Master’s Degrees 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, 7,695 people earned their master's degree in computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance. This makes it the 35th most popular master's degree program in the country.
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 Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance. About 74.8% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 5,754 |
| Women | 1,941 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 626 |
| Black or African American | 1,160 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 704 |
| White | 2,631 |
| International Students | 1,608 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 966 |
Most Popular Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 190 colleges that offer a master’s degree in computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Western Governors University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 147,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,302 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 896 people received their master's degree in computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance from WGU. About 12% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Maryland Global Campus is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance. 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, 808 people received their master's degree in computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance from UMGC. Of these students, 26% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of the Cumberlands comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance. Each year, around 19,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,875 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,260 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 426 people received their master's degree in computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance from Cumberlands. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 26% were women.
Wilmington University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance. Roughly 14,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,270 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,432 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 156 people received their master's degree in computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance from Wilmington University. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
American Public University System is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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, 149 people received their master's degree in computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance from American Military University. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 21% were women.
George Washington University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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, 144 people received their master's degree in computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance from GWU. About 31% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Grand Canyon University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance. Each year, around 103,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,138 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 135 people received their master's degree in computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance from Grand Canyon University. Of these students, 24% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance majors who are seeking their master's degree is Bellevue University. Each year, around 13,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,136 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,682 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their master's degree in computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance from Bellevue University. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women.
National University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance. Roughly 18,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,912 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their master's degree in computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance from National University. About 34% of this group were women, and 61% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
DePaul University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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 $43,379 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,135 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their master's degree in computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance from DePaul. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance majors who are seeking their master's degree is Carnegie Mellon University. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,496 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their master's degree in computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance from Carnegie Mellon. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women.
Johns Hopkins University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their master's degree in computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance from Johns Hopkins. About 20% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Fordham University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance. Each year, around 16,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,335 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,080 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their master's degree in computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance from Fordham U. Of these students, 35% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 16th most popular school in the country for computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Washington - Tacoma Campus. Each year, around 5,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their master's degree in computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance from UW Tacoma. About 19% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance majors who are seeking their master's degree is Temple University. Each year, around 37,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,023 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their master's degree in computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance from Temple. About 45% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 18th most popular school in the country for computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Dallas. Each year, around 2,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,425 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their master's degree in computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance from UD. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women.
ECPI University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance. Roughly 14,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,424 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,960 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their master's degree in computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance from ECPI University. About 22% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 20th most popular school in the country for computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance majors who are seeking their master's degree is New York University. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their master's degree in computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance from NYU. About 27% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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