Computer & IS Security Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Computer & IS Security is offered at 841 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Computer & IS Security. This degree is more popular with male students, and about41% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 26.6% of Computer & IS Security graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Computer & IS Security Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 38,088 students 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 | 6,070 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 11,709 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 17,673 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 137 |
Earnings of Computer & IS Security Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Computer & IS Security of $56,780 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Computer & IS Security students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master’s degrees in Computer & IS Security. About 75.4% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 6,421 |
| Women | 2,092 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Computer & IS Security graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,774 | 32.6% |
| Asian | 652 | 7.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 822 | 9.7% |
| Black or African American | 1,244 | 14.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 34 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 235 | 2.8% |
| Race Unknown | 472 | 5.5% |
| International Students | 2,267 | 26.6% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 26.6% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Computer & IS Security Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 1,005 colleges that offer a master’s 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 master's degree. This school awarded 3,702 master's degrees in Computer & IS Security in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Computer & IS Security here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland Global Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Computer & IS Security. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,884 people received their master's 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.
Purdue University Global comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Computer & IS Security. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,525 people received their master's 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.
Southern New Hampshire University is a popular choice for Computer & IS Security majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 1,225 master's 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.
Collin County Community College District comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Computer & IS Security. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,006 people received their master's degree in Computer & IS Security from this school. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degrees in Computer & IS Security. During the most recent year for which we have data, 776 people received their master's degree in Computer & IS Security from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Computer & IS Security here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
MyComputerCareer at Columbus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Computer & IS Security. During the most recent year for which we have data, 723 people received their master's degree in Computer & IS Security from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Computer & IS Security here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Phoenix-Arizona comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Computer & IS Security. This school awarded 675 master's degrees in Computer & IS Security in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Computer & IS Security here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American Public University System comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Computer & IS Security. During the most recent year for which we have data, 613 people received their master's 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.
California Institute of Arts & Technology comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Computer & IS Security. During the most recent year for which we have data, 544 people received their master's degree in Computer & IS Security from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Computer & IS Security here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
ECPI University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Computer & IS Security. This school awarded 467 master's 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 master's degrees in Computer & IS Security. During the most recent year for which we have data, 465 people received their master's 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.
SANS Technology Institute comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Computer & IS Security. This school awarded 445 master's 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.
Northern Virginia Community College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Computer & IS Security. During the most recent year for which we have data, 444 people received their master's degree in Computer & IS Security from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Computer & IS Security here go on to 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 master's degrees in Computer & IS Security. During the most recent year for which we have data, 439 people received their master's degree in Computer & IS Security from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Computer & IS Security here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
St Petersburg College is a popular choice for Computer & IS Security majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 374 master's degrees in Computer & IS Security in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Computer & IS Security here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Old Dominion University is a popular choice for Computer & IS Security majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 342 master's degrees in Computer & IS Security in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Computer & IS Security here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Gwinnett Technical College is a popular choice for Computer & IS Security majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 304 people received their master's degree in Computer & IS Security from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Computer & IS Security here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Computer & IS Security. During the most recent year for which we have data, 297 people received their master's 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.
Chattahoochee Technical College is a popular choice for Computer & IS Security majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 273 people received their master's degree in Computer & IS Security from this school. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master’s 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.
