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Computer & IS Security Schools in Georgia

In <nil>, 1,529 students earned their Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance degrees in GA.

A Computer & IS Security major is the 4th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Computer & IS Security Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 564
Associate Degree 304
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 270
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 270
Master’s Degree 207
Bachelor’s Degree 159
Post-Master’s Certificate 25
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 25

Gender Distribution

In Georgia, 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 Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.0%
  • Black or African American: 28.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.5%
  • White: 46.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.1%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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Jobs for Computer & IS Security Grads in Georgia

There are 43,230 people in the state and 1,309,860 people in the nation working in computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance jobs.

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Wages for Computer & IS Security Jobs in Georgia

A typical salary for a computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance grad in the state is $92,090, compared to a typical salary of $92,030 nationwide.

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

#1

Gwinnett Technical College

Lawrenceville
103 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,004 Total Students

In their early career, GTC grads earn an average salary of $34,693. 22% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,705 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $13,041. The student loan default rate of 6.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
18,972 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $39,951 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 75%. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
43,859 Total Students

A typical student attending Georgia Tech will pay a net price of $14,820. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,980 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,236 a year. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,068. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
42,899 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. The 1.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
8,961 Total Students

95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 67%.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,326 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $4,038. The student loan default rate is 3.90% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,289 after earning their degree at this institution.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,383 Total Students

A typical student attending Atlanta Area Tech will pay a net price of $319. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,358 after earning their degree at this institution. 93% of students get financical aid.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,705 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,683 a year.

Computer & IS Security Careers in GA

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

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Information Security Analysts 23% $90,600
Computer and Information Systems Managers 13% $136,190
Database Administrators 10% $92,020
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 6% $82,930
Computer Network Support Specialists 6% $68,530
Computer Network Architects 5% $114,350

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Network Administration 258
IT Project Management 114
Web/Multimedia Management 56
Computer Support Specialist 38
Information Technology Management 8

View all majors related to Computer & IS Security

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