Interdepartmental Program
Yes
Iowa State University and the Center for Cybersecurity Innovation & Outreach offer several options for those interested in advancing their cybersecurity education. The graduate degrees we offer are designed to cater to those with several levels of IT or computing experience.
Created in 2000 as a multidisciplinary center, the Center for Cybersecurity Innovation & Outreach (CyIO) strives to become a nationally recognized authority in cybersecurity research, teaching and outreach. The Center represents several departments across campus—including Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Political Science, Management Information Systems and Computer Science—to respond to the needs of students and the priorities of funding agencies.
As the attention toward cybersecurity increase, CyIO is prepared to act on the available opportunities and enhance awareness of cybersecurity issues facing our home and the world.
The Center obtained designation of National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (CAE-C) Education by the National Security Agency four times since 1999.
Degrees Offered:
- Master of Engineering (M.Engr.)
- Master of Science (M.S.)
- Online Master of Engineering (M.Engr.)
- Online Master of Science (M.S.)
- Certificate
Certificate Information
How long does it take to earn a degree?
- Median time to earn the master’s: 1.9 years (Methods)
Learning Goals
- Impart and enhance knowledge about information infrastructure security;
- Expand and develop ability to engineer complex systems;
- Instill and nurture social awareness, and the ability to function in a team;
- Instill and nurture a sense of ethics;
- Develop an understanding of strategic and policy issues.
515-294-9162
Cyber Security Graduate Coordinator
cyber@iastate.edu
Program Homepage
Application Requirements
Application Deadlines:
For applicants who require a visa to study on-campus: May 1 for fall admission, September 1 for spring admission. For U.S. applicants or distance-program applicants: July 15 for fall admission; December 1 for spring admission.
Application Details:
This program is open to domestic and international students.
Application Instructions
Admission Requirements
Graduate College Requirements:
- 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
- Academic Records/Transcripts
- Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.)
- Proof of English Proficiency.
Program Specific Requirements:
International Requirements:
- Financial Statement: Application
- English Proficiency Minimum:
| TOEFL Paper (PBT) |
550 |
| TOEFL Internet (iBT) |
79 |
| IELTS |
6.5 |
| PTE |
53 |
| Duolingo (approved through spring 2026) |
115 |
Does this Program Offer a Distance Option?
Yes
Online Degree Information
Program offers a Coursework Only?
Yes
Program Director
dougj@iastate.edu
Program Staff
vlthorl@iastate.edu
tanolte@iastate.edu
staceyr@iastate.edu
