Cybersecurity

East Ohio College online offers a Cybersecurity program designed for you to develop cybersecurity and system administration skills that will make you a valuable asset to many private, non-profit, and government entities.

The objective of the Cybersecurity program is to prepare graduates for a variety of entry-level technician/analyst opportunities in information security with an emphasis on cybersecurity offense/defense strategies, network security administration, system hardening and configurations, and reducing exposures to cyber risks. Students, through theory, research, and hands-on activities, will develop skills to ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard network infrastructures, digital files and personal identifiable information (PII), and to respond to security attacks and breaches.

Subject matter the courses cover includes cyber incident response, security architecture and tool sets, threat management, vulnerability management and virtual infrastructures. As part of skill development, cybersecurity students are required to participate in an externship toward the conclusion of their program, in a real work environment.

Stay home and go to college while balancing family, work, and school. East Ohio College focuses on the student first to ensure your academic experience helps you achieve your goals. This is achieved through the following services and online campus features:

• Small School Atmosphere
• Convenience
• 24/7 Tech Support
• Mobile Access to Classes
• Interactive Labs
• Externships
• Career Services
• Institutional Grants (for those who qualify)
• Financial Aid (for those who qualify)

Certification exams. The defining characteristic of the East Ohio College Online Cybersecurity program is the number of marketable, relevant certification exams you will have the opportunity to sit for: Network+, Security+ and Cybersecurity Analyst+ (CySA+), required and included in tuition/fees.

In addition to the General Admissions Requirements, admission to the Cybersecurity program requires a computer that meets the technical requirements: Windows 11 Pro (Apple products such as MacBook are not permitted), with 32GB RAM, a 512GB SSD and a dual monitor configuration recommended. Submission and completion of the minimum admission requirements does NOT guarantee admittance to the program.

East Ohio College measures its non-Nursing coursework in standard quarters of 10 to 12 weeks; a new quarter begins approximately every six weeks. While individual courses are normally scheduled during the day Monday through Thursday for students in day programs, some courses may be scheduled in the evenings Monday through Thursday or any time on Friday or Saturday. Externships may be scheduled on any day and any shift as required by the learning site.

Most activities in the online courses are asynchronous so that students can log in and participate whenever their schedule allows within the time frame set by the instructor. The institution provides orientation before the first day of class to acclimate students to the distance education methodology and technology.

Start dates. Upcoming quarter start dates on the official school calendar are November 9, 2026; January 4, February 15, April 5, May 17, June 28, August 16, September 27 and November 8, 2027.

Tuition (2026-2027 catalog). Tuition is charged per quarter term: full-time (12 or more credits) $3,995.00; ¾ time (9–11) $3,395.00; ½ time (6–8) $2,795.00; less than ½ time (1–5) $1,895.00. An Education Resource Fee of $975.00 applies each term. Students are charged tuition and fees for each term in which they attend class and/or participate in externships.

Fees. All students are assessed a one-time $25 application fee for admittance into the institution; it is waived for Active Duty, Guard, Reserve and Veterans (honorably discharged) and their spouse/domestic partner or dependents.

Cost of Attendance, 2026/2027 award year (one academic year, full-time). Tuition and fees $14,910; supplies & equipment $429; living expenses $9,586 (off-campus not living with parent) or $3,903 (living with parent); miscellaneous/personal $3,641 or $3,004; transportation $1,924 or $1,590; loan fees $64. Total cost of attendance $30,547 (not living with parent) or $23,900 (living with parent).

Financial aid. Financial aid is available to those who qualify. Types of aid the catalog lists include the Federal Pell Grant, the Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant, the West Virginia Higher Education Grant, institutional scholarships and grants, tuition assistance, benefits, Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans, Federal Direct PLUS (Parent) Loans, private loans and institutional loans. Veterans may use the Post-9/11 GI Bill® and Yellow Ribbon Program. Enter the Federal School Code on the FAFSA: East Ohio College 016261.

Payment plans. To reduce student loan debt, the institution allows students to make monthly payments which are applied as a credit against tuition and other fee charges; each student's payment will vary according to his or her situation.

Books and supplies. The institution includes the cost of e-book/textbook use and program-specific supplies in tuition and fees; students may opt out in writing at least 4 business days before the term. Students also have indirect costs (living expenses, supplies, transportation, personal and miscellaneous costs) that are not included in tuition and fees.

Net price calculator. East Ohio College publishes a net price calculator at eastohio.edu.

The program prepares graduates for a variety of entry-level technician/analyst opportunities in information security with an emphasis on cybersecurity offense/defense strategies, network security administration, system hardening and configurations, and reducing exposures to cyber risks. Some career paths may require additional training and/or experience.

Student outcomes. As reported to ABHES for July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, the placement rate for Cybersecurity (Associate Degree) was N/A (no graduates during the reporting year) and the retention rate was 71%.