Explore Academic Programs - Cybersecurity


Controlling access to data is a high priority in today's business world. The increase of identity theft, computer fraud and loss of company secrets has created a high demand for information security professionals.

Know Your Path? CTC Pathway

Cyberdefense Pathway
[Pathways are structured academic plans designed to guide students through their education. They outline the courses, support services, and skills needed to achieve specific career goals or complete a particular program of study. Pathways help students stay on track, ensuring they take the right courses in the right order and receive the support they need to succeed.]

Degrees and Certificates

This program offers different pathways, and you can choose your final destination.  A certificate in cybersecurity can provide short-term employability while the student continues on with an associate of applied science in Information Security. 

Degrees & Certificates Delivery Mode
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Cyberdefense-Information Assurance (AAS)
60 credit hours, two years full time		  Central Campus Day
 Online
Cyberdefense-Information Assurance (CC) Level II certificate | 31 credit hours  Central Campus Day
  Online
Cyberdefense-Information Assurance (CC) Level I certificate | 22 credit hours  Central Campus Day
 Online
Cybersecurity (CC)
16 credit hours		  Central Campus Day
  Online
IT Network Analyst (CC)
16 credit hours		  Central Campus Day
  Online
Network Administrator (OSA)
12 credit hours | 3 of 4 courses stack		  Central Campus Day
  Online

Transfer Agreements

Central Texas College offers 2 Plus 2 transfer agreements with four-year schools. This allows students to start at CTC and smoothly transfer to a bachelor’s program, with all courses counting toward their degree.

Transferring from Central Texas College to a four-year college or university is a popular path to a bachelor's degree.

Careers, Potential Earnings & Market Growth Rates

Computer and Information Systems Managers

Median wages (2019)     $70.37 hourly,  $146,360 annual
Projected growth (2018-2028)    Much faster than average (11% or higher)
Projected job openings (2018-2028)  38,800

Information Security Analysts

Median Wages (2019)  $47.95 hourly,  $99,730 annually
Projected growth (2018-2028)    Much faster than average (11% or higher)
Projected job openings (2018-2028)     12,800

* Further study (bachelor's degree) required | ** Study beyond bachelor's degree required

Contact the Department

Office: 254-526-1164

For more information about this program visit

 Computer Information Technology & Systems Department

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