Ranked #4 Best Cybersecurity Bachelor’s Programs in Pennsylvania by , °µÍøTV's information security program prepares students for one of the fastest growing segments of that field: cybersecurity. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that in-demand information security jobs will continue to grow.
In demand, growing occupation
Develop technical skills and understand legal and ethical issues surrounding cybersecurity
Many career options in the computer science and information security industry
Students who graduate with a degree in information security are well-prepared for work as forensic analysts, security architects, network security engineers, or computer crime investigators, among others. Students in our Information Security program will:
Develop proficiency in computer programming languages such as C++ and Java;
Develop the skills to implement a security policy for protecting IT infrastructure and business data;
Understand the legal and ethical issues surrounding cybersecurity;
Understand the architecture of modern computers;
Be able to understand common data structures used in computing;
Be able to analyze computer algorithms;
Develop proficiency in computer networking;
Understand the principles of computer operating systems.
°µÍøTV is ranked #14 Best Value School by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges rankings for 2026, making °µÍøTV a great, centrally located option for students in Northeastern Pennsylvania who want to stay closer to home.
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°µÍøTV hosts three academic Centers of Excellence on campus; The Center for Law, Justice and Policy, The Center for Urban Studies, and The Mother Theresa Maxis, IHM Center. Each center provides students with the tools and resources to excel in their academic endeavors, fostering a dynamic environment where they can engage deeply with their respective fields of study and make meaningful contributions to their communities and beyond.
°µÍøTV is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSHE).
Some courses in this major are offered online through a consortium of accredited colleges and universities. All courses within the program are delivered by faculty employed by partner institutions in the consortium, with technology and administrative support provided by Rize Education. Oversight of courses offered through the consortium are reviewed and approved by °µÍøTV. Students register through °µÍøTV and receive academic credit from °µÍøTV.
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