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CY B ERSECU R I T Y & COM P UTER I N FORMAT I O N TECH NO L O G Y

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DEGREES & PROGRAMS

Open the door to a wide variety of technical careers. With the increasing reliance on technology in today’s world, cybersecurity and computer information technology professionals are in high demand. A degree in this field can provide you with the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue a of high-paying, in-demand career.

BACHELOR’S DEGREE

AA/AS PATHWAYS

Cybersecurity & Information Technology (BAS)  

This four-year Bachelor of Applied Science degree will provide you with a solid cybersecurity background in information technology (IT) tasks. Learn best practices to implement administer and secure technologies that are used to process, transmit and store data. Gain experience securing network communications, configuring virtualization, managing cloud-based resources and performing other common security-related tasks while implementing IT.

CAREERS

$101K AVERAGE SALARY

Systems Administrator Network Security Analyst

Data Security Administrator Security Administrator

Intelligent Machine Learning (BAS) 

This four-year Bachelor of Applied Science will provide you with a solid foundation in the application of artificial intelligence to business and beyond. Learn about the advanced use and development of A.I. and gain experience in industry with applying practical knowledge to real-world problems.

CAREERS

AI Technician

$114.9K AVERAGE SALARY

AI Engineer

BSC offers AA and AS pathways and has articulation agreements for students interested in transferring to other institutions including Computer Science and Data Science.

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AAS) 

Enter the workforce in a variety of fields using artificial intelligence, including information technology, automotive, healthcare, agriculture and business, industrial, and manufacturing with the two-year Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning degree. In partnership with Intel, you will focus on building machine learning models that can be used for predicting, making decisions and enhancing human capabilities.

CAREERS

AI Engineer Data Scientist

Gain highly marketable technical skills and the knowledge to expertly handle ever-changing technology in business and industry. Learn to install operating systems, configure networks, manage servers and perform other typical system administration tasks while maintaining fundamental security practices.

CAREERS

 Limited Enrollment

 On Campus

 Online

Machine Learning Engineer Data Mining and Analysis

Cybersecurity & Computer Networks (AAS) 

Computer Technician Computer Operator

*Earning estimates were provided by Lightcast in the summer of 2025.

$97.9K AVERAGE SALARY

$89K AVERAGE SALARY

Computer Support Specialist Systems Security

Bismarck State College cannot guarantee the ability to earn any professional license in any field, in any state or territory. The list of states/territories where you may seek employment after completing the program is found at bismarckstate.edu/about/Student-Disclosure-Information

Computer Science (Transfer) 

With BSC’s Computer Science program you will gain the skills needed to analyze a problem and design and implement a solution to meet the ever-changing demands of industry. In this program, you will study computer program design, practice a variety of high-level programming languages and learn technology troubleshooting.

CAREERS

Web Developer Programmer

critical fields for the defense of citizens today. I applaud their continued investment and reinvention of cyber education.

$84.9K AVERAGE SALARY Software Engineer Technical Writer

– Shawn Riley, Co-Founder, Bisblox Consulting

Data Science (Transfer) 

Data scientists find, clean and organize data for companies by analyzing large amounts of complex raw and processed information to find patterns to benefit organizations and drive strategic business decisions. This math-forward program also includes courses in the sciences, statistics, computer science and communications.

CAREERS

Data Scientist Statistician

BSC has been a powerful force in training and educating cybersecurity professionals.

Over the past five years they have emerged as a national leader in one of the most

Security Operations Center

BSC’s Security Operations Center allows students to experience the latest in security event detection tools and techniques. Learning network forensics and hands-on incident response tactics provide security operations skills for the real world.

$90.4K AVERAGE SALARY

Risk Analyst Financial Analyst

Stack certificates to build into a 2- or 4-year degree. bismarckstate.edu/Certificates

CYBERSECURITY CERTIFICATES

Certificates can be stacked to a customized degree in Advanced Digital Technology or Integrated Studies.

• Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Specialist

• IT and Cybersecurity Governance

• Secure Web Programming

• Business End User

• Mobile Application Development

• Security and Hacking

• Computer Networking

• Modern Computing Technologies

• Security Operations

• Digital Forensics and Incident Response

• Offensive and Defensive Security

• Software Analysis

• Foundations in Emerging Technologies

• Secure Programming

• Web Programming Foundations

The Fast Track program at BSC encompasses the non-traditional ways students may have earned college credit, including:

DUAL CREDIT & EARLY ENTRY

Dual Credit students enroll in a college course to receive both college and high school credit. These courses are usually taken at the high school or via interactive video.

Early Entry students enroll in a college course to receive college credit.

These courses are usually taken at the BSC campus or online.

MILITARY

BSC awards credit for Military Training Programs as outlined by the American Council on Education (ACE).

CLEP/AP

With CLEP (College-Level Examination Program), a student can earn college credit for what they already know on any of 34 CLEP examinations.

AP (Advanced Placement) courses are taken in high school. Students can receive college credit if they earn a 3 or higher on the exam.

PRIOR LEARNING

Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) provides an opportunity for adults to earn college credit for knowledge and competencies they’ve gained outside the classroom.

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