VALDOSTA —  Georgia Military College’s online associate degree in cyber security is one of the most affordable programs in the country, according to a recent ranking.

AffordableColleges.com listed its five institutions with the most affordable online associate in network security degrees. The GMC online Cyber Security degree program was ranked third on the list, according to the website.

“The GMC cyber security degree development team collaborated with cyber security experts in the field to develop and deliver a quality degree program that provides a solid foundation for our students to continue onto their next level at a four-year college,” said Dr. Tianna Marynell, GMC’s business/computer information systems division chair. “GMC is very proud that our efforts have been recognized by this national ranking.”

GMC’s online cyber security degree program provides fully online instruction through the Moodle platform in desktop programming, networks, data structures and cyber security for students aspiring to become information security analysts or desiring to pursue a bachelor’s degree in cyber security or computer science, according to the school. 

Web-based lab activities for hands-on practice with security tools are also offered. The affordable online associate degree does not charge out-of-state tuition.

To learn more about GMC’s online associate degree program in cyber security, visit www.gmc.edu

To view the nation’s five most affordable online associate degrees in network security go to http://www.affordablecolleges.com/rankings/affordable-online-associate-network-security-degrees/