The path to a career in cryptography begins with a bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field. Coursework develops foundational knowledge and skills in mathematics, computer and information technology systems, and programming languages.

How much money do cryptographers make?

According to ZipRecruiter, the national average salary of a cryptographer is $149,040 annually. ZipRecruiter also has the lower end, entry level cryptographers still raking in six figures at around $109,500. On the higher end, about 3% of cryptography jobs pay between $189,500 – $197,500.

Is cryptography hard to learn?

Cryptography is a field that combines three different subjects; mathematics, computer science, and information security. As such, it can be very hard to learn, especially if you have little or no knowledge of the aforementioned subjects.