Program Overview
The Cyber Forensics and Security bachelor of science degree at Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia gives you the skills to investigate cybercrime, protect digital infrastructure and respond to security threats in the real world.
Our faculty bring hands-on professional experience into the classroom, emphasizing critical thinking, problem solving and communication alongside technical training. You will work with many of the same tools, techniques and procedures used by practitioners in the field today.
The program sits at the intersection of criminal justice, information technology and forensic science. Coursework covers digital evidence recovery, network security, cybercrime investigation and information assurance, giving graduates a well-rounded foundation for careers in both the public and private sectors.
Digital forensics involves recovering and analyzing data from computers, mobile devices and other digital storage media for use in investigations and legal proceedings. Information assurance focuses on protecting data during processing, storage and transmission. Together, these disciplines prepare you to meet growing demand from employers in law enforcement, federal agencies, corporate security and beyond.
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Program Highlights
Marshall University offers the only Cyber Forensics and Security bachelor’s degree program in West Virginia. All core courses include hands-on lab experiences where you develop practical skills in digital forensics, data recovery and cybersecurity. You will work with industry-standard tools including Forensic Toolkit (FTK), Kali Linux, Cellebrite, Wireshark, Metasploit, Network Miner and more.
Cybersecurity is one of the fastest-growing career fields in the country. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment of information security analysts to grow 29 percent from 2024 to 2034, much faster than the average for all occupations. The median annual wage for information security analysts was $124,910 as of May 2024. With demand outpacing supply across nearly every industry, graduates with hands-on training and a strong technical foundation are well positioned to enter the workforce with competitive offers.
Students take classes in the Weisberg Family Applied Engineering Complex, a 155,000-square-foot facility featuring advanced laboratory spaces equipped with the same tools and technologies used by professionals across the country. The hands-on lab environment is central to the program and sets Marshall graduates apart when entering the workforce.
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Career Opportunities
Cyber Forensics and Security graduates pursue careers across a wide range of employers including federal agencies, law enforcement, financial institutions, healthcare organizations and private sector companies. The median annual wage for information security analysts was $124,910 in May 2024, with the highest earners exceeding $186,000 annually.
- Digital Forensics Examiner
- Information Security Specialist
- Incident Responder
- Security Operations Analyst
- Police Officer
- Federal Agent
- Penetration Tester
The Value of a Marshall Education
What is Earnings Ratio? For every $1 you spend on your Marshall degree, $1.47 comes back to you in future earnings.