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NEWBERRY — Newberry College is working to meet ever-growing demand for technological professionals with two innovative new majors: cybersecurity and information technology. The programs are set to launch this fall.

The majors are hybrid programs, with core education courses offered on-campus and major curriculum available online from experts in the fields. The programs build on top of a strong liberal arts foundation in Newberry’s living-learning community, while providing real-world, hands-on experience. Graduates will enter their careers equipped with not only technical skills, but critical thinking and problem-solving abilities for an evolving world.

“Since computer science was introduced back into the Newberry College curriculum in 2020, it has quickly become one of our more popular majors,” said Dr. Bret Clark, dean of sciences, mathematics & pre-professional studies. “In speaking with prospective students, it became clear that students are also looking for more specialized degrees within the field. Our decision to add cybersecurity and information technology provides more options for our students and strengthens our offerings within the fast-growing world of technology."

Computer science studies the transfer of information, intersecting with math and engineering and having applications in programming and software development, among others. Information technology is less heavy on math and more related to problem-solving for organizations’ computer-related activities. Cybersecurity focuses on protecting systems, networks and programs from digital attacks.

Career opportunities in computer-related fields are expected to continue to grow quickly, with an average 377,500 openings projected each year by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. For careers that require bachelor's degrees, including computer network architects, programmers, support specialists, systems analysts and software developers, median salaries range from $60,810 to $130,160. The median salary for these fields is $104,420.

Click here to apply, or call 803.321.5127 or email admission@newberry.edu to learn more.