Bachelor of applied technology IT cybersecurity professionals

Bachelor of Applied Technology IT - Cybersecurity

Start your journey towards a Bachelor of Applied Technology in IT today, lockdown a career in cybersecurity tomorrow.

Fact Attack

Cybersecurity has many jobs, like ethical hacking, solving crimes, managing risks, and policy setting. With many options, you can find a job that matches what you like and are good at.

35%
projected employment growth through 2031.
>3 million
unfilled cybersecurity jobs globally.
$10.5 trillion
is how much cybercrime is projected to cost the world annually by 2025.

Program At A Glance

Program Overview

With a Bachelor of Applied Technology degree, you'll learn how to keep computer networks safe. You'll also learn about secret codes (cryptography) and ethical hacking. Plus, you'll explore what's legal and right in the tech world. This degree follows our two-year associate degree and certificates in IT and cybersecurity.

Earning Potential

  • Information security analysts: $110,512
  • Computer network support specialists: $64,551

For more salary information, check out Texas Wages.

Locations

South Campus

 

center for cybersecurity

Find all the information security resources you'll need to reduce cyber threats with our Center for Cybersecurity. 

Center for Cybersecurity

center for cybersecurity

5 Reasons To Pursue a BAT in Cybersecurity at San Jac

In today's world, there's endless options students can take when it comes to pursuing their education. So why choose a Bachelor of Applied Technology in Cybersecurity? See 5 reasons to pursue a BAT in Cybersecurity at San Jac.

Amazing career opportunities

Cybersecurity experts are in high demand and often earn high salaries because of the importance of their work. Some roles in the field include:

  • Cybersecurity Analyst
  • Network Security Engineer
  • Risk and Compliance Analyst
  • Cybersecurity Consultant
  • Digital Forensics Analyst

High demand

As cyber-attacks happen more often, there is a bigger need for people to protect important data and systems. You can get a Bachelor of Applied Technology in Cybersecurity at San Jac if you are:

  • A student or graduate with an Associate degree in Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Desktop Support, or Networking.
  • An IT worker wanting to move up in your career.
  • A high school graduate interested in technology and computers.

Constantly changing field

The cybersecurity field is always changing, offering chances to keep learning and growth.

Contribution to global security

Studying cybersecurity helps students protect global safety and stop cyber threats.

Diverse career paths

A cybersecurity degree can open up jobs in the government, private sector, and non-profit groups.

A World Class Program

San Jacinto College's Bachelor of Technology (BAT) program is designed to prepare students for real-world opportunities and jobs. Hear from a recent BAT graduate and current San Jac employee about the program's impact on him.
Travis Dodson-Perez, BAT student and San Jac employee
I have learned more in this semester than I anticipated learning in a year's time.... The students who graduate from this program will go on to be world-class IT professionals.”
Travis Dodson-Perez
BAT student and San Jac employee
Travis never expected to turn his interest in technology into a career while working as a student technology assistant for IT. He says, "After changing majors and slowly earning my associate degree, I was able to accept a full-time position with the South Campus ITS team in late 2019. As soon as I heard rumors of the BAT program being developed, I had my heart set on signing up to earn my bachelor's degree at San Jac. The College is such an incredible place to work and attend classes, and I have fully bought into the mission in my time here. No other bachelor's degree would make me as proud to earn."

Get in Touch

Reach out to us for more information about the program!
Kevin Morris
Dean, Business and Technology
Phone
(281) 922-3479
Rizwan Virani
Sr Dir, CyberSecurity Programs
Phone
(281) 922-3424