West Virginia Cybersecurity Degree Programs

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West Virginia Cybersecurity Degrees Overview

There are 7 options for undergraduate cybersecurity degrees, including 5 Bachelor of cybersecurity degree options, in West Virginia. At the graduate level, there are not many options, so you might want to consider an online cybersecurity degree.

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Are there NSA CAE designated cyber security degrees in West Virginia?

Yes. Here is a list of West Virginia universities that are NSA CAE Designated Institutions and have a cybersecurity degree.

American Public University System
Blue Ridge Community and Technical College

Why consider NSA CAE designated institutions for cyber security in West Virginia?

The National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has provided accreditation methods to designate some of the most dependable institutions in the country that have cybersecurity programs.

Three institutions have been designated in West Virginia, with a two-year program at Blue Ridge Community and Technical College, and cyber defense accreditation at American Public University System and West Virginia University.

Online Cyber Security Programs in West Virginia

There are many certifications that can be earned in the industry that take half the time it takes to complete an associate degree at Blue Ridge Community and Technical College, including a Cisco Certified Network Associate, Cisco Certified Network Professional, and various CompTIA certifications.

Most of these courses can be completed online and are instructor-led to give students an advantage to meet the certification requirements, and they include a voucher that covers the cost of the exam.

Master's in Cyber Security Degrees in West Virginia

Only one cybersecurity Master's degree is designated by the CAE in West Virginia, and that is the Master of Science for Cybersecurity Professionals. This program can be completed online and provides an ability to transfer courses from other schools for credit and free educational e-books.

Graduates from the program will be able to analyze national cybersecurity threats and be able to perform risk analysis, auditing, and make sure that all processes are following legal and ethical procedure.

WVU does offer a Master's program in Business Cybersecurity Management that is available online, but is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) instead of the CAE.

Getting Started Working in Cyber Security in West Virginia

For those not ready to pursue a Master's degree, West Virginia University at Morgantown offers a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity. The program will prepare students to create and evaluate network security at any organization, solve complex network problems by working with others, and be able to operate while following legal and ethical standards. A total of 124 credit hours are needed to complete the program, and it can be accomplished within the traditional four years.

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Undergraduate Cybersecurity Degrees

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West Virginia Graduate Cybersecurity Degrees

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Another undergraduate option is the Associate of Applied Sciences in Cyber Security at Blue Ridge Community and Technical College. The program is geared to prepare students for the growing number of cybersecurity positions available in the region and in Washington, DC. 60 total credit hours are needed to complete the degree, and it is divided up into 15 general education credits, 22 technical credits, and 23 electives that must be approved by the program.

West Virginia Cyber Security Careers and Organizations

Martinsburg, Fairmont, and Morgantown offer plenty of opportunities for entry-level cybersecurity professionals. Fusion Technology is a company based in Fairmont that provides information technology services to various government agencies, healthcare facilities, and more. Positions in West Virginia locations include cybersecurity analyst, cyber operations analyst, and cloud-based engineers.