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CMA in Northern Virginia

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Tailored for associate's degree holders, Virginia Tech's Cybersecurity Management and Analytics (CMA) program in Northern Virginia offers a seamless transition to a bachelor's degree, all without having to leave the greater Washington, D.C., area. The CMA program is offered via flexible delivery, with classes being a mix of hybrid and online classes. (Hybrid classes are at least 50% in person and 50% online, with the in-person portion taking place at Virginia Tech’s Academic Building One in Alexandria, Virginia.)

The CMA program is pausing recruitment and is not accepting any new student applications for Spring 2027 and beyond.

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 cyber law 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