CYBERSECURITY

  • Get Your Certificate in 3 Semesters
  • Starting Salary Around $61K
  • 35% Projected Growth Rate

Cybersecurity

What is a Cybersecurity Analyst?

Cybersecurity analysts protect IT infrastructure — such as networks, hardware, and software — from threats outside of the organization. If you are passionate about security and feel at home on your computer, a career in cybersecurity may be right for you.

How Much Money Do Cybersecurity Analysts Make?

The average cybersecurity analyst in the US makes $102,600 per year, and you only need a 3-semester certification to get started! Keeping an organization’s information safe and secure is an important job, so those with the skills are paid well for it.

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Potential Salary100%
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The top 10% paid cybersecurity analysts earn an average of $165,920/year

Average Salary100%
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The average cybersecurity analyst in the US makes $102,600/year

Starting Salary80%
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Starting salary in cybersecurity is around $61,000/year

Degree Requirement80%
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Cybersecurity analysts only need a certificate to get started

Time Commitment80%
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You can earn your advanced cybersecurity certificate in under two years

Job Availability80%
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There are around 163,000 cybersecurity jobs available in the US

Job Security100%
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This industry is projected to grow 35% by 2031

Salary info and other data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Degree information based on sample technical college

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Continuing in spring 2023, York Technical College will offer students college at no costs for tuition and fees. Students may choose from over 100 programs, offered in variety of flexible course and scheduling options, that lead to rewarding careers.

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NO COST TUITION

Continuing in spring 2023, York Technical College will offer students college at no costs for tuition and fees. Students may choose from over 100 programs, offered in variety of flexible course and scheduling options, that lead to rewarding careers.

Training

Advanced Cybersecurity Certificate

12 Classes (36 Total Credit Hours)
$55K/Year Starting Salary

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Cybersecurity Certificate

11 Classes (37 Total Credit Hours)
$53K/Year Starting Salary

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