Empower your future with a degree in Network Administration & Cybersecurity
Build the skills to design, secure and manage the networks modern organizations depend on. Choose a Bachelor’s in Network Administration or Network Administration & Cybersecurity, and study online or blended.
DEAC AccreditedA hands-on foundation in the networks, systems and defenses that keep organizations connected and secure.
A degree in network administration prepares you to design, deploy and maintain the infrastructure that modern organizations run on, while a focus in cybersecurity adds the skills to defend that infrastructure against today’s threats. Either track builds practical, in-demand expertise for a growing field.
What makes our program unique?
A network administration degree designed around the realities of a working professional’s life.
Broad-range curriculum
Our broad range of courses supports the foundation for many different career paths in networking and cybersecurity.
Personalized attention & support
Academic Advisors, Deans, Faculty, Financial Aid and Career Services see each student as an individual — never a number.
Taught by industry professionals
Courses are facilitated by industry professionals who bring real-world scenarios, problem-solving and networking opportunities to every course.
Choose your degree
Both bachelor’s tracks share the same credit hours, cost and timeline — the difference is where you focus your coursework.
BS in Network Administration
Complete this program in under 4 years.
- FocusNetwork design, administration & infrastructure
- Credits120 credit hours
- LengthUnder 4 years
- DeliveryFull distance, or blended in Salem, VA
- Open toU.S. students and F1 visa students (blended, Salem, VA)
BS in Network Administration & Cybersecurity
Complete this program in under 4 years.
- FocusNetwork defense & cyber threat mitigation
- Credits120 credit hours
- LengthUnder 4 years
- DeliveryFull distance, or blended in Salem, VA
- Open toU.S. students and F1 visa students (blended, Salem, VA)
What our students say
The coursework gives you enough time to delve deeper into the material — it allows you to build real, practical skills alongside the theory. It made me a much more confident, independent problem-solver.
Monica BansalCurrent StudentThat’s a big yes, I will recommend students, especially international students, to UoF because I think it’s a wonderful opportunity to get a bachelor’s degree. There’s a lot of flexibility and they’re very accommodating.
Rayfurd Thompson2024 GraduateEntry requirements
A high school diploma or GED plus qualifying prior coursework is all it takes to get started on either track.
Bachelor’s degree
A high school diploma or GED, plus an official transcript evidencing one of the following:
- An earned associate’s degree, or
- 60 semester (72 quarter) credit hours that didn’t result in an associate’s degree but are transferable, or
- Enrollment in a bachelor’s program with 60+ semester (72+ quarter) credits already completed
International applicants
Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES-, AICE- or AACRAO-trained credential evaluator before admission.
Additional requirements may apply for non-native English speaking students.
Accreditation, aid & transfer credit
Accredited
University of Fairfax is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC), listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency and recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Scholarships & aid
Our Financial Services Team will sit down with you to identify sources of financial assistance — we’re committed to finding solutions for those who qualify. Please note: Federal Financial Aid is not yet available to students of University of Fairfax.
Transfer credits
Semester credits equivalent to our courses in content, credit and level may be transferred in — up to a maximum of 84 semester credits toward either bachelor’s track.
Up to 84 semester credits →Ready to launch your network administration career?
Talk with an admissions advisor about both bachelor’s tracks, your eligibility and how to pay for it.