Bachelor’s Degree in 
Computer Networks and Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is one of the fastest-growing fields in the country, and it’s not hard to understand why. Every second of every day, an estimated twelve people find their personal information under attack. Every year, 556 million people fall victim to cybercrime. 

If it hasn’t already happened to you, it has likely happened to someone you know. Businesses are just as vulnerable: in 2021, 85% of organizations were on the receiving end of a successful cyberattack. There’s a real need for skilled, ethical professionals who know how to design, manage, and administer network systems… and keep them safe.

The good news is that there’s something you can do about it. It all starts with an accredited Bachelor of Science in Computer Networks and Cybersecurity from Monroe’s School of Information Technology. 

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The impact of cybersecurity breaches is immense. Cybercrime costs individuals and businesses trillions of dollars every year, and cyberattacks are the fastest growing category of crimes in the country.

 It’s no wonder that companies everywhere are looking for network experts who can predict — and deflect — the many attacks on their systems. In 2022 alone, companies around the world increased their average IT security budget by 5%, but they still can’t find enough qualified computer network security experts to meet their needs. There are more openings in information security than there are people to fill them.

That means there’s never been a better time to pursue a Computer Networks and Cybersecurity degree. In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that certain cybersecurity careers will grow at an astonishing rate of 35% over the next several years. That’s seven times the average growth rate for all occupations. 

Cybercrime is an incredible challenge that affects every one of us. It’s not going away anytime soon. At Monroe’s School of Information Technology, you can rise to meet that challenge — and create a stable, rewarding career in the process. 

Candidates for a Bachelor of Science in Computer Networks and Cybersecurity must meet the following general admissions requirements: 

• Applicants must possess either a high school graduation credential or high school equivalency diploma, or a recognized college associate degree or higher as listed in the transfer admissions policy.
• Applicants must also submit a completed application for admission, as well as a personal statement or essay.

Applicants also participate in a pre-admission interview.

Learn more about how to apply to Monroe College.

At Monroe, we take your financial security as seriously as we do cybersecurity. We believe a great education should be affordable, which is why we offer competitive tuition and fees and manageable payment plans.

Our dedicated financial aid counselors will also work with you one-on-one to find you every scholarship, grant, and loan for which you qualify. It’s one of the reasons why U.S. News & World Report ranks us as one of the Best Value Schools in Regional Universities North year after year.

We also offer Corporate Partnership Grants to students who are employed by one of our more than 400 partner organizations. If you’re eligible, you could receive a grant worth up to 20% of your tuition costs. 

Learn more about financial aid opportunities.

The New York City metro area is one of the great innovation capitals of the world. It’s also a capital of finance, law, retail, and healthcare: all industries that need to be able to guarantee the security of their clients’, customers’, and patients’ information. 

Graduates of the School of Information Technology have launched their careers in many of those industries, at IBM, Montefiore Medical Center, Citigroup, Verizon, Infosys, and Salesforce. Those companies, and many more, show no signs of slowing down when it comes to hiring information security professionals. 

With a bachelor’s degree, you’ll be qualified to meet the rising demand for many of those cybersecurity and networking jobs, including: 

• Information security analyst 
• Network administrator 
• Computer network support specialist 
• Computer network architect
• Cyber data analytics expert 
• Penetration tester (aka ethical hacker)
• Cybersecurity project manager 
• Forensic specialist 
• IT security consultant

These opportunities and more are all right there in our backyard. When you get your degree at Monroe, it becomes your backyard, too. 

At Monroe, your professional opportunities will begin long before you graduate. School of Information Technology students have taken prestigious internships with nearby companies including: 

• Google
• IBM
• Amazon
• Apple
• Salesforce 
• Cisco
• Infosys
• The New York Times
• PepsiCo
• Verizon Wireless

We also have organizations right on campus that allow students to start building their professional networks early:

• The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), is one of the world’s oldest educational and scientific computing societies — it’s also the world’s largest, and it’s headquartered right here in New York. Monroe has its very own ACM chapter, offering students access to a number of competitions, seminars, lectures, and workshops every year.
• In addition to weekly meetings where IT students can exchange ideas, the Information Technology Student Association (ITSA) offers its services to aid businesses in the surrounding community. ITSA also hosts regular events, like tech challenges and speaker forums, throughout the year.

At Monroe, we believe real-world experience is an essential component of a great education. That’s why an internship is a required part of the curriculum. We’ll make sure you have every chance to start building your career even as you earn your degree. 

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