Computer & IS Security Associate Degrees
There are 841 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in Computer & IS Security. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and54% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.2% of Computer & IS Security graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Computer & IS Security Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 38,088 people earned theirComputer & IS Security majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Computer & IS Security at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 2,133 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 6,070 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 11,709 |
| Master’s Degree | 17,673 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 137 |
Earnings of Computer & IS Security Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree in Computer & IS Security of $56,780 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $64,248 |
| 4 years | $56,780 |
| 5 years | $64,307 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Computer & IS Security majors who have their associate degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in Computer & IS Security. About 77.4% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4,698 |
| Women | 1,372 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Computer & IS Security graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,651 | 43.7% |
| Asian | 478 | 7.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,113 | 18.3% |
| Black or African American | 1,085 | 17.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 35 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 289 | 4.8% |
| Race Unknown | 269 | 4.4% |
| International Students | 133 | 2.2% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.2% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Computer & IS Security Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 1,005 colleges that offer a associate degree in Computer & IS Security. Learn more about the most popular below:
Western Governors University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Computer & IS Security majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3,702 people received their associate degree in Computer & IS Security from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Computer & IS Security here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland Global Campus is a popular choice for Computer & IS Security majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,884 people received their associate degree in Computer & IS Security from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Computer & IS Security here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University Global comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Computer & IS Security. This school awarded 1,525 associate degrees in Computer & IS Security in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University is a popular choice for Computer & IS Security majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,225 people received their associate degree in Computer & IS Security from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Computer & IS Security here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Collin County Community College District comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Computer & IS Security. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,006 people received their associate degree in Computer & IS Security from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Computer & IS Security here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Wilmington University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Computer & IS Security. This school awarded 776 associate degrees in Computer & IS Security in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
MyComputerCareer at Columbus is a popular choice for Computer & IS Security majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 723 people received their associate degree in Computer & IS Security from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Computer & IS Security here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Phoenix-Arizona is a popular choice for Computer & IS Security majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 675 people received their associate degree in Computer & IS Security from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American Public University System is a popular choice for Computer & IS Security majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 613 associate degrees in Computer & IS Security in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Computer & IS Security here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California Institute of Arts & Technology is a popular choice for Computer & IS Security majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 544 associate degrees in Computer & IS Security in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Computer & IS Security here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
ECPI University is a popular choice for Computer & IS Security majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 467 associate degrees in Computer & IS Security in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Computer & IS Security. This school awarded 465 associate degrees in Computer & IS Security in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Computer & IS Security here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
SANS Technology Institute is a popular choice for Computer & IS Security majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 445 people received their associate degree in Computer & IS Security from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Virginia Community College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Computer & IS Security. This school awarded 444 associate degrees in Computer & IS Security in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at San Antonio comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Computer & IS Security. This school awarded 439 associate degrees in Computer & IS Security in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Computer & IS Security here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
St Petersburg College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Computer & IS Security. During the most recent year for which we have data, 374 people received their associate degree in Computer & IS Security from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Old Dominion University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Computer & IS Security. During the most recent year for which we have data, 342 people received their associate degree in Computer & IS Security from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Gwinnett Technical College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Computer & IS Security. During the most recent year for which we have data, 304 people received their associate degree in Computer & IS Security from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is a popular choice for Computer & IS Security majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 297 associate degrees in Computer & IS Security in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Computer & IS Security here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Chattahoochee Technical College is a popular choice for Computer & IS Security majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 273 associate degrees in Computer & IS Security in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Computer & IS Security here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Computer & IS Security that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Computer Support Specialist | 4,922 |
| Network and System Administration/Administrator | 4,755 |
| Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | 4,498 |
| Information Technology Project Management | 2,987 |
| System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager | 1,925 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.
