Cyber Systems Technology, Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

The Cyber Systems Technology degree program has an articulation agreement for transfer of credit and cooperation with Bluegrass Community and Technical College’s Associate in Applied Science Degree in Engineering Technology with Electrical Specialization.

Prerequisites may be required for some course selections.

Students must take at least one computer systems, networking, security, electronics, or telecommunications technology certification or license exam approved by the advisor.

Students must take a Cyber Systems Technology exit examination before graduation. Graduates must have an overall GPA of 2.25 in major requirements.

The Cyber Systems Technology program is accredited by the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE).

Student Performance and Achievement Information

The information below summarizes key student performance and achievement metrics for our ATMAE accredited programs/concentrations, covering academic, financial, and career outcomes.

Academic Performance Metrics

This table summarizes the graduation rates and retention rates for students graduating into various scopes (Any Program, In Program, and In Program & Concentration), along with the mean GPA and average years to completion for each program concentration based on data from the Fall 2015 cohort to the present.

Tuition, Scholarships, and Career Information

Tuition Expenses: 

For the 2026-27 academic year, the flat rate for full-time (12-15 credit hours) on-campus undergraduate students is $5,325.00 per semester for Kentucky residents and $6,120.00 per semester for non-residents. This non-resident rate is part of EKU’s continued effort to offer highly competitive tuition. Additionally, the EKU BookSmart program will transition in the 2026-27 academic year to provide required textbooks at a flat, discounted rate of $26 per credit hour (approximately $780 annually). This provides a significant discount from the national average of $1,250 annually for textbooks. For more details, visit the EKU Tuition and Aid page.

Availability of Awards/Scholarships: 

Reflecting a strong commitment to access, EKU has implemented a new scholarship model for Fall 2026, guaranteeing financial support ranging from $1,000 to $9,000 for every in-state, on-campus, full-time freshman, a commitment referenced by the President's Office as "100% Scholarship for Every Incoming Freshman". These Eastern Experience Scholarships (e.g., Regent's, President's, Promise Awards) are merit-based and automatically applied. Furthermore, EKU budgeted over $130 million for Scholarships and Fellowships for the FY 2026-27 period, and nearly 60% of undergraduates completed a credential in the 2023-24 academic year without accruing student loan debt. Most awards are not limited to specific programs; however, several Foundation Scholarships are specifically designated for students in the Department of Engineering & Technology, including the William E. Sexten scholarship, Professor Ed Swinford scholarship, Ralph Whalin scholarship, Paul A. Laslo Family scholarship, and Robert & Dewey Locker scholarship. Further information on all awards, including these department-specific opportunities, can be found on the EKU Scholarship Opportunities page.

Career Placement Rates: 

Institutional data shows that six months after graduation, EKU graduates earn an average salary of $50,000, with 93% reporting satisfaction with their career choice, 77% employed full-time, and 59% employed within their field of study. [EKU Career Outcomes]

Companies that actively recruit from these programs and hire our graduates and interns include: Lockheed Martin, Toyota, Valvoline, Lexmark, Hyster-Yale, Link-Belt, Astemo, Bechtel, Hendrickson, Nucor, and Slate.

For comprehensive career readiness support, including resume reviews, mock interviews, and access to job/internship fairs, visit the Office of Advising & Career Services.

Program Requirements

CIP Code: 15.1299

Major

E

Course may also satisfies an Essential Education element. Please review the list of Essential Education Courses. If the course is included in Essential Education, Hours are included within the 30 hr. Essential Education requirement above. If the course is not in the list, you will need to take additional courses to satisfy Essential Education.

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Up to five semester hours of Upper Division courses, including Cooperative Education, may be needed for meeting the 42 hour requirement. 

Network Security & Electronics Concentration

Tech Systems Concentration

Key:

E

Course satisfies an Essential Education element.

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Course must be taken in semester indicated.

Upper division courses: All students are required to have a minimum of 39 hrs. upper division (300-level or above) courses distributed throughout Major/Supporting/Essential Ed/Free Electives categories.

Cyber Systems Technology B.S. - Network Security & Electronics Concentration

Cyber Systems Technology B.S. - Tech Systems Concentration