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flexible cybersecurity master’s program.

Cyber threats are constant, and organizations need experts to stay ahead of cybercriminals.

The in-person or online Master of Science in Cybersecurity at
St. Mary’s University equips you with the skills to safeguard networks, systems and digital assets while grounding your training in ethical practices and legal frameworks. As a student, you’ll gain hands-on experience with the tools and methods used to secure organizations today — so you graduate ready to meet the security challenges of the digital age.

Cyber threats are constant, and organizations need experts to stay ahead of cybercriminals.

The in-person or online Master of Science in Cybersecurity at St. Mary’s University equips you with the skills to safeguard networks, systems and digital assets while grounding your training in ethical practices and legal frameworks. As a student, you’ll gain hands-on experience with the tools and methods used to secure organizations today — so you graduate ready to meet the security challenges of the digital age.

Nationally Recognized for Excellence

When you choose St. Mary’s, you’re joining a program trusted at the highest levels. The National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have designated St. Mary’s as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD).

Additionally, the program has earned national rankings, including:

• No. 5 Best Master’s in Cybersecurity in 2025 (Fortune)

• Top 20 program in 2024’s Cybersecurity Guide rankings

Your Program at a Glance

The 33-credit-hour M.S. program is designed for flexibility with both thesis and project options. So, whether you want to advance into research, leadership or applied practice, you’ll shape your degree to fit your goal.

Highlighted courses include:

• Cloud Computing Security

• Cybersecurity Risk Management

• Cryptography

• Digital Forensics and Cyber Crime

• Network Security

• Software Security

• Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity

Learning is experiential, with opportunities to apply what you learn in the real world through internship opportunities.

Career Outcomes in a Growing Field

As a cybersecurity graduate, you’ll be ready to take on high-demand roles across industries. St. Mary’s alumni have gone on to careers with:

• Government and Defense: NSA/CSS Texas, U.S. Air Force and the Department of Defense

• The Private Sector: Amazon, Google, IBM, Microsoft, Booz Allen Hamilton and more

In San Antonio alone, the intelligence sector continues to expand rapidly, giving you many internship opportunities in one of the nation’s cybersecurity hubs.