Cyber Security

Columbia Basin College ETPL
The BAS in Cyber Security program provides successful students specialized skills protecting an organizations critical information systems and assets by ethically integrating cyber security risk management and business continuity best practices throughout an enterprise. Course work includes: E-Commerce Security, Cryptography, UNIX, Wireless Security and Cyber Crime and Terrorism.

Financial information

Total tuition

$45,312.60

Total required fees

$3,477.00

Books and supplies

$82.50

Locations

Columbia Basin College, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

3 Years

Length of training

Bachelor

Award type

183

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

BAS

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

Anyone with an Applied Science or Associate of Arts and Sciences degree can apply. Applicants must have earned a grade point of 2.0 or better in any Math class at the 100 level and in English 101 or its equivalent. Applicants must have also taken a social science course at the 100 or 200 level. Although not a requirement, it is also recommended that candidates have work experience in their field of expertise before beginning the program. Due to limited enrollment, applicants will have to complete a formal application and an interview before being accepted into the program.

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance

Completion rate

38%

Employment rate

67%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$23.56

Typical (median) annual earnings

$36,377.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance

Professional, Scientific, Technical Services

24%

Administrative Support

18%

Other Industries

16%

Retail Trade

14%

Accommodation and Food Services

10%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
76
Completion rate
38%
Average number of students who completed each year
25
Gender
Male
86%
Female
14%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
1%
Asian
2%
Black or African American
3%
Hispanic
28%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
61%
Multi-racial
5%
Other
1%
Age
Under 20
6%
20 to 29
63%
30 to 39
23%
40 to 49
8%
50 and over
2%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
3%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
47%
Some college experience, but no degree
47%
Certificate or AA
3%
BA or higher
1%