UT Dallas Launches Cybersecurity Technology and Policy Degree
The University of Texas at Dallas now offers a Bachelor of Science in cybersecurity technology and policy, an interdisciplinary program starting this fall.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Cybersecurity
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The University of Texas at Dallas began offering a Bachelor of Science in cybersecurity technology and policy in fall 2026. The degree is offered through the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science and the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences.
Why it matters
The university cites a growing need for cybersecurity as more organizations adopt artificial intelligence. The program is designed to prepare graduates to address both technical and legal or ethical questions in cybersecurity work.
Information security analyst jobs are projected to grow 21% from 2025 to 2035, adding about 40,000 positions. The projection does not indicate how many of those roles will require the new degree specifically.
The players
University of Texas at Dallas
A public research university in Richardson, Texas, part of the University of Texas System, known for its engineering and computer science programs.
The details
The interdisciplinary program combines technical training from the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science with policy coursework from the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences. Students are expected to learn to develop secure systems and to weigh the legal and ethical considerations of cybersecurity efforts.
Timeline
Fall 2026: University of Texas at Dallas begins offering courses for the new cybersecurity degree.
2025 to 2035: Information security analyst jobs are projected to grow by 21%.
The Tech Race
The launch responds to Bureau of Labor Statistics projections of 21% growth for information security analysts from 2025 to 2035. Universities are adding cybersecurity programs as employers seek workers who understand both systems and policy.
Prospective students interested in cybersecurity careers now have a Richardson-area option that combines technical engineering coursework with policy training. The program's first graduates would enter a job market the projections describe as expanding through 2035.
The takeaway
Cybersecurity work increasingly requires people who understand both technical systems and the legal and ethical stakes around them. Students weighing a tech career can look for programs that cover both.
Further reading
For more on campus technology education, see the Cybersecurity section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Community Impact Newspaper.
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