Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare

STEM • Military Technologies And Applied Sciences

What is it about?

A program that focuses on the technological and operation aspects of information warfare, including cyber attack and cyber defense. Includes instruction in computer and network security, cryptography, computer forensics, systems security engineering, software applications, threat and vulnerability assessment, wireless networks and satellite communications, tactical and strategic planning, legal and ethical issues, and cyber warfare systems development and acquisition.

Numbers at a glance

419th
Popular nationwide
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Search Rank on O's List
6
Colleges offer it
123
Graduates (2018-19)
Men
100
Women
23

Trends

Graduates
Popularity Rank

Colleges

Number of Colleges by Type
Median Graduating Class by College Type
Number of Colleges by Size
Top 10 Public by Number of Graduates
United States Naval Academy49
United States Air Force Academy19
Northern Michigan University2
Average public university graduating class: 23 students.
Top 10 Private by Number of Graduates
Maryville University of Saint Louis41
Fontbonne University10
Excelsior College2
Average private university graduating class: 18 students.

O's Insights on Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare

  • Major has been increasing in popularity over the last 5 years after being stable prior to that.
  • Relatively newly introduced major
  • 57% of graduates come from public universities.