-time. Students will master the tools and protocols necessary to protect sensitive data while navigating the complex legal and ethical landscapes of the modern digital world.

Visit the program website Emma Kong Faculty (206) 592-3048 ekong@highline.edu

Financial information

Total tuition

$11,483.10

Total required fees

$200.00

Books and supplies

$200.00

Locations

Des Moines, Online

Instructional methods

Hybrid or Blended Program, In-person Primary Location, Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Associate

Award type

91

Credits

1001

Clock Hours (Total)

Additional details

Award name

AAS

Education Prerequisites

None

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

N/A

Is this program approved to train veterans?

Yes

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.

Top industries for graduates

Careers for graduates

Statewide earnings and employment trends for related jobs

Career Title	Typical annual earnings	Employment outlook (openings/year)
Computer and Information Systems Managers	$296,000	2,827
Computer Network Architects	$152,500	679
Information Security Analysts	$145,100	885
Database Administrators	$115,100	566
Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$109,400	1,614
Computer Network Support Specialists	$105,300	722
Database Architects	$182,700	N/A

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Gender
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Race
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Age
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Prior education
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.