Confused on best way to start

[xsephia]

I'm confused about the switch from cyber to IT. If you get a cyber degree, you should still be able to get any job you could get with an IT degree, plus a lot more. I would at least apply to WGU for the BSCSIA to see what kind of financial aid you get. If you max the Pell Grant, it would cover almost the full tuition. And there are several certifications included in the degree program.

In my experience all job listings for cyber sec(even like lvl 1 soc analyst) require job experience and having the cyber degree does nothing in terms of making you a better pick for those roles.  I thought it would be better to have an IT degree as its more broad, and then specializing in cyber sec after getting IT experience.  Have you had a different experience in searching for jobs?  I found almost none that would hire fresh grads