Bachelor of applied technology IT cybersecurity professionals

Bachelor of Applied Technology IT - Cybersecurity

Start your journey towards a Bachelor of Applied Technology in Cybersecurity today, lockdown a career in cybersecurity tomorrow.

Why study Cybersecurity?

With a Bachelor of Applied Technology degree, you'll learn how to keep computer networks safe. You'll also learn about secret codes (cryptography) and ethical hacking. Plus, you'll explore what's legal and right in the tech world. This degree follows our two-year associate degree and certificates in IT and cybersecurity.
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Amazing career opportunities

As cyber threats continue to grow, organizations need skilled workers who can help protect networks, systems, and data. Cybersecurity offers strong job opportunities and long-term career growth.

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Gain Real-World Experience

Learn by doing in San Jac's student-embedded Security Operations Center (SOC). You'll work with industry tools, analyze security data, and practice responding to cyber threats in a real-world environment.

Cybersecurity Professional

Build Advanced Cybersecurity Skills

Strengthen your knowledge of network security, ethical hacking, cryptography, risk management, and security operations. This bachelor's degree helps you build the technical and problem-solving skills employers look for in cybersecurity professionals.

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Flexible Learning for Working Professionals

Our Bachelor of Applied Technology in Cybersecurity is offered both in-person and 100% online. Our program is designed to help you continue your education and advance your career on your schedule.

Careers

Information Security Analyst (Entry
 $77,468
Information Security Analyst (Median)
 $126,917
Information Security Analyst (Experienced)
 $151,641

 Opportunities

Cybersecurity experts are in high demand and often earn high salaries because of the importance of their work. Some roles in the field include:

  • Cybersecurity Analyst
  • Network Security Engineer
  • Risk and Compliance Analyst
  • Cybersecurity Consultant
  • Digital Forensics Analyst
Salary Source: Texas Wages

Fact Attack

Cybersecurity has many jobs, like ethical hacking, solving crimes, managing risks, and policy setting. 

35%
projected employment growth through 2031.
>3 million
unfilled cybersecurity jobs globally.
$10.5 trillion
is how much cybercrime is projected to cost the world annually by 2025.

Your Questions Answered

Big decision, simple answers. Let’s clear it up.

The Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) in Cybersecurity is a bachelor's degree that builds on your technical education and experience.

You'll strengthen your skills in cybersecurity, network security, risk management, and threat detection while preparing for higher-level roles in the field.

This degree is designed for students who have completed an associate degree in cybersecurity, cloud computing, networking, desktop support, or a related field.

It's also a good fit for IT professionals who want to build advanced skills and prepare for higher-level roles in cybersecurity.

You'll learn how to protect networks, systems, and data from cyber threats.

Topics include:

  • network security
  • ethical hacking
  • digital forensics
  • cybersecurity operations
  • risk management
  • information security

Cybersecurity professionals use these skills to help protect businesses and individuals, keep data secure, and reduce the risk of cyberattacks.

You'll gain hands-on experience through San Jac's student-embedded Security Operations Center (SOC). This real-world learning environment allows you to work with cybersecurity tools, analyze security events, and build practical skills employers value.

Cybersecurity professionals work in many industries, including healthcare, finance, government, manufacturing, and technology.

Career opportunities may include:

  • cybersecurity analyst
  • information security specialist
  • security operations center analyst
  • network security administrator
  • cybersecurity manager.

Yes. Flexible course options make it easier to balance work, school, and other responsibilities while earning your bachelor's degree.

San Jacinto College offers a flat tuition plan. That means there are no extra fees so it's easy to figure out the cost each semester. Texas residents who live within the college district pay one of the lowest tuition rates in the region.

Financial aid, grants, scholarships, and payment plans may also be available to help lower your costs.

For the most current tuition rates, see a program advisor or visit the tuition webpage.

Learn more about scholarships.

Center for Cybersecurity

center for cybersecurity

Find all the information security resources you'll need to reduce cyber threats with our Center for Cybersecurity. 

A World Class Program

San Jacinto College's Bachelor of Technology (BAT) program is designed to prepare students for real-world opportunities and jobs. Hear from a recent BAT graduate and current San Jac employee about the program's impact on him.
Travis Dodson-Perez, BAT student and San Jac employee
I have learned more in this semester than I anticipated learning in a year's time.... The students who graduate from this program will go on to be world-class IT professionals.”
Travis Dodson-Perez
BAT student and San Jac employee

Travis turned a student job into a career with San Jac's Information Technology Services team. "After changing majors and slowly earning my associate degree, I was able to accept a full-time position with the South Campus ITS team in late 2019."

When he learned San Jac was developing the BAT program, he knew it was the right fit. "I had my heart set on earning my bachelor's degree at San Jac. The College is such an incredible place to work and attend classes. No other bachelor's degree would make me as proud to earn."

Get in Touch

Reach out to us for more information about the program!
Kevin Morris
Dean, Business and Technology
Phone
(281) 922-3479
Location
South
Rizwan Virani
Sr Dir, CyberSecurity Programs
Phone
(281) 922-3424
Location
South
Jasmine Garza
Success Coach, Cybersecurity
Phone
(281) 998-6150x1257
Location
South