Cedarville Magazine, Spring 2024

CYBERSECURITY PROGRAM CONTINUES TO EXCEL Cedarville University’s commitment to providing a premier education in cybersecurity that is anchored in biblical principles has been recognized with top honors in Cybersecurity Guide’s 2024 rankings. The program secured the No. 1 ranking for Best Overall Cybersecurity Program, while also being ranked No. 3 for Most Affordable nationwide. In the past half-decade, Cedarville's computer science and cyber operations programs have experienced remarkable growth, attracting students from diverse regions across the nation seeking excellence in cybersecurity education. The latest accolade from Cybersecurity Guide, which recognizes Cedarville’s cyber operations program specifically, further underscores Cedarville's standing as a national leader in cybersecurity education. “We are thrilled to receive this honor, and the timing is special because this May we will graduate our first class of cyber operations majors,” Seth Hamman, Director of the Center for the Advancement of Cybersecurity at Cedarville, said. “Cybersecurity Guide’s number one ranking is an affirmation and an accolade that will accompany our grads into the workforce.” To evaluate the cybersecurity programs, Cybersecurity Guide scrutinized over 100 schools based on graduation rates, retention rates, admission rates, tuition costs, and Center for Academic Excellence (CAE) in Cybersecurity designations. Cedarville University's recognition includes a cyber defense (CAE-CD) and cyber operations (CAE-CO) designation, a commendable 73.9% graduation rate, and an 85.1% retention rate. The program, comprising 128 credits, is also affordably priced. The Cybersecurity Guide's rankings affirm Cedarville University's dedication to delivering an outstanding education, propelling the cybersecurity program to new heights. 2024 #1 BEST OVERALL CYBERSECURITY PROGRAM CAMPUS NEWS 42

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