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Master of Science Cyber Security
Take the Next Step Toward Your Future in Cyberspace with Liberty’s Online Cyber Security Master’s Program
As more businesses move to online transactions and web-based platforms, sensitive customer information and valuable business data are more at risk of security breaches. For companies to conduct business in the digital age, they need specialists who know how to thwart cyber-attacks and how to safeguard customer information.
Liberty University’s 100% online Master of Science (M.S.) in Cyber Security is designed to help you combat cyber threats and strengthen existing security measures. Through this program, you can learn to prevent, identify, and fight digital crime through hands-on training.
As a pioneer in distance learning since 1985 and a Christian university recognized for its academic quality and accessibility, Liberty combines academic excellence with a biblical worldview. We fulfill our mission by providing business professionals with flexible and affordable online training that will equip them to be biblically-based leaders in the business world. The online M.S. in Cyber Security is taught through the lens of a biblical worldview to prepare you for the real-world both academically and spiritually.
What Will You Study in Our Master’s in Cyber Security Degree?
- Learn digital forensics techniques to identify and trace security threats
- Explore applied network security practices to harden network defenses
- Study security engineering to help develop effective cybersecurity
- Develop web-based applications that protect business and customer data
In Liberty University’s Master of Science in Cyber Security program, you’ll dive into the technical and strategic aspects of protecting digital systems and data. You’ll study topics such as network security, risk management, cryptography, cyber law, and incident response. The program also explores how to assess vulnerabilities, implement security protocols, and understand the evolving landscape of cyber threats. Through these areas, you can build the knowledge needed to help organizations safeguard their information and maintain resilience in an increasingly digital world.
Potential Career Opportunities for M.S. in Cybersecurity Graduates
- Digital forensics analyst
- Information security specialist
- Pen-tester/ethical hacker
- Secure network engineer
- Security engineer
- Security researcher
Benefits of our Online Master’s in Cybersecurity
As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked as Niche.com’s #2 Best College Campus in America for 2026 – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online M.S. in Cyber Security degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- Most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors. As a nonprofit university, Liberty continues to strive to keep costs low for our students!
- Liberty University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
Online Cyber Security Degree Military Benefits
Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:
- Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/retirees
- Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
- Current Department of Defense employees
We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $290 per credit hour for graduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
Credit Hours
Class Type
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Jan 19, 2026
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
Master of Science Cyber Security
- 100% online programs at the associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral level.*
- Earn credit for prior learning.
- Transfer in up to 75% of a bachelor’s degree.
- Transfer in up to 50% of a master’s degree.
* excludes licensure, certification, and some doctoral programs
Your goals on your time
We are committed to helping you achieve your goals and complete your degree as quickly as possible. One of our admissions counselors is ready to assist you with starting the process.
Contact Us: (800) 424-9595
Why Choose Liberty University?
Prepare for a Career
Go from merely surviving in your current job to thriving in the career of your dreams.
Enjoy Flexible Courses
Complete assignments at your own pace, at a time convenient to you within each week.
Access Academic Support
Access our electronic and print resources through the Jerry Falwell Library, writing resources, study aids, and IT support.
Grow in Your Faith
Each of our programs is grounded in biblical principles, and our professors consider teaching to be more than a job – it’s their calling.
Liberty’s online courses give you the ability to choose when and where you study.
Financing Options
Financial Aid
87% of all Liberty students in an online program are awarded financial aid.
Tuition Discounts
Available for military service members, including active duty, reserve, veterans, and their spouses, as well as emergency response personnel.
Corporate Tuition Assistance
Deferred – If your company reimburses you for the cost of your education, you submit your grades to your employer who pays you, and then you pay for your classes.
Other Payment Options are Available
Contact one of our admissions counselors for more information by calling (800) 424-9595.
An Accredited Private Education Made for You
As a nonprofit university, we have been pioneering distance education since 1985 and offer a unique and proven approach to online education.
Along with our advanced accreditations, we also have been recognized by the following organizations for our excellence in education.
Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked as Niche.com’s #2 Best College Campus in America for 2026 – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well.