2025 Best Computer & IS Security Schools in the Southwest Region
21
Colleges in the Southwest Region
3,108
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.
For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 21 schools in the Southwest Region to determine which ones were the best for computer & is security students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 3,108 degrees in computer & is security annually.
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Choosing a Great Computer & IS Security School
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
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 the Southwest Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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Best Schools for Computer & IS Security in the Southwest 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.
Graduate Certificate
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In AZ
595
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Degrees Awarded
University of Phoenix - Arizona is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in computer & is security. Located in the large city of Phoenix, UOPX - Arizona is a private for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #83 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UOPX - Arizona is a great university overall.
There were approximately 595 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at UOPX - Arizona in the most recent year we have data available.
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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
Texas State Technical College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in computer & is security. TSTC is a large public college located in the city of Waco. A Best Colleges rank of #156 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means TSTC is a great college overall.
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
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 UniversityRelated Programs
Any student who is interested in computer & is security has to take a look at Southern Methodist University. SMU is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Dallas. A Best Colleges rank of #142 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means SMU is a great university overall.
There were approximately 15 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at SMU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in computer & is security from Southern Methodist University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In TX
554
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Degrees Awarded
Collin County Community College District is a wonderful decision for students interested in a degree in computer & is security. Located in the suburb of McKinney, Collin County Community College District is a public college with a fairly large student population. This college ranks 15th out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.
There were about 554 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at Collin County Community College District in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in computer & is security from Collin County Community College District
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In TX
360
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Degrees Awarded
UTSA is a fairly large public university located in the large city of San Antonio. This university ranks 23rd out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.
There were roughly 360 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at UTSA in the most recent year we have data available.
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UT Austin is a very large public university located in the city of Austin. A Best Colleges rank of #46 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UT Austin is a great university overall.
There were roughly 14 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at UT Austin in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in computer & is security from The University of Texas at Austin
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In TX
226
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Degrees Awarded
Located in the large city of Fort Worth, Tarrant County College is a public college with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #272 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Tarrant County College is a great college overall.
There were about 226 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at Tarrant County College in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in computer & is security from Tarrant County College District
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 UniversityRelated Programs
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
UT Dallas is a fairly large public university located in the city of Richardson. A Best Colleges rank of #209 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UT Dallas is a great university overall.More information about a degree in computer & is security from The University of Texas at Dallas
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
7th
Most Popular In TX
34
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Degrees Awarded
Located in the large city of Dallas, El Centro College is a public college with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #281 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means El Centro College is a great college overall.
There were roughly 34 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at El Centro College in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in computer & is security from El Centro College
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In AZ
115
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Degrees Awarded
Grand Canyon University is a fairly large private for-profit university located in the city of Phoenix. A Best Colleges rank of #144 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Grand Canyon University is a great university overall.
There were approximately 115 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at Grand Canyon University in the most recent year we have data available.
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