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CMA in Northern Virginia

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Unlock your path to career success with Virginia Tech's Cybersecurity Management and Analytics (CMA) program in Northern Virginia. Tailored for associate's degree holders, this program offers you a seamless transition to a bachelor's degree, all without having to leave the greater Washington, D.C., area. It is offered via flexible delivery, with classes being a mix of hybrid and online classes. (Hybrid classes will be at least 50% in person, with the in-person portion taking place at Virginia Tech’s Academic Building One in Alexandria, Virginia.) Take the next step to learn and grow.

Stats for Cybersecurity Graduates

87%
Placement Rate

$80,000

Median Starting Salary

$8,000
Median Signing Bonus

Student 1

"CMA gives you a different insight on cybersecurity. I like it because of the intensity of the analytics portion. Eventually, I would like to hold an analytics position, like forensic accounting."
Abdul Basit Tusher

Student 2

"In the beginning, I was questioning how they were going to make classes available for a few of us in this area when the majority of people are in Blacksburg. But I see that they care for us, and they make sure that when we are enrolled, we’re being taken care of."
Sorina Aqunide Calero

Student 1

"The CMA program in Northern Virginia is a unique opportunity to be a Hokie while staying close to the nation's capital and its thriving tech and defense industries. I am most excited about the program’s balance between technical depth and leadership development. I like that my courses build direct, hands-on cybersecurity skills alongside management courses that offer a bigger-picture perspective on leading organizations through complex challenges."
James Barogh

Student 2

"The CMA program in Northern Virginia bridges my hands-on technical experience with the business and management skills needed to lead cybersecurity initiatives. The program's focus on digital forensics, penetration testing, and cyberlaw complements my background in securing mission-critical systems, while courses in business analytics and project management are helping me approach cybersecurity from an enterprise perspective."
Delano Brown

Student 2

"The most exciting thing about the CMA program in Northern Virginia is the faculty and their real-world expertise. Learning from my professors has been especially impactful on me throughout my academic journey. Their teaching goes beyond textbooks, enhancing coursework with real-world experience, subject-matter expertise, and insights drawn directly from their professional careers."
Carlos Muñoz III