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3,655 Yearly Graduations
21% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 309 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer an associate degree in computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance. This degree is more popular with male students, and about 45% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 2.6% of computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Majors

In 2020-2021, 3,655 earned their associate degree in computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance. This makes it the 4th most popular associate 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
Bachelor’s Degree 6,403
Master’s Degree 5,574
Basic Certificate 4,441
Associate Degree 3,655
Undergraduate Certificate 1,413
Graduate Certificate 1,228
Doctor’s Degree 115

Earnings of Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Majors With Associate Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance majors who have their associate degree is not available.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue associate degrees in computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance. About 79.3% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 2,897
Women 758
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The racial-ethnic distribution of computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 298
Black or African American 614
Hispanic or Latino 541
White 1,813
International Students 95
Other Races/Ethnicities 294
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There are 309 colleges that offer an associate degree in computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Northern Virginia Community College

Annandale, Virginia
345 Yearly Graduations
26% Women
65% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Northern Virginia Community College 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 associate degree. Roughly 52,800 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 345 people received their associate degree in computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance from Northern Virginia Community College. Of these students, 26% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Gwinnett Technical College

Lawrenceville, Georgia
103 Yearly Graduations
27% Women
61% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Gwinnett Technical College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance. Each year, around 8,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 103 people received their associate degree in computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance from GTC. Of these students, 27% were women and 61% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

Anne Arundel Community College

Arnold, Maryland
95 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Anne Arundel Community College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance. Roughly 11,900 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 95 people received their associate degree in computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance from AACC. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.

#4

Montgomery College

Rockville, Maryland
94 Yearly Graduations
28% Women
69% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Montgomery College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance. Each year, around 20,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance program at Montgomery College awarded 94 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 28% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Tidewater Community College

Norfolk, Virginia
84 Yearly Graduations
23% Women
49% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance majors who are seeking their associate degree is Tidewater Community College. Roughly 16,700 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 84 associate degrees were handed out to computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance majors at Tidewater Community College. About 23% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Tarrant County College District

Fort Worth, Texas
80 Yearly Graduations
23% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance majors who are seeking their associate degree is Tarrant County College District. Each year, around 43,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 80 associate degrees were handed out to computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance majors at Tarrant County College. Of these students, 23% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

79 Yearly Graduations
27% Women
58% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance majors who are seeking their associate degree is Community College of Baltimore County. Each year, around 17,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 79 associate degrees were handed out to computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance majors at CCBC. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women.

78 Yearly Graduations
21% Women
46% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas State Technical College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance. Each year, around 10,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance program at Texas State Technical College awarded 78 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 21% were women.

#9

Pensacola State College

Pensacola, Florida
66 Yearly Graduations
21% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance majors who are seeking their associate degree is Pensacola State College. Each year, around 9,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 66 people received their associate degree in computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance from Pensacola State. Of these students, 21% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

Asher College

Sacramento, California
62 Yearly Graduations
11% Women
68% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance majors who are seeking their associate degree is Asher College. Roughly 700 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 62 associate degrees were handed out to computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance majors at Asher College. Around 68% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 11% were women.

56 Yearly Graduations
18% Women
48% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Collin County Community College District is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance. Roughly 35,300 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 56 associate degrees were handed out to computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance majors at Collin County Community College District. Of these students, 18% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Florida State College at Jacksonville

Jacksonville, Florida
54 Yearly Graduations
19% Women
46% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance majors who are seeking their associate degree is Florida State College at Jacksonville. Roughly 22,300 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 54 people received their associate degree in computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance from FSCJ. Of these students, 19% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

SUNY Westchester Community College

Valhalla, New York
54 Yearly Graduations
20% Women
59% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance majors who are seeking their associate degree is SUNY Westchester Community College. Each year, around 10,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 54 associate degrees were handed out to computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance majors at SUNY Westchester Community College. About 20% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Augusta Technical College

Augusta, Georgia
53 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
66% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Augusta Technical College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance. Each year, around 3,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance program at Augusta Technical College awarded 53 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 66% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.

#15

St Petersburg College

Clearwater, Florida
47 Yearly Graduations
11% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance majors who are seeking their associate degree is St Petersburg College. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 47 associate degrees were handed out to computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance majors at SPC. About 11% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

Chattahoochee Technical College

Marietta, Georgia
47 Yearly Graduations
21% Women
49% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Chattahoochee Technical College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance. Each year, around 9,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 47 associate degrees were handed out to computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance majors at Chattahoochee Technical College. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 21% were women.

#15

Clover Park Technical College

Lakewood, Washington
47 Yearly Graduations
11% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Clover Park Technical College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance. Roughly 3,500 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 47 people received their associate degree in computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance from CPTC. About 11% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

45 Yearly Graduations
36% Women
96% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Prince George's Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. The computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance program at Prince George's Community College awarded 45 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 96% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women.

#19

Orange County Community College

Middletown, New York
43 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance majors who are seeking their associate degree is Orange County Community College. Roughly 5,800 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 43 people received their associate degree in computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance from SUNY Orange. About 40% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#20

Coastline Community College

Fountain Valley, California
39 Yearly Graduations
18% Women
64% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Coastline Community College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance. Roughly 8,800 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 39 people received their associate degree in computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance from Coastline Community College. Around 64% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 18% were women.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance that offer associate degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Network Administration 1,751
Computer Support Specialist 1,203
System, Networking & LAN/WAN 546
Web/Multimedia Management 188
Information Technology Management 173

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*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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

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