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EARN AN ONLINE
CYBERSECURITY DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE

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Gain Cybersecurity Training with Career-Focused Skills

Prepare for a successful future by earning a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, or certificate in cybersecurity at University of Maryland Global Campus. Learn how to apply emerging tech like AI, data science, and automation to solve complex challenges; gain the skills to become an ethical hacker; and build cutting-edge knowledge through coursework designed by industry experts. With online and hybrid course options, an award-winning cyber competition team, and multiple industry connections, UMGC is a leader in cybersecurity education and training. At UMGC, you can

  • Earn credit for prior learning, work experience, and industry certifications so you can get your cyber credentials faster
  • Prepare for industry certification exams like CCNA, A+, Network+, Security+, and CISSP
  • Gain hands-on experience in select graduate courses through the AI-driven virtual learning platform Multi-Dimensional Applied Relevant System (MARS)
  • Choose from affordable programs with reduced tuition rates for eligible servicemembers and their families
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Choose from Bachelor's, Master's, or Certificates in Cybersecurity

UMGC's continually updated curriculum incorporates programs with immersive learning and AI-enhanced experiences to give you real-world experience and skills you can apply to the workforce right away. Choose from bachelor's degrees, master’s degrees, and certificates that are designed to help you gain the skills and knowledge to specialize in the cybersecurity field of your choice.

  • Bachelor’s degrees: We offer bachelor's degrees in cybersecurity technology, cybersecurity management and policy, and cyber operations.
  • Master’s degrees: We offer master's degrees in high-demand areas like cloud computing systems, cyberaccounting, digital forensics and cyber investigation, cybersecurity management and policy, and more.
  • Certificates: Build your credentials quickly by earning an online certificate in an area such as cyber operations, cyber threat hunting, information assurance, vulnerability assessment, or computer networking.
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Study Cyber or IT at a Respected State University

UMGC was recognized as one of America's Best Colleges of 2026 by the Wall Street Journal. UMGC has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education by the National Security Agency and as a Center of Digital Forensics Academic Excellence by the DC3 Academic Cyber Curriculum Alliance. UMGC also received the 2023 Cybersecurity Diversity Trailblazer Award by the Cybersecurity Association of Maryland, Inc.  

In addition, our cyber competition team has won first place in 10 competitions in 2026, including the Hack the Box Maryland CTF, Mid-Atlantic Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (MACCDC) Hack the Box CTF, and First Annual Maryland Capture the Flag. 

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Explore Ways to Make Your Degree Affordable

We are committed to helping you find ways to meet, manage, and lower your education costs. UMGC awarded more than $21 million in scholarship funds to our students last aid year. But, that's not all. We also offer:

  • No-cost digital resources in place of textbooks for most courses
  • Credit for what you know. At UMGC, we value your experience, so you can earn up to 90 credits toward a bachelor’s for prior learning and relevant life and work experience. Or, you can transfer up to 12 credits toward a master’s
  • An interest-free monthly payment plan

Plus we can help with financial resources and tools to make your education more affordable:

  • Federal financial aid, loans, grants, and scholarships for those who qualify
  • Tuition assistance and/or veterans education benefits for those who qualify
  • Employer discounts for eligible employees and their spouses and dependents through alliances with public and private sector organizations
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Share in Our Rich Military Heritage

We have been serving the higher education needs of the U.S. Armed Forces since 1947. Today, we enroll more than 60,000 active-duty military servicemembers, reservists, veterans, and their family members. UMGC has been ranked a top university for veterans for more than a decade, and we boast the following accolades:

  • UMGC received the 2025 Institution of the Year award from the Council of Colleges and Military Educators (CCME). 
  • UMGC was ranked a top online university for veterans by Military Times in 2025.
  • UMGC was designated as an Opportunity College by the Carnegie Foundation and American Council on Education in 2025.
  • UMGC was named a “Best For Vets” Employer in Education by Military Times for 2025.
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Gain Access to Lifetime Career Services

We’re committed to helping you find the job you want in the field you love. When we say that we offer lifetime career services, we mean it! For over a decade, we've been providing our students and alumni with a full suite of lifetime career services—at no additional cost. In a recent survey, 96 percent of graduates said their UMGC experience prepared them well for the workforce.* We're proud to give our students and alumni access to the following resources:

  • Virtual recruitment fairs multiple times a year
  • 24/7 access to CareerQuest and InternPLUS, our employer database that contains job and internship postings, tools to help with your resume and interview skills, and other career resources
  • Career planning guidance and support
  • Mentoring and network programs
  • Career Connection, a blog for UMGC students and alumni to get expert advice from specialists in UMGC’s department of Career Services

* Alumni Services Survey Report, p. 2, July 2025, Department of Academic Services and Quality

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