STEM Articles & Stories

Irina and David Roach completed their Master of Science in Cybersecurity at SNHU side by side. Studying online while raising two kids and working full time, they motivated each other to succeed and credit their advisor for helping them reach the finish line together.

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.