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Computer & IS Security Schools in California

1,159 Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In this state, Computer & IS Security is the 4th most popular major out of a total 28 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Computer & IS Security Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 336
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 295
Master’s Degree 234
Post-Master’s Certificate 158
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 158
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 91
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 91
Bachelor’s Degree 45

Gender Distribution

In California, 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 California is as follows:

  • Asian: 13.8%
  • Black or African American: 10.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 30.0%
  • White: 34.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.0%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for Computer & IS Security Grads in California

In this state, there are 153,070 people employed in jobs related to a computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance degree, compared to 1,309,860 nationwide.

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Wages for Computer & IS Security Jobs in California

In this state, computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance grads earn an average of $100,890. Nationwide, they make an average of $92,030.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

204 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,787 Total Students

88% of the teachers are full time.

#2

National University

San Diego
85 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
17,135 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.76 years to graduate. 9% of the teachers are full time.

#3

Asher College

Sacramento
62 Degrees in Major Awarded
843 Total Students

90% of students get financical aid. In their early career, Asher College grads earn an average salary of $37,740. The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
9,041 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 84% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $63,652 a year. 50% of the teachers are full time.

#5

Coastline Community College

Fountain Valley
39 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,792 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $37,836 after graduation. 73% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
49,318 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $72,478 a year. This private school has an average net price of $25,972. Most students complete their degree in 4.17 years.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,956 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. The student loan default rate of 5.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $30,254 after graduation.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
25,540 Total Students

A typical student attending Mt. SAC will pay a net price of $3,605. Of all the students who attend this school, 72% get financial aid. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#9

Chaffey College

Rancho Cucamonga
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,688 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 23% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.80%.

#10

MiraCosta College

Oceanside
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,125 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,318. 26% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

Computer & IS Security Careers in CA

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

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Information Security Analysts 28% $109,200
Computer and Information Systems Managers 18% $167,150
Database Administrators 18% $101,240
Computer Network Architects 12% $123,690
Computer Network Support Specialists 12% $71,550
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 9% $93,810

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Information Technology Management 160
IT Project Management 140
Computer Support Specialist 89
System, Networking & LAN/WAN 35
Web/Multimedia Management 25
Network Administration 18

View all majors related to Computer & IS Security

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