Cybersecurity Programs
Electrical & Computer Engineering at the University of Delaware
THE HOME OF VISIONARIES
At UD, we know engineering. As one of the top engineering schools in the country, we prepare you to tackle some of the greatest problems our country and planet face—from day one. Join us to make a difference.
Our cybersecurity educational programs include a bachelor of science, a minor, master’s, doctorate and graduate certificate programs to prepare our students at all career stages with the fundamentals, experience and innovative mindset to lead us to a better future. Our degree programs closely integrate theory, design and practice, with the supporting infrastructure of our iSuite student community space, world-class research facilities, award-winning faculty and core facilities such as the Nanofabrication Facility and MakerGym.
Cybersecurity Programs
Undergraduate Programs
DHS & NSA Center of Excellence in Cyber Defense Education
The National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security have designated the University of Delaware a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE).
The goal of the program is to reduce vulnerability in the national information infrastructure by promoting higher education and research in cyber defense and producing professionals with cyber defense expertise for the nation. Current NCAE Institutions
Pair Your Passions
Today’s biggest issues call for crossing boundaries. And that’s exactly what you’ll do at the University of Delaware.
Think of UD’s campus—The Green, the gym, the student centers, residence and dining halls—as a blank page on which to write your college story exactly as you wish. You’ll find plenty of ways to further your talents or try out new interests. New friends will enter your story, and you will find that Blue Hens are friends for life.
On campus, a range of creativity and interests are waiting to be explored everywhere you turn. Sometimes the surprises are big. Sometimes small. UD is the place to experience those moments that will forever define you.
GRADUATING TO GREATNESS
Whether through internships, connections through the Career Center, faculty and alumni, or by the dedication and perseverance learned at UD, our students succeed. Upon graduation, you’ll take your first step off campus with the confidence that your degree is backed up with a tradition of excellence more than 275 years in the making.
THE PROOF IS IN OUR GRADUATES
UD’s job and career placement rates have historically been well above the national average, according to data from the National Association of Colleges and Employers. Visit Career Outcomes
Total employment for computer and information systems managers is projected to grow 10% from 2019 to 2029, which is much faster than the average for all other occupations.1
Employment growth in cybersecurity careers is driven by the need to bolster cybersecurity used by businesses. Industries will also need to implement more robust security policies as cyber threats increase.1
THE POWER OF PLACE
THE STATE OF DELAWARE MAY BE SMALL, BUT THE POSSIBILITIES HERE ARE VAST.
Delaware’s size and diversity offer our students opportunity and connectedness you won’t find anywhere else. That’s because UD and the state power each other. Our united strength through collaboration in manufacturing, research, technology, finance, agriculture and the arts, paired with the state’s high quality of life, make UD an exciting place to live and learn.
What’s more, Delaware’s prime location on the East Coast and connected Blue Hen alumni network open limitless options for internships and employment.
