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2025 Best Computer & IS Security Schools

236 Colleges in the United States
25,918 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.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 236 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Computer & IS Security Schools ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 25,918 degrees in computer & is security annually.

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Choosing a Great Computer & IS Security School

Best Computer & IS Security Schools 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

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

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. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.

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 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Top Schools in Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In PA
70 Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Degrees Awarded

Carnegie Mellon University is one of the best schools in the country 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 #8 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Carnegie Mellon is a great university overall.

There were approximately 70 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at Carnegie Mellon in the most recent year we have data available.

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

Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus is a good option for students interested in a degree in computer & is security. Located in the city of Atlanta, Georgia Tech is a public school with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #19 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Georgia Tech is a great school overall.

There were roughly 197 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at Georgia Tech in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in computer & is security from Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus

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Bachelors Degree Type
BS in Computer Science - Information Security Program Name

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More information about a degree in BS in Computer Science - Information Security from Southern New Hampshire University

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In DC
61 Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Degrees Awarded

It is difficult to beat Georgetown University if you want to pursue a degree in computer & is security. Located in the city of Washington, Georgetown is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #11 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Georgetown is a great university overall.

There were approximately 61 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
6th Most Popular In MD
69 Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Degrees Awarded

Any student pursuing a degree in computer & is security has to look into Johns Hopkins University. Johns Hopkins is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Baltimore. A Best Colleges rank of #6 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Johns Hopkins is a great university overall.

There were roughly 69 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at Johns Hopkins in the most recent year we have data available.

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New York University
New York, NY
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In NY
126 Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #16 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means NYU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 126 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at NYU in the most recent data year.

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Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In UT
2,067 Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Degrees Awarded

WGU is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Salt Lake City. This university ranks 1st out of 11 schools for overall quality in the state of Utah.

There were roughly 2067 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

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In NY
114 Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Degrees Awarded

RIT is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Rochester. This school ranks 13th out of 136 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were approximately 114 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at RIT in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in computer & is security from Rochester Institute of Technology

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Bachelors Degree Type
BS in Information Technologies - Cybersecurity Program Name

Learn to defend networks and information systems against cyber attacks by earning your bachelor's in IT with a concentration in Cybersecurity.

More information about a degree in BS in Information Technologies - Cybersecurity from Southern New Hampshire University

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In WI

Located in the city of Madison, Madison College is a public college with a fairly large student population. This college ranks 5th out of 46 colleges for overall quality in the state of Wisconsin.

There were roughly 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

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In DC
176 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 #25 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means GWU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 176 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at GWU in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in computer & is security from George Washington University

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Montgomery College
Rockville, MD
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In MD
88 Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Degrees Awarded

Montgomery College is a large public college located in the small city of Rockville. This college ranks 7th out of 35 schools for overall quality in the state of Maryland.

There were about 88 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at Montgomery College in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In CA

USC is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Los Angeles. A Best Colleges rank of #13 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means USC is a great university overall.

There were roughly 13 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at USC in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in computer & is security from University of Southern California

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Masters Degree Type
MS in Cyber Security - IT Management Program Name

Gain competence in managing the design, oversight and assessment of information security for an enterprise with a focus on the human element of information security with this specialized online master's from Southern New Hampshire University.

More information about a degree in MS in Cyber Security - IT Management from Southern New Hampshire University

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In MA
86 Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Degrees Awarded

Northeastern is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Boston. A Best Colleges rank of #33 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Northeastern is a great university overall.

There were approximately 86 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at Northeastern in the most recent data year.

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Graduate Certificate Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In OH
112 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 6th out of 91 schools for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were roughly 112 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at UC in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in computer & is security from University of Cincinnati - Main Campus

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Purdue is a fairly large public university located in the small city of West Lafayette. This university ranks 3rd out of 41 schools for overall quality in the state of Indiana.More information about a degree in computer & is security from Purdue University - Main Campus

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Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park, MN
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
10th Most Popular In MN
61.5% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large 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 about 26 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at Hennepin Technical College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Masters Degree Type
MS in Information Technology - Information Security Program Name

Learn the ins and outs of enforcing network-level security policies with this specialized online master's from Southern New Hampshire University.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In MO

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 #21 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means WUSTL is a great university overall.

There were about 29 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at WUSTL in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in computer & is security from Washington University in St Louis

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In DE
23.1% Growth in Graduates

UD is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Newark. This university ranks 1st out of 3 schools for overall quality in the state of Delaware.

There were approximately 26 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at UD in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in computer & is security from University of Delaware

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Graduate Certificate Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In AZ
595 Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Degrees Awarded

UOPX - Arizona is a very large private for-profit university located in the city of Phoenix. This university ranks 1st out of 26 colleges for overall quality in the state of Arizona.

There were approximately 595 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at UOPX - Arizona in the most recent data year.

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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In MA
35 Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Degrees Awarded

Boston College is a large private not-for-profit college located in the city of Chestnut Hill. A Best Colleges rank of #17 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Boston College is a great college overall.

There were approximately 35 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at Boston College in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in computer & is security from Boston College

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Bachelors Degree Type
BS in Cybersecurity Program Name

Defend against cyberattacks and protect your organization's data with your BS in Cybersecurity from Southern New Hampshire University.

More information about a degree in BS in Cybersecurity from Southern New Hampshire University

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Tufts University
Medford, MA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
14th Most Popular In MA
83.3% Growth in Graduates

Tufts is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Medford. A Best Colleges rank of #39 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Tufts is a great university overall.

There were approximately 6 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at Tufts in the most recent data year.

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
11th Most Popular In NY
53 Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Degrees Awarded

Syracuse is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Syracuse. A Best Colleges rank of #62 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Syracuse is a great university overall.

There were roughly 53 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at Syracuse in the most recent year we have data available.

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Champlain College
Burlington, VT
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In VT
276 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 2nd out of 9 colleges for overall quality in the state of Vermont.

There were roughly 276 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at Champlain in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in computer & is security from Champlain College

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In TX
82 Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Degrees Awarded

Located in the midsize city of Waco, TSTC is a public college with a large student population. This college ranks 7th out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were about 82 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at TSTC in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in computer & is security from Texas State Technical College

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Masters Degree Type
MS in Cyber Security Program Name

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Century College
White Bear Lake, MN
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In MN
29.6% Growth in Graduates

Located in the suburb of White Bear Lake, Century College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. This college ranks 15th out of 52 colleges for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.

There were approximately 27 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at Century College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In UT
17.2% Growth in Graduates

BYU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Provo. This university ranks 3rd out of 11 colleges for overall quality in the state of Utah.

There were about 29 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

Rest of the Top Best Computer & IS Security Schools

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Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville, GA
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Brown University
Providence, RI
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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
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DePaul University
Chicago, IL

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ECPI University
Virginia Beach, VA

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional great schools for Computer & IS Security students that almost earned our Best Computer & IS Security Schools award.

Rank College Location
48 Rasmussen University - Florida Ocala, FL
49 Baltimore City Community College Baltimore, MD
50 Macomb Community College Warren, MI
51 Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI
52 New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, NJ
53 Anne Arundel Community College Arnold, MD
54 Northern Virginia Community College Annandale, VA
55 Sullivan University Louisville, KY
56 Milwaukee Area Technical College Milwaukee, WI
57 Southeast Technical College Sioux Falls, SD
58 Marymount University Arlington, VA
59 Iowa State University Ames, IA
60 Marist College Poughkeepsie, NY
61 University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI
62 University of South Florida - Main Campus Tampa, FL
63 Illinois State University Normal, IL
64 University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE
65 Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH
66 Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI
67 Portland Community College Portland, OR
68 Butler Community College El Dorado, KS
69 Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Green Bay, WI
70 Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL
71 Moraine Park Technical College Fond du Lac, WI
72 New England Institute of Technology East Greenwich, RI
73 Wilmington University New Castle, DE
74 Purdue University Global West Lafayette, IN
75 Bellevue University Bellevue, NE
76 St Petersburg College St. Petersburg, FL
77 Temple University Philadelphia, PA
78 Capitol Technology University Laurel, MD

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One of 6 majors within the Information Technology area of study, Computer & IS Security has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Network & System Administration/Administrator 4,784
Information Technology Management 3,306
Computer Support Specialist 3,238
Information Technology Project Management 2,307
System, Networking, & LAN/WAN Management/Manager 2,214
Web/Multimedia Management & Webmaster 1,133

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