$ 52,800
Duration
17 Months
Format
Top Ranked Master's backed by the US Government and Industry Leaders
Duration
17 months
Tuition Fees
$52,800
What students learn
Applied Cryptography | Security Test Engineering | Incident Detection & Handling | Artificial Intelligence | Development Security Ops | Cloud Security
Average Salary
$138,962
Where students work
Roles
Network Security Engineer
Digital Forensics
Cybersecurity Architect
Cryptographer
Cybersecurity Consultant
Here’s why Richard Rositas, Sr. Principal Cyber Security Engineer at Cubic Secure Communications chose USD’s MS in Cyber Security Engineering
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University of San Diego faculty bring deep tech expertise to the online programs, guided by an elite advisory boards of Silicon Valley veterans, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders. The curriculum is refreshed annually to align with evolving industry demands.
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Save up to 50% in living & tuition costs i.e. a minimum saving of 35 lakhs (vis-a-vis a full on-campus experience)
Designed for students beyond Computer Science backgrounds
Guided by leaders driving industrial change
Priority Application Decision
Application Fee Waiver
Generous scholarships of up to 100% available for tuition
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Our dedicated career development ecosystem connects students with global employers, mentorship networks, and industry experiences that accelerate real-world success. We support students in developing and achieving career goals that lead to meaningful lives.
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Career exploration trips
Explore careers firsthand through Torero Treks — visits to leading companies across the US, offering insider access to industries, alumni, and real workplace environments.
Alumni Network
Join a powerful community of 50,000+ USD alumni — with 60% in Silicon Valley - offering lifelong connections, mentorship, and exclusive job opportunities.
Career Readiness Program
The Career Readiness Program delivers personalized guidance, résumé & interview prep, job-search tools, and dedicated career support throughout your journey.
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“This program equips students to not just learn skills, but to master them — preparing them to lead and innovate in the evolving world of cybersecurity.”
#46 best city in the word- World Best Rankings
The safest city in the US - Money Geek Rankings
Home to Qualcomm, Cubic, Illumina and General Atomics
Reported to have 2,000 tech companies and 76,000 jobs by 2025
70+ startup incubators and accelerators
1,000+ cyber firms with demand projected to grow 32% by 2033
What makes this Cyber Security Engineering program unique?
The program prepares you for the future of digital defense with hands-on learning in risk management, compliance, and applied cybersecurity. Guided by industry leaders, you gain technical expertise and strategic problem-solving skills with a globally recognized curriculum.
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