MS in Information Security in USA

Study Information Security in the USA

Information Security (also known as Cybersecurity) is one of the most in-demand technology fields globally, with the US Bureau of Labor Statistics projecting 33% job growth over the next decade. Top MS in Information Security and Cybersecurity programmes are offered at Carnegie Mellon (MSIT-IS — world-ranked #1), MIT, Georgia Tech, University of Southern California, and NYU Tandon.

The field is STEM-designated (STEM OPT: 3 years). Employers include NSA, DHS, Booz Allen Hamilton, Lockheed Martin, Google, Microsoft Security, and all major banks. Entry salaries range from USD $90,000–$150,000; senior roles and CISSP-certified professionals earn significantly more.

Key Facts

• Duration: 1.5–2 years
• Intake: August/September and January
• Tuition: USD $28,000–$58,000/yr
• STEM OPT: 3 years
• Entry salary: USD $90,000–$150,000

Top Universities

• Carnegie Mellon — MSIT-Information Security (#1 globally)
• Georgia Tech — Cybersecurity MS (online & residential)
• NYU Tandon — Cybersecurity MS
• University of Southern California — Cybersecurity MS