Graduate Certificates in Computer & IS Security
Education Levels of Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,207 people earned their graduate certificate in computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance. This earns it the #9 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 7,695 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1,207 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 112 |
Earnings of Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Majors With Graduate Certificates
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance majors who have their graduate certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue graduate certificates in computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance. About 73.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 890 |
| Women | 317 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 94 |
| Black or African American | 178 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 129 |
| White | 561 |
| International Students | 128 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 117 |
Most Popular Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 128 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance students seekinga graduate certificate is Naval Postgraduate School. Each year, around 2,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 180 people received their graduate certificate in computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance from Naval Postgraduate School. Of these students, 16% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Phoenix - Arizona is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance. Roughly 89,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,215 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 174 people received their graduate certificate in computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance from UOPX - Arizona. About 53% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Maryland Global Campus. Each year, around 58,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,632 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,432 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 149 people received their graduate certificate in computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance from UMGC. Of these students, 34% were women and 72% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Sans Technology Institute is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 140 people received their graduate certificate in computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance from Sans Technology Institute. Of these students, 4% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is West Chester University of Pennsylvania. Each year, around 17,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their graduate certificate in computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance from WCUPA. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Harvard University. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their graduate certificate in computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance from Harvard. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women.
Syracuse University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance. Each year, around 21,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,310 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,928 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their graduate certificate in computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance from Syracuse. Of these students, 62% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
American Public University System comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance. Roughly 50,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their graduate certificate in computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance from American Military University. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% were women.
Auburn University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance. Each year, around 30,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,692 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their graduate certificate in computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance from Auburn. About 33% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Towson University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance. Each year, around 21,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,382 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,108 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their graduate certificate in computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance from Towson. About 38% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Washington University in St Louis comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their graduate certificate in computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance from WUSTL.
George Washington University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance. Roughly 27,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their graduate certificate in computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance from GWU. About 40% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Hood College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance. Roughly 2,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their graduate certificate in computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance from Hood. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women.
Ferris State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance. Roughly 11,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,880 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their graduate certificate in computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance from Ferris.
The 14th most popular school in the country for computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University at Buffalo. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their graduate certificate in computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance from University at Buffalo. About 15% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance. Roughly 19,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their graduate certificate in computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance from UNC Greensboro. Of these students, 67% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
East Carolina University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance. Each year, around 28,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,452 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,749 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their graduate certificate in computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance from ECU. Of these students, 17% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Utah Valley University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,614 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,152 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their graduate certificate in computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance from UVU.
University of Virginia - Main Campus comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance. Each year, around 25,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,823 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,118 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their graduate certificate in computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance from University of Virginia. About 22% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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