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2024 Best Computer & IS Security Schools in Virginia

11 Colleges in Virginia
1,347 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 reviewed 11 schools in Virginia to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of computer & is security. Combined, these schools handed out 1,347 degrees in computer & is security to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Computer & IS Security School

Best Computer & IS Security Schools in Virginia The computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Computer & IS Security rankings. 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.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Computer & IS Security Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
Bachelor's Degrees in Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
Master's Degrees in Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
Doctor's Degrees in Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Computer & IS Security Schools in Virginia list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Computer & IS Security in Virginia

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.

10 Top Virginia Schools in Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In VA
67 Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Degrees Awarded

Every student who is interested in computer & is security needs to take a look at Marymount University. Marymount is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Arlington. A Best Colleges rank of #574 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Marymount is a great university overall.

There were roughly 67 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at Marymount in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
11th Most Popular In VA
41.2% Growth in Graduates

It's difficult to beat George Mason University if you want to pursue a degree in computer & is security. Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #117 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means GMU is a great university overall.

There were about 17 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at GMU in the most recent data year.

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ECPI University crest
ECPI University
Virginia Beach, VA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In VA
461 Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Degrees Awarded

ECPI University is a good option for students interested in a degree in computer & is security. Located in the large city of Virginia Beach, ECPI University is a private for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #322 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means ECPI University is a great university overall.

There were roughly 461 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at ECPI University in the most recent year we have data available.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In VA
383 Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Degrees Awarded

Every student pursuing a degree in computer & is security has to take a look at Northern Virginia Community College. Northern Virginia Community College is a very large public college located in the large suburb of Annandale. A Best Colleges rank of #385 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Northern Virginia Community College is a great college overall.

There were approximately 383 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at Northern Virginia Community College in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In VA
170 Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Degrees Awarded

Old Dominion is a fairly large public university located in the city of Norfolk. A Best Colleges rank of #446 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Old Dominion is a great university overall.

There were approximately 170 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at Old Dominion in the most recent year we have data available.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In VA
79 Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Degrees Awarded

Located in the medium-sized city of Norfolk, Tidewater Community College is a public college with a large student population. This college ranks 31st out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Virginia.

There were about 79 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at Tidewater Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
17th Most Popular In VA
70.4% Growth in Graduates

Located in the small suburb of Radford, Radford is a public university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 23rd out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Virginia.

There were approximately 27 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at Radford in the most recent data year.

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8
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In VA
44 Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Degrees Awarded

Germanna Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the rural area of Locust Grove. This college ranks 27th out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Virginia.

There were roughly 44 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at Germanna Community College in the most recent data year.

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
12th Most Popular In VA

Liberty University is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Lynchburg. A Best Colleges rank of #352 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Liberty University is a great university overall.

There were roughly 14 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at Liberty University in the most recent data year.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In VA

Lord Fairfax Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the rural area of Middletown. This college ranks 43rd out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Virginia.

There were roughly 6 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at Lord Fairfax Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Best Computer & IS Security Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Computer & IS Security Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

StateCollegesDegrees Awarded
Florida715624
North Carolina71045
Georgia690456
Tennessee6247
South Carolina53059
Kentucky518484
Mississippi50142
Alabama500134
Louisiana48938
Arkansas46650
West Virginia410464

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Computer & IS Security is one of 6 different types of Information Technology programs to choose from.

Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Network & System Administration/Administrator273
Information Technology Project Management57
Computer Support Specialist29
System, Networking, & LAN/WAN Management/Manager16
Information Technology Management5

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