A program focusing on the principles and techniques used to identify, search, seize and analyze digital media and to conduct cyber investigations against criminal and terrorist activity. Includes instruction in computer boot processes and drives, jumper setting, file access and reconstruction, hacking, network systems, cryptography, programming, investigative techniques, forensic imagery, web-based investigation methods, cyberterrorism, and applicable laws and administrative procedures.
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These institutions reported at least one first-major completion in this field in the connected reporting years ending 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020. This shows historical award activity, not a complete list of available programs or an assurance that a course is accepting applications.
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Sources: NCES CIP 2020 classification and C2023_A.zip, C2024_A.zip, C2025_A.zip, C2020_A.zip, C2021_A.zip, C2022_A.zip, C2024_A.zip.
Connected Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism award observations
Each row describes one ending year and award level for CIP 43.0403. Institution counts overlap across levels and years. Award counts are historical first-major awards, not unique people, available places, programme quality or a graduation rate.
| Year ending | Award level | Reporting institutions | Positive awards |
|---|
| 2025 | Certificate 1–2 years | 12 | 205 |
| 2025 | Associate degree | 32 | 339 |
| 2025 | Bachelor degree | 44 | 712 |
| 2025 | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 18 | 104 |
| 2025 | Master degree | 36 | 863 |
| 2025 | Doctorate — research | 1 | 2 |
| 2025 | Certificate under 12 weeks | 2 | 4 |
| 2025 | Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year | 21 | 228 |
| 2024 | Certificate 1–2 years | 8 | 194 |
| 2024 | Associate degree | 30 | 379 |
| 2024 | Bachelor degree | 38 | 695 |
| 2024 | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 19 | 113 |
| 2024 | Master degree | 33 | 747 |
| 2024 | Post-master certificate | 1 | 2 |
| 2024 | Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year | 19 | 232 |
| 2023 | Certificate 1–2 years | 7 | 125 |
| 2023 | Associate degree | 30 | 291 |
| 2023 | Bachelor degree | 43 | 588 |
| 2023 | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 17 | 93 |
| 2023 | Master degree | 34 | 675 |
| 2023 | Certificate under 12 weeks | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year | 22 | 157 |
| 2022 | Certificate 1–2 years | 7 | 85 |
| 2022 | Associate degree | 29 | 304 |
| 2022 | Bachelor degree | 34 | 607 |
| 2022 | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 19 | 85 |
| 2022 | Master degree | 31 | 618 |
| 2022 | Certificate under 12 weeks | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year | 14 | 126 |
| 2021 | Certificate 1–2 years | 8 | 79 |
| 2021 | Associate degree | 25 | 241 |
| 2021 | Bachelor degree | 33 | 489 |
| 2021 | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 17 | 71 |
| 2021 | Master degree | 28 | 556 |
| 2021 | Post-master certificate | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | Certificate under 12 weeks | 1 | 2 |
| 2021 | Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year | 14 | 131 |
| 2020 | Certificate 1–2 years | 6 | 23 |
| 2020 | Associate degree | 27 | 201 |
| 2020 | Bachelor degree | 27 | 440 |
| 2020 | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 13 | 71 |
| 2020 | Master degree | 24 | 581 |
| 2020 | Certificate under 12 weeks | 1 | 2 |
| 2020 | Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year | 15 | 105 |
A year ending 2025 describes July 2024–June 2025. Do not add different years to estimate an entering class or current enrolment. Follow an institution's field link below to inspect the exact records.
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CIP 43.0403 is a reporting classification. The official definition above explains its scope, while a university may use a different programme title. Related fields in classification family 43 can involve different curricula and award levels.
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MS · Four-year
Clinton, MS · Private nonprofit
Postbaccalaureate certificate: 1 first-major awards · year ending 2023.
Master degree: 4 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
Post-master certificate: 1 first-major awards · year ending 2021.
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MS · Two-year
Perkinston, MS · Public
Certificate 1–2 years: 80 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
Associate degree: 39 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
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MO · Four-year
Rolla, MO · Public
Postbaccalaureate certificate: 2 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
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PA · Four-year
Cresson, PA · Private nonprofit
Associate degree: 1 first-major awards · year ending 2020.
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CA · Four-year
San Diego, CA · Private nonprofit
Bachelor degree: 75 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
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CT · Two-year
Waterbury, CT · Public
Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year: 1 first-major awards · year ending 2022.
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NM · Four-year
Socorro, NM · Public
Postbaccalaureate certificate: 1 first-major awards · year ending 2020.
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OK · Four-year
Tahlequah, OK · Public
Bachelor degree: 20 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
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MI · Four-year
Midland, MI · Private nonprofit
Bachelor degree: 4 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
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PR · Four-year
Bayamon, PR · Private for-profit
Associate degree: 12 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
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MI · Four-year
Rochester Hills, MI · Public
Bachelor degree: 2 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
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VA · Four-year
Norfolk, VA · Public
Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year: 6 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
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NY · Two-year
Syracuse, NY · Public
Associate degree: 20 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
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FL · Four-year
Pensacola, FL · Public
Associate degree: 8 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
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VA · Four-year
Virginia Beach, VA · Private nonprofit
Bachelor degree: 2 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
Master degree: 23 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
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MA · Four-year
Weston, MA · Private nonprofit
Bachelor degree: 1 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
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GA · Four-year
Waleska, GA · Private nonprofit
Bachelor degree: 4 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
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NJ · Four-year
Lawrenceville, NJ · Private nonprofit
Bachelor degree: 24 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
Postbaccalaureate certificate: 2 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
Master degree: 4 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
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NH · Four-year
Nashua, NH · Private nonprofit
Bachelor degree: 5 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
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PA · Four-year
Moon Township, PA · Private nonprofit
Bachelor degree: 54 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
Postbaccalaureate certificate: 1 first-major awards · year ending 2024.
Master degree: 78 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year: 2 first-major awards · year ending 2023.
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MO · Four-year
Kansas City, MO · Private nonprofit
Bachelor degree: 1 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
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RI · Four-year
Bristol, RI · Private nonprofit
Bachelor degree: 1 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
Postbaccalaureate certificate: 1 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
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OK · Four-year
Midwest City, OK · Public
Certificate 1–2 years: 42 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
Associate degree: 44 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year: 42 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
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NJ · Two-year
Vineland, NJ · Public
Associate degree: 5 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
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