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$135K/yr
Average Salary
4 years
Years of Education
+29%
Job Growth
Many
Total Jobs
Cybersecurity Engineers build and maintain secure systems, develop security protocols, conduct penetration testing, and respond to cyber threats. They protect organizations from data breaches, ransomware, and other cyber attacks.
$84K
Starting
$135K
Average
$186K
Senior
High School Diploma or GED
Foundation requirement for all pathways
Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity
Typically 4 years
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Entry-level positions and internships
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Field
Technology & Computer Science
Required Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Time in School
4 years
Job Demand
10-Year Job Growth
+29%
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Pay range
$84K–$186K
10th–90th percentile
Job growth
+29%
projected 2024–2034
Number of jobs
—
unavailable
Much faster than average
Strong demand growth expected
Typical duties
Read the full duties, work environment, and education requirements on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Open BLS page →
Same SOC as Cybersecurity Analyst (id 10) and Pentester (id 148): 15-1212. **29% growth — fastest-growing computer occupation**.