OpenFieldBachelor of Science in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics
NSA-recognized undergraduate curriculum in offensive ethical hacking, defensive security operations, malware analysis, Linux systems, and network perimeter protection.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- High school diploma or collegiate transfer credits.
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 79.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Transcripts, resume, and essay.
- Recommendation letters
- One counselor or employer recommendation.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- DoD Cyber Scholarship Program and Empire State Opportunity grants
- Application fee
- $50 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- $7,070/year in-state; $8,520/year out-of-state
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official SUNY Empire State University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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