2024 Best Computer & IS Security Schools
253
Colleges in the United States
22,829
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Degrees Awarded
Ranked #50 in popularity,
computer & is security is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.
College Factual looked at 253 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Computer & IS Security Schools ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 22,829 degrees in computer & is security to qualified students.
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Choosing a Great Computer & IS Security School
Your choice of computer & is security school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for computer & is security schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Pick Your Computer & IS Security Degree Level
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Computer & IS Security Schools list to help you make the college decision.
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Best Schools for Computer & IS Security in the United States
If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance degrees they offer, see the list below. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In PA
79
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Degrees Awarded
Carnegie Mellon University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in computer & is security. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #9 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Carnegie Mellon is a great university overall.
There were about 79 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at Carnegie Mellon in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in computer & is security from Carnegie Mellon University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In NY
50
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Degrees Awarded
New York University is a good choice for students pursuing a degree in computer & is security. Located in the large city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #27 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means NYU is a great university overall.
There were approximately 50 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at NYU in the most recent year we have data available.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In DC
It is hard to beat Georgetown University if you wish to pursue a degree in computer & is security. Located in the large city of Washington, Georgetown is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #15 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Georgetown is a great university overall.
There were roughly 25 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at Georgetown in the most recent year we have data available.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In GA
47
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Degrees Awarded
Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus is a good decision for students interested in a degree in computer & is security. Located in the large city of Atlanta, Georgia Tech is a public school with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #24 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Georgia Tech is a great school overall.
There were about 47 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at Georgia Tech in the most recent year we have data available.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In MO
35
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Degrees Awarded
Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #17 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means WUSTL is a great university overall.
There were roughly 35 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at WUSTL in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in computer & is security from Washington University in St Louis
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In DC
227
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Degrees Awarded
GWU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Washington. A Best Colleges rank of #49 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means GWU is a great university overall.
There were roughly 227 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at GWU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in computer & is security from George Washington University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In MD
73
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Degrees Awarded
Johns Hopkins is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Baltimore. A Best Colleges rank of #23 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Johns Hopkins is a great university overall.
There were roughly 73 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at Johns Hopkins in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in computer & is security from Johns Hopkins University
Located in the suburb of Brooklyn Park, Hennepin Technical College is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 5th out of 52 colleges for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.
There were roughly 10 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at Hennepin Technical College in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in computer & is security from Hennepin Technical College
BYU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Provo. A Best Colleges rank of #100 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means BYU is a great university overall.
There were about 24 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at BYU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in computer & is security from Brigham Young University - Provo
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In UT
1,974
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Degrees Awarded
WGU is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Salt Lake City. This university ranks 2nd out of 13 colleges for overall quality in the state of Utah.
There were approximately 1974 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at WGU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in computer & is security from Western Governors University
Located in the large city of Madison, Madison College is a public college with a fairly large student population. This college ranks 8th out of 46 colleges for overall quality in the state of Wisconsin.
There were approximately 23 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at Madison College in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in computer & is security from Madison Area Technical College
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
16th
Most Popular In TX
Located in the large suburb of Dallas, SMU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #73 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means SMU is a great university overall.
There were roughly 4 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at SMU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in computer & is security from Southern Methodist University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In VT
232
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Degrees Awarded
Champlain is a small private not-for-profit college located in the small city of Burlington. This college ranks 3rd out of 11 schools for overall quality in the state of Vermont.
There were approximately 232 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at Champlain in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in computer & is security from Champlain College
Northeastern is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Boston. A Best Colleges rank of #59 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Northeastern is a great university overall.
There were approximately 21 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at Northeastern in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in computer & is security from Northeastern University
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In TX
83
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Degrees Awarded
Located in the medium-sized city of Waco, TSTC is a public college with a fairly large student population. This college ranks 8th out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.
There were about 83 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at TSTC in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in computer & is security from Texas State Technical College
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In WV
441
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Degrees Awarded
Located in the town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 28 schools for overall quality in the state of West Virginia.
There were roughly 441 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at American Military University in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in computer & is security from American Public University System
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In OH
90
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Degrees Awarded
UC is a fairly large public university located in the city of Cincinnati. This university ranks 5th out of 96 schools for overall quality in the state of Ohio.
There were roughly 90 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at UC in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in computer & is security from University of Cincinnati - Main Campus
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In PA
64
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #125 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Drexel is a great university overall.
There were approximately 64 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at Drexel in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in computer & is security from Drexel University
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In TX
135
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Degrees Awarded
Collin County Community College District is a fairly large public college located in the medium-sized suburb of McKinney. This college ranks 22nd out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.
There were approximately 135 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at Collin County Community College District in the most recent year we have data available.
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FVTC is a large public college located in the suburb of Appleton. This college ranks 21st out of 46 schools for overall quality in the state of Wisconsin.
There were about 26 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at FVTC in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in computer & is security from Fox Valley Technical College
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In GA
338
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Degrees Awarded
Located in the suburb of Lawrenceville, GTC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. This college ranks 7th out of 68 colleges for overall quality in the state of Georgia.
There were approximately 338 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at GTC in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in computer & is security from Gwinnett Technical College
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In MD
315
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Degrees Awarded
Located in the large suburb of Arnold, AACC is a public college with a large student population. This college ranks 8th out of 36 schools for overall quality in the state of Maryland.
There were approximately 315 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at AACC in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in computer & is security from Anne Arundel Community College
Graduate Certificate
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In NJ
Stevens is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Hoboken. A Best Colleges rank of #64 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Stevens is a great school overall.
There were approximately 14 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at Stevens in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in computer & is security from Stevens Institute of Technology
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MD
1,279
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Degrees Awarded
UMGC is a very large public university located in the large suburb of Adelphi. This university ranks 3rd out of 36 colleges for overall quality in the state of Maryland.
There were about 1279 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at UMGC in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in computer & is security from University of Maryland Global Campus
Located in the small city of Coral Gables, U Miami is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #91 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means U Miami is a great university overall.
There were approximately 3 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at U Miami in the most recent data year.
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