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Computer & IS Security Schools in Alabama

205 students earned Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance degrees in Alabama in the <nil> year.

As a degree choice, Computer & IS Security is the 4th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Computer & IS Security Majors in Alabama

Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 87
Bachelor’s Degree 75
Post-Master’s Certificate 35
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 35
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 8

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.9%
  • Black or African American: 24.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.9%
  • White: 57.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.4%
  • Other Races: 8.8%
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Jobs for Computer & IS Security Grads in Alabama

12,230 people in the state and 1,309,860 in the nation are employed in jobs related to computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance.

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Wages for Computer & IS Security Jobs in Alabama

In this state, computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance grads earn an average of $83,580. Nationwide, they make an average of $92,030.

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There are 7 colleges in Alabama that offer computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
17% Graduation Rate
16,412 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.41 years to complete their degree at Columbia Southern University.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
31,526 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.42 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $52,489 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
9,636 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $17,250. The average student takes 4.62 years to complete their degree at UAH. The 1.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
22,289 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,585. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,911 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid.

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Talladega College

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
1,203 Total Students

The 8.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 5.02 years to complete their degree at Talladega College. 52% of the teachers are full time.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,345 Total Students

In their early career, Strayer University - Alabama grads earn an average salary of $31,690. The full-time teacher rate is 16%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,339.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
5,068 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,689. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Computer & IS Security Careers in AL

Some of the careers computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Information Security Analysts 37% $89,410
Computer Network Support Specialists 13% $56,160
Computer and Information Systems Managers 12% $119,120
Database Administrators 10% $80,660
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 6% $72,640
Computer Network Architects 4% $102,540

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance.

Major Annual Graduates in AL
IT Project Management 8
Information Technology Management 7
Computer Support Specialist 3
Network Administration 1

View all majors related to Computer & IS Security

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