Digital Forensics, BS

Digital Forensics, BS

Explore where technology, science and law intersect in the online Bachelor of Science in digital forensics at Arizona State University. You’ll learn how to collect, analyze and preserve digital evidence using industry-relevant tools while building skills grounded in forensic science and psychology. Pursuing this interdisciplinary program will prepare you to investigate cybercrime, understand criminal behavior and pursue careers in digital investigations and cybersecurity-related fields.

Quick facts

Next start date: 05/18/2026
Total classes: 40
Weeks per class: 7.5
Credit hours: 120

What can you do with a digital forensics degree?

Graduates of this program are prepared to pursue roles focused on digital investigations, cybersecurity and evidence analysis while upholding ethical and professional standards. Career paths may include:

Network and Computer Systems Administrators

Growth: -4.2%
Salary: $96,800

Computer Network Support Specialists

Growth: 1.8%
Salary: $73,340

Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Growth: 5.3%
Salary: $96,690

Computer Systems Analysts

Growth: 8.7%
Salary: $103,790

Forensic Science Technicians

Growth: 12.8%
Salary: $67,440

Digital Forensics Analysts

Growth: 8.2%
Salary: $108,970

Information Security Analysts

Growth: 28.5%
Salary: $124,910

Information Security Engineers

Growth: 8.2%
Salary: $108,970

Intelligence Analysts

Growth: -0.7%
Salary: $93,580

Penetration Testers

Growth: 8.2%
Salary: $108,970