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Computer & IS Security Schools in Colorado

In 2020-2021, 250 students earned their Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance degrees in CO.

A Computer & IS Security major is the 5th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Computer & IS Security Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 160
Master’s Degree 40
Associate Degree 32
Post-Master’s Certificate 17
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 17
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In Colorado, 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 Colorado is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.6%
  • Black or African American: 10.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.2%
  • White: 54.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 21.2%
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Jobs for Computer & IS Security Grads in Colorado

35,210 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 Colorado

A typical salary for a computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance grad in the state is $91,410, compared to a typical salary of $92,030 nationwide.

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

137 Degrees in Major Awarded
23% Graduation Rate
28,244 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 31 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $17,203.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
19,086 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 6.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,313.

#3

Pikes Peak Community College

Colorado Springs
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,506 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.20%. The full-time teacher rate is 93%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,932 after earning their degree at this institution.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
12,380 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 59%. It takes the average student 4.57 years to graduate.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
7,839 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 7.60% which is lower than average. In their early career, CCU grads earn an average salary of $38,092. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
13,856 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
32,428 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years. This public school has an average net price of $18,679.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
6,310 Total Students

The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at Regis U. The student loan default rate of 3.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,001 Total Students

23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $37,760 after graduation. The 8.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,029 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 57% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $7,932. In their early career, Red Rocks Community College grads earn an average salary of $35,432.

Computer & IS Security Careers in CO

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

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Information Security Analysts 33% $98,090
Computer and Information Systems Managers 30% $153,780
Database Administrators 25% $92,260
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 20% $81,230
Computer Network Support Specialists 17% $69,980
Computer Network Architects 17% $113,970

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

Major Annual Graduates in CO
IT Project Management 74
Network Administration 2

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