Cybersecurity
Engineering

Protect the Digital World 

Cyber threats are real, sophisticated, and ever evolving. The University of Cincinnati’s Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Engineering prepares students with advanced technical skills to combat cybercrime, protect critical infrastructure, and ensure data privacy in a connected world. 

Cybersecurity engineers design and build secure systems that integrate software and hardware. They develop new technologies, identify vulnerabilities early in the design process, and create the next generation of secure infrastructure. 

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Why Cybersecurity Engineering at UC? 

Comprehensive Interdisciplinary Approach Our program uniquely integrates cybersecurity fundamentals with computer engineering, computer science, and advanced mathematics, preparing students for cutting-edge fields like:

  • Hardware Security 
  • Software Security 
  • Network and System Security 
  • AI and Quantum Computing Security 
  • Data Privacy 

Expert Faculty and Leading Research Labs Learn from world-class faculty and participate in innovative research at UC’s premier facilities:

  • NSF Center for Hardware & Embedded Systems Security & Trust (CHEST) 
  • RAPIDS Cyber Laboratory 
  • Microelectronics Automated Design and Test Lab 
  • Data Privacy and Security Lab

Real-World Experience Through Co-op 

Ranked among the top five co-op programs nationally, UC’s cooperative education (co-op) model provides students with:

  • Five semesters of paid, full-time industry experience 
  • Average earnings of $61,000 during co-op 
  • Direct career connections and industry-ready skills

Career Opportunities

Companies hiring UC cybersecurity co-op students include:

  • Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) 
  • Northrop Grumman Corporation 
  • Moderna, Inc. 

Cybersecurity Career Demand (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024)

  • Median Salary: $124,910 per year 
  • Job Outlook: 33% growth from 2023 to 2033 
  • Projected New Jobs: Approximately 56,500 new positions by 2033

Student Life & Organizations 

Build your network, develop your skills, and expand your horizons through organizations such as:

  • Cyber@UC
  • Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
  • RevolutionUC Hackathon
  • Ohio Cyber Range

Earn More with ACCEND 

UC’s ACCEND (Accelerated Engineering) program allows you to earn your bachelor's and master’s degrees concurrently within five years, enhancing your expertise and career opportunities at an undergraduate tuition rate.

Explore a research lab

Step inside the Data & Systems Security Lab at the University of Cincinnati—where researchers and students are redefining what it means to protect the digital world.