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2025 Best Computer & IS Security Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

54 Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
5,926 Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Degrees Awarded
Computer & IS Security is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #50 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual reviewed 54 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of computer & is security. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 5,926 degrees in computer & is security annually.

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Choosing a Great Computer & IS Security School

Best Computer & IS Security Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region 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. For our Best Overall Computer & IS Security School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that 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 picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Computer & IS Security Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Computer & IS Security in the Middle Atlantic Region

The schools below may not offer all types of computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

10 Top Middle Atlantic Region Schools in Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance

1
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In PA
70 Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Degrees Awarded

It is difficult to beat Carnegie Mellon University if you wish to pursue a degree in computer & is security. Carnegie Mellon is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Pittsburgh. A Best Colleges rank of #8 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Carnegie Mellon is a great university overall.

There were about 70 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

2
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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

Any student pursuing a degree in computer & is security needs to take a look at Georgetown University. Georgetown is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Washington. A Best Colleges rank of #11 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Georgetown is a great university overall.

There were about 61 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at Georgetown in the most recent data year.

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

Get a hands-on, practical approach to developing secure software. Explore the current landscape of vulnerabilities, risks and security disciplines in the field of computer science by earning your information security degree online from SNHU.

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

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3
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In MD
69 Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Degrees Awarded

Johns Hopkins University is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a degree in computer & is security. Located in the large city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #6 out of 2,152 colleges 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 data year.

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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

New York University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in computer & is security. NYU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of New York. A Best Colleges rank of #16 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means NYU is a great university overall.

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

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5
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In NY
114 Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Degrees Awarded

Located in the suburb of Rochester, RIT is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #147 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means RIT is a great school overall.

There were roughly 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

6
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In DC
176 Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of Washington, GWU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #25 out of 2,152 colleges 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

7
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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

Located in the city of Rockville, Montgomery College is a public college with a fairly large student population. This college ranks 7th out of 35 colleges for overall quality in the state of Maryland.

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

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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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8
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In DE
23.1% Growth in Graduates

Located in the suburb of Newark, UD is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #96 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UD is a great university overall.

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

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

9
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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

Located in the medium-sized city of Syracuse, Syracuse is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #62 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Syracuse is a great university overall.

There were approximately 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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10
Graduate Certificate Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In NJ
36.4% Growth in Graduates

Located in the suburb of Hoboken, Stevens is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #78 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Stevens is a great school overall.

There were approximately 22 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at Stevens in the most recent data year.

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

Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Computer & IS Security Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region award.

Rank College Location
11 University of Maryland Global Campus Adelphi, MD
12 Drexel University Philadelphia, PA
13 Baltimore City Community College Baltimore, MD
14 New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, NJ
15 Anne Arundel Community College Arnold, MD
16 Marist College Poughkeepsie, NY
17 Wilmington University New Castle, DE
18 Temple University Philadelphia, PA

Best Computer & IS Security Colleges by State

Explore the best computer & is security schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
New York 1,026 1,034
Pennsylvania 978 828
Maryland 618 1,837
New Jersey 614 85
District of Columbia 441 250
Delaware 345 314

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

Majors Similar to Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance

Related Major Annual Graduates
Information Technology Project Management 821
Information Technology Management 519
Computer Support Specialist 331
Network & System Administration/Administrator 142
System, Networking, & LAN/WAN Management/Manager 112
Web/Multimedia Management & Webmaster 20

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