Computer & IS Security Schools in Alabama

In 2020-2021, 159 students earned their Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance degrees in AL.

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	71
Bachelor’s Degree	63
Postbaccalaureate Certificate	23
Post-Master’s Certificate	23
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year	2
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year	2
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks	2

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 4.4%
• Black or African American: 18.9%
• Hispanic or Latino: 1.9%
• White: 52.8%
• Non-Resident Alien: 7.5%
• Other Races: 14.5%

Jobs for Computer & IS Security Grads in Alabama

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

Wages for Computer & IS Security Jobs in Alabama

Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance grads earn an average of $83,580 in the state and $92,030 nationwide.

Most Popular Computer & IS Security Programs in AL

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

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

Related Majors in Alabama

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

View Nationwide Computer & IS Security Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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