STEM Articles & Stories

After working data entry jobs in healthcare and substitute teaching, Gina Cramer ’20 pivoted her career entirely. Drawn to the technology field, she decided to return to school in her late 30s and earn a second bachelor's degree — this one in cybersecurity.

Kayla Stoll is an online student currently earning a bachelor's in environmental science at Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU). Earlier this year, she gave a TEDx talk on environmental education, and she’s since continued advocating for the environment while earning her degree.

You may not need a master’s degree to start your cybersecurity career, but for some, earning one could make all the difference. If you’re a career-changer, skills-expander or ambition-chaser, a master’s in cybersecurity could be a worthwhile endeavor.

The job possibilities with a master’s in cybersecurity are wide-ranging — but the path you take is tied directly to the level of experience you’re able to pair with it. So, what can you do with a master's in cybersecurity? Here are 5 roles to consider at different levels.