Khoury Align grads get top jobs
40% of graduates across Align programs are employed by the most competitive tech companies in the country after graduation, and Khoury cybersecurity graduates get jobs right away in their field of expertise.
40% of graduates across Align programs are employed by the most competitive tech companies in the country after graduation, and Khoury cybersecurity graduates get jobs right away in their field of expertise.
#1 ranking—again—for co-ops and internships in 2023 (U.S. News & World Report)
3.5 million job openings in the cybersecurity field are projected through 2025 (Cybercrime Magazine, 2023), and 63% of surveyed enterprises have unfilled cybersecurity jobs (State of Cybersecurity 2022, ISACA).
Thinking about a career in cybersecurity but don’t have a technical background? The Align Master of Science in Cybersecurity at Northeastern University’s Khoury College of Computer Sciences is proven to deliver strong career outcomes. Start your new career in tech in just 2.5–3 years.
Build an interdisciplinary foundation in law, forensics, criminology, social sciences, policy, and management to break down industry silos.
Besides paid co-op placements, you may be eligible for additional financial support such as Federal Student Aid, teaching assistant and tutor positions, and scholarships.
#1 ranking for co-ops and internships in 2023 (U.S. News & World Report)
The global workforce gap for cybersecurity professionals has grown twice as much as the workforce, with a 26.2% year-over-year surge. (ISC)² Cybersecurity Workforce Study, 2022
55% of students identify as women across Align programs (fall 2023)
Join one of the best cybersecurity graduate programs for nonmajors and earn your degree in 2.5–3 years. No matter your background, the Align Master of Science in Cybersecurity at Northeastern University’s Khoury College of Computer Sciences provides you with the necessary computer science foundation to pivot to the burgeoning cybersecurity industry.