Champlain College

How this program compares

Budget-wise, $17.9K puts this master's program at the 18th percentile on cost — roughly 58% below the $42.9K average across 394 comparable listings. It is one of the 54% of programs in our database offered fully or partly online.

Admission Snapshot

Typical admitted student: A bachelor's degree in a related field such as computer science, IT, or cybersecurity with a minimum GPA of 2.75–3.0 is required, along with prerequisite knowledge in programming (e.g., Python), networking fundamentals, and statistics or data analytics. GRE is typically optional, and bridge courses may be available for non-technical backgrounds.

About This Program

This advanced program focuses on data-driven strategies to evaluate and predict cybersecurity threats through a combination of analytical and technical skills. Coursework concentrates on Machine Learning and AI Ethics/Policy. Most students complete it in about 1 year.

Analyze cyber threats using advanced data analytics and intelligence tools.

Budget planners should note $17.9K estimated total tuition (18th percentile among AI master's programs, below the $42.9K average). That makes it one of the more affordable options for students weighing return on investment.

It is one of 3 AI-related programs we track in Vermont, of which about 100% offer an online option. On price, it comes in cheaper than about 67% of the Vermont programs in our data, where typical tuition runs near $22.1K.

Graduates frequently move into roles such as Cybersecurity Analyst, with reported salaries around $105,000.

Career Outcomes

Champlain College positions this master track for Cybersecurity Analyst careers — typical offers cluster around $105,000. Its focus on Machine Learning and AI Ethics/Policy maps directly to how employers in cybersecurity ai screen for specialized skills rather than generic degrees. Federal projections for this occupational area point to roughly 32% growth this decade — verify the current figure on the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook before you rely on it.

• 1. Cybersecurity Analyst
• 2. Threat Intelligence Analyst
• 3. Security Operations Specialist
• 4. Cyber Risk Analyst

What You'll Learn

• Analyze cyber threats using advanced data analytics and intelligence tools.
• Apply machine learning models to detect and predict security incidents.
• Develop risk assessment and compliance strategies for organizational cybersecurity.
• Visualize and communicate security data to support decision-making.

Curriculum Highlights

The curriculum includes courses in data-driven strategy, database design, natural language processing, data mining, and ethical data visualization for cybersecurity.

Top Employers

Top employers include Microsoft, Cisco, IBM, and government agencies like NSA and FBI.

Admissions

Admission to Champlain College's MS in Cybersecurity Analytics generally expects a bachelor's degree. The GRE is optional here — a growing norm among AI programs — so applicants can often lead with coursework, projects and recommendations instead. Deadlines, testing policies and funding change year to year, so confirm the current requirements on the official program page before applying.

Application Materials

• Statement of Purpose: Required
• Letters of Recommendation: 2–3
• Resume: Required
• Transcripts: Official transcripts required

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