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Secure Your Future with Gardner-Webb University's Online Cybersecurity Degree
In today’s fast-paced digital world, cybersecurity is a vital skill set that is more in demand than ever. Gardner-Webb University’s fully online Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity offers a flexible and comprehensive education that prepares you to protect critical information systems and combat cyber threats.
At Gardner-Webb, our curriculum is aligned with the National Center for Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) standards and draws from guidelines established by leading agencies like the NSA and FBI. Our program integrates hands-on learning with industry-standard certifications, such as CompTIA, ensuring you gain practical, job-ready skills that top employers seek.
Why Choose Gardner-Webb for Your Cybersecurity Education?
- Flexibility and Convenience: 100% online format so you can balance your studies with work and life commitments.
- Accelerated Career Path: Transfer up to 90 credit hours and fast-track your education, with opportunities for credit from job experience.
- Career-Ready Curriculum: Courses designed to equip you with skills in digital forensics, cryptography, security risk analysis, and more, preparing you for roles with competitive salaries, including Security Engineer, Cybersecurity Manager, and Chief Information Security Officer.
- Supportive Christian Community: Learn in a Christ-centered environment that values character development and service.
Join a network of dedicated, career-driven professionals committed to securing the digital frontier. Get started with Gardner-Webb today and ignite your cybersecurity career.
What You’ll Gain
By completing Gardner-Webb’s Cybersecurity program, you’ll be prepared to:
- Analyze and resolve security vulnerabilities within networks and computer systems to protect essential IT infrastructure.
- Use industry-standard tools for cybersecurity, information assurance, and cyber/computer forensics.
- Develop policies and protocols that help organizations effectively manage cybersecurity risks.
- Understand and address the human factors in cybersecurity, with a focus on ethical decision-making and counteracting social engineering tactics.
- Investigate and analyze security incidents to mitigate damage and prevent future attacks.
Program Highlights
- Experienced Faculty: Learn from industry professionals with real-world experience in the field.
- Job-Ready Skills: Hands-on learning and CompTIA-aligned courses to help you develop applicable skills for today’s job market.
- Christian-Centered Perspective: A faith-based approach to ethical decision-making and service to others.
- Flexible Enrollment Options: Start when you’re ready, study on your schedule, and earn a degree that fits your lifestyle.
Connect With Your Personal Advisor
At Gardner-Webb University Online, our programs are never one size fits all. Communicate with your personal program advisor to discover just how affordable, flexible, and easy it can be to attain your degree. Ignite Your Future; let’s get started today.
Class Type
Online
Transfer Friendy
Transfer up to 90 hours
Curriculum
Curriculum is based on NCAE-C guidelines for Cyber Defense programs
Total Credit Hours
120 hours required
Career Options
What You'll Do After Graduation
Your Cybersecurity degree can open doors to rewarding careers such as:
- Risk Analyst – Average Salary: $102,120
- Digital Forensic Analyst – Average Salary: $74,125
- Security Engineer – Average Salary: $120,000
- Cybersecurity Manager – Average Salary: $108,400
- Cryptographer – Average Salary: $145,356
- Chief Information Security Officer – Average Salary: $148,039
Meet Our Faculty
Our faculty members are experienced professionals who bring extensive real-world expertise to their teaching. Each instructor is dedicated to advancing the academic knowledge of our students and fostering a supportive and engaging online learning environment.
Earn Your Degree on Your Schedule – 100% Online
Gardner-Webb University’s Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity is thoughtfully designed to deliver a top-tier education in digital security and cyber defense—all from the convenience of a fully online format. With a 100% online structure, our program enables you to earn a cybersecurity degree that fits seamlessly into your life, whether you’re working full-time, balancing family responsibilities, or managing other commitments. At Gardner-Webb, we understand that advancing your career shouldn’t mean putting everything else on hold.
Through this online program, you’ll join a supportive virtual community and engage in dynamic, interactive coursework crafted for maximum flexibility and accessibility. Our faculty are seasoned industry professionals who bring real-world experience and insights into each online classroom, combining academic rigor with practical application. As a student, you’ll benefit from personalized mentorship and one-on-one guidance from faculty members who are deeply invested in your success and ready to support your learning every step of the way.
The online format allows you to study from any location and adapt your learning to your own schedule. Whether you attend live sessions, review recorded lectures, or participate in collaborative projects, you can engage in your studies wherever and whenever it’s most convenient. Plus, Gardner-Webb’s dedicated support team is available to assist with technical needs, academic advising, and a range of student services, ensuring that you have the tools and support to excel in a virtual learning environment.
With Gardner-Webb’s online Cybersecurity program, you can gain the critical skills and hands-on experience needed to secure high-demand roles in digital defense—without sacrificing accessibility or quality. Take the next step toward a career in cybersecurity with a program that meets you where you are today and equips you for where you want to go tomorrow.
Why Choose GWU?
We were founded in 1905, and have long had a commitment to reaching our students anywhere they are. And while our beautiful campus is in the foothills of western North Carolina, our students are all around the globe.
Average 1 Year Completion
Finish your degree in as little as one year, with courses available in 8-week terms.
100% Online
Learn anytime, anywhere, with the flexibility to fit your schedule.
Access to Academic Support
- Writing Center
- Library
- Tutoring
Community of Faith
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Be part of a supportive community that emphasizes ethical decision-making, character development, and lifelong learning, rooted in Christian values.
Minute Majors
Andrew Cook, a Bachelor’s in Computer Science major, shares his experience.
Andrew Cook, – Gardner-Webb University ‘s Computer science Program
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