Online Bachelor of Science in Information & Cybersecurity Technology

Learn In-Demand Skills To Defend Digital Systems

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Average graduate salary of $83,848*

*According to a survey of 1,476 alumni

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120 credit hours*

*Transfer credits may reduce number of credit hours

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$429 per credit hour, including technology fee*

*$511 for out-of-state students

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Go From Tech Novice to ICT Expert

Modern organizations depend on technology experts who are trained to protect sensitive data, keep operations efficient, and maintain reliable cyberinfrastructure. You can become one of these tech experts as a student of the East Carolina University® online Bachelor of Science (BS) in Information & Cybersecurity Technology (ICT) degree completion program.

The beginner-friendly ICT program offers a Cybersecurity concentration to help you change or advance your career in this high-demand field. Upon graduation from the program, you’ll have gained career-focused skills and the preparation to sit for key certifications, such as Red Hat, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), CompTIA Security+, and Amazon Web Services (AWS).

To enroll, you must transfer at least 24 credit hours with a minimum 2.0 GPA.

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Finish Your Degree Online at ECU

The online BS in ICT is a degree completion program that augments your prior academic learning and prepares you with applicable tech skills that today’s employers need. During your time in the program, you’ll gain career-focused expertise in areas including:

  • Network fundamentals
  • Enterprise information security
  • Ethical hacking and penetration testing
  • Computer networking technology
  • Digital communication systems
  • Cloud fundamentals
  • Cyberinfrastructure security management

Careers and Outcomes for ECU BS in ICT Graduates

The online BS in ICT at ECU provides strong career outcomes. In a survey of 1,476 alumni of the program, graduates reported an average annual salary of $83,848.


Some companies our graduates have gone on to work for include:

  • Cisco

  • Google

  • IBM

  • Wells Fargo

  • Fidelity Investments

  • Bank of America

  • Truist

  • Bandwidth

  • Net App

  • Nutanix

With top job titles such as:

  • Network Engineer

  • Consulting Engineer

  • Systems Engineer

  • Systems Administrator

  • Information Technology Director

  • Cybersecurity Analyst

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“We want our students to be prepared for the real world. I think the Information & Cybersecurity Technology program at ECU gives students a real advantage.”
‐ – Dr. Philip Lunsford, Associate Professor

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Earn Your Degree Online

ECU is proud to offer incredible online experiences for students, and we’ve been recognized for it—Newsweek ranked ECU in the top 10 of America’s Top Online Colleges in 2023. Our flexible and accessible online learning platform allows you to earn your degree from wherever you want, whenever you want. Our online degree completion programs require a minimum of 24 hours of transferable credit for admission.

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Prepare for Key Certifications

In addition to earning your degree, the curriculum will prepare you to sit for key certifications, such as Red Hat, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), CompTIA Security+, and Amazon Web Services (AWS).

Why Choose ECU?

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Our focus on individualized attention, student support, and career services ensures that you leave not only with academic proficiency but the tools for career advancement.

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ECU is more than a university- it’s a community. Even as an online student, you’ll benefit from a powerful network of peers and faculty who truly care about your success.

North Carolina

While our roots are deep in North Carolina, our reputation extends far and wide. ECU’s stamp on your degree signifies quality and commitment, no matter where your career takes you.

About ECU Online

ECU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACSCOC) and was the first university in North Carolina to offer online degrees. We’ve continued to enhance the online experience ever since. As an established institution in North Carolina, we pride ourselves on offering a student-first, community-centric experience that empowers graduates to complete their online degrees from a reputable institution that employers recognize.

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