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    Cybersecurity, MS

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    Syracuse, USMSOnline15 months
    STEM-OPT
    $60,450.00
    Tuition
    over 15mo
    45%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    30
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    Cybersecurity, MS at Syracuse University is a 30-credit, 15-month, online MS program based in Syracuse, US. Tuition is $60,450 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    Syracuse University’s online M.S. in Cybersecurity provides live, online instruction and focuses on identifying, preventing, and counteracting cybercrime through coursework covering topics such as secure systems design, mathematical logic for systems assurance, malware/cyberattack analysis, and anomaly/data-mining detection.

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    Part-time option

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US), 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $112,000.00
    Avg starting salary
    $24,318.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Cybersecurity, MS at Syracuse University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Cybersecurity, MS at Syracuse University is $60,450 across 30 required credits.
    Is Cybersecurity, MS at Syracuse University online or in-person?
    Cybersecurity, MS at Syracuse University is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does Cybersecurity, MS at Syracuse University take to complete?
    Cybersecurity, MS at Syracuse University is structured around 15 months and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Cybersecurity, MS at Syracuse University?
    Per the program's published guidance: average GPA of 3.0 or better is required
    Is Cybersecurity, MS at Syracuse University STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Cybersecurity, MS at Syracuse University is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.