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title: "Breaking Into the Field: Jobs You Can Get With a Cybersecurity Degree"
description: Thinking about choosing an online cybersecurity degree? Here are some jobs you can get with a cybersecurity degree that are lucrative and growing.
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# [Breaking Into the Field: Jobs You Can Get With a Cybersecurity Degree](https://learn.neumann.edu/neuperspectives/breaking-into-the-field-jobs-you-can-get-with-a-cybersecurity-degree)

 Written by [Bettsy McKlaine](https://learn.neumann.edu/neuperspectives/author/bettsy-mcklaine) | 6/15/22 1:54 PM

In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, there is a critical need for experts who can learn emerging technologies and develop new, groundbreaking technological security systems in the field of cybersecurity.

A [**Master of Science in Cybersecurity**](https://explore.neumann.edu/guide-to-achieving-a-master-of-science-in-cybersecurity) is specifically designed to arm future leaders in the field with sought-after industry skills, such as the ability to:

- Design secure systems, assess threats, and monitor security issues
- Analyze network architectures and protocols to create secure infrastructures 
- Develop systems that can withstand or recover from the most sophisticated cyber-attacks

[Professionals who obtain a master's degree in cybersecurity](https://learn.neumann.edu/neuperspectives/industry-expert-cybersecurity-benefits-trends-and-outlook) are well-positioned to impact change in the field in these ways and so many more. Let's explore the cybersecurity job market along with what jobs you can get with a cybersecurity degree.

 

 

### What the data says about the cybersecurity job market:

According to the [Bureau of Labor Statistics](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/information-security-analysts.htm) (BLS), [the market for cybersecurity jobs is projected to increase by 33 percent over the next ten years](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/information-security-analysts.htm), which is significantly higher than the national average (8 percent) for all other occupations. By 2030, nearly 50,000 new cybersecurity-related jobs will emerge.

Cybersecurity professionals are among the most highly compensated in the technology sector, posting a 9 percent salary premium over IT jobs in general. 

Ziprecruiter asserts that the [national average salary for cybersecurity jobs is about $102,000](https://www.ziprecruiter.com/Salaries/Masters-Cyber-Security-Salary), and research from the BLS agrees, claiming the [median annual pay for information technology analysts is just over $102,000.](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/information-security-analysts.htm#tab-1)

### Jobs you can get with a cybersecurity degree:

Professionals who obtain a Master of Science in Cybersecurity can expect to find work in fields like technology, marketing, government, public policy, and so many more.

Within these fields, cybersecurity professionals can secure a variety of different positions and roles, such as those listed below.

### Cybersecurity careers include:

| Chief Information Security Officer  Chief Technology Officer Computer Information Systems Manager Computer Network Architect Cybercrime Analyst/Investigator Information Technology Analyst Network Security Engineer | Cybersecurity Analyst/Consultant Cybersecurity Architect Cybersecurity Director Senior Cybersecurity Engineer Business Analyst Data Analyst Marketing Technologist |
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### Looking for an online cybersecurity degree? Learn about our NEW Master of Science in Cybersecurity!

Neumann University’s [Master of Science in Cybersecurity](https://www.neumann.edu/academics/grad/master-of-science-cyber-security) gives students the complex skills necessary to achieve advanced certification and apply for the highest-paying jobs in information technology and cybersecurity. 

Graduates of the program enter the field with both a respected degree and a recognized industry certification, which separates our program from many similar offerings from other local and remote educational organizations. 

If you’re interested in learning more about boosting your career with a [Master of Science in Cybersecurity,](https://www.neumann.edu/academics/grad/master-of-science-cyber-security) then we encourage you to [get in touch with us!](https://www.neumann.edu/academics/grad/master-of-science-cyber-security#rmi)

### <https://explore.neumann.edu/guide-to-achieving-a-master-of-science-in-cybersecurity>Download "Is a Degree in Cybersecurity Worth It? Neumann University’s Guide to Achieving a Master of Science in Cybersecurity" to learn more about jumpstarting your career in cybersecurity.

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