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Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security

Pensacola — Pensacola, Florida, United States

Study Level: Undergraduate · 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Duration: To be confirmed
Study Mode: To be confirmed
Next Intake: May 2027
Tuition Fee: USD 17,260
Application Fee: None listed
Scholarships Available: None listed
Post-Study Work Information: Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status: Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

Cyberattacks have grown in frequency, and highly trained analysts are needed to develop innovative solutions to detect and prevent attacks on critical systems. The cybersecurity program strengthens critical thinking, analytical ability and problem-solving skills. Students will have opportunities to study cybersecurity issues in the cybersecurity lab and participate in regional cyber competitions. University of West Florida has been designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security. University of West Florida is currently seeking ABET accreditation for this program. Details about this effort can be found at the Department of Computer Science. The curriculum focuses on the techniques, policies, operational procedures and technologies that secure and defend the availability, integrity, authentication and confidentiality of information and information systems. Students will study such topics as malware analysis, database security, Linux system administration and secure software development. The cybersecurity major prepares students for careers as information systems security professionals, senior system managers and system administrators responsible for information systems and their security.

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Credential: 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee: USD 17,260
Application fee: None listed
Deposit required: Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees: Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes: May 2027, May 2028, May 2029
Application deadline: Confirm with Eagle Link
Application status: Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability: Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Pensacola

Pensacola, Florida, United States

11000 University Parkway

Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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About the Institution

Based in Pensacola with additional locations in the region, UWF has awarded more than 100,000 degrees from over 70 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs. The small class sizes ensure personalized, focused attention from some of the nation’s most engaging professors. As the home of the Argonauts, UWF builds champions for life through an intercollegiate athletics program, leading the Gulf South Conference in all-time championships and all-sports trophies. A driver of economic impact in Northwest Florida and beyond, UWF generates approximately $1 billion in total annual sales across the F...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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