Purdue ranked one of best cybersecurity master’s programs | Campus

Cybersecurity Guide announced its rankings of 2024’s best online cybersecurity master’s programs and Purdue was in the top 25 being ranked 19.

The masters in Information and Cybersecurity is designed to help professions with previous programming experience, according to a Purdue website.

The program differs from other thesis-based programs because students can join it even if they don’t have a bachelor’s degree in computer science, the website said.

Some of the areas the program focuses on include cryptography, software security and network security.

According to a news release from Cybersecurity Guide, programs were ranked based on overall accessibility and academic rigor.

The list was compiled to “(respond) to the exploding demand for cybersecurity professionals and the need for accessible education,” the news release said.