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.
Digital forensics courses
This program’s courses combine digital forensics, forensic science and psychology to give you a broader investigative perspective. You’ll learn how to analyze digital evidence while considering the human behaviors behind cyber incidents. Coursework focuses on building skills in areas such as data recovery, mobile device forensics, anti-forensics detection and incident analysis. Courses may include:
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
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Salary: $73,340
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary
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Salary: $96,690
Computer Systems Analysts
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Salary: $103,790
Forensic Science Technicians
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Salary: $67,440
Digital Forensics Analysts
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Salary: $108,970
Information Security Analysts
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Salary: $124,910
Information Security Engineers
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Salary: $108,970
Intelligence Analysts
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Salary: $93,580
Penetration Testers
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Salary: $108,970