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1,228 Yearly Graduations
27% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 128 schools in the United States where you can get your graduate certificate in computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance. This degree is more popular with male students, and about 39% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 7.1% 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, 1,228 earned their graduate certificate in computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance. This makes it the 1st most popular graduate certificate 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 Graduate Certificates

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

Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance students who are graduate certificate holders.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue graduate certificates in computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance. About 72.9% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 895
Women 333
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The racial-ethnic distribution of computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance graduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 83
Black or African American 241
Hispanic or Latino 101
White 569
International Students 87
Other Races/Ethnicities 147
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There are 128 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Naval Postgraduate School

Monterey, California
180 Yearly Graduations
19% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance students seekinga graduate certificate is Naval Postgraduate School. Each year, around 2,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 180 people received their graduate certificate in computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance from Naval Postgraduate School. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 19% were women.

174 Yearly Graduations
36% Women
51% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Phoenix - Arizona comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance. Roughly 89,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,153 per year. The computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance program at University of Phoenix - Arizona awarded 174 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 36% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

149 Yearly Graduations
35% Women
70% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Maryland Global Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance. Each year, around 58,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,344 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,072 per year. The computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance program at University of Maryland Global Campus awarded 149 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 70% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women.

#4

Sans Technology Institute

Bethesda, Maryland
140 Yearly Graduations
5% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Sans Technology Institute. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,875 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,750 per year. The computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance program at Sans Technology Institute awarded 140 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 5% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester, Pennsylvania
54 Yearly Graduations
13% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

West Chester University of Pennsylvania is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance. Each year, around 17,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 54 graduate certificates were handed out to computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance majors at WCUPA. About 13% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
52 Yearly Graduations
27% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Harvard University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 52 graduate certificates were handed out to computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance majors at Harvard. Of these students, 27% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York
39 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Syracuse University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance. Each year, around 21,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,616 per year. The computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance program at Syracuse University awarded 39 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.

#8

American Public University System

Charles Town, West Virginia
28 Yearly Graduations
32% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is American Public University System. Roughly 50,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,660 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 people received their graduate certificate in computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance from American Military University. Of these students, 32% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
23 Yearly Graduations
43% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Auburn University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance. Each year, around 30,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,080 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 graduate certificates were handed out to computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance majors at Auburn. About 43% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Towson University

Towson, Maryland
22 Yearly Graduations
27% Women
55% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Towson University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance. Each year, around 21,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,280 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 people received their graduate certificate in computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance from Towson. Of these students, 27% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Washington University in St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
20 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Washington University in St Louis is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance. Roughly 15,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,750 per year. The computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance program at Washington University in St Louis awarded 20 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 40% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia
18 Yearly Graduations
39% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

George Washington University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance. Roughly 27,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,894 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,850 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 people received their graduate certificate in computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance from GWU. Of these students, 39% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Hood College

Frederick, Maryland
18 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
11% 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 graduate certificate is Hood College. Roughly 2,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,820 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 graduate certificates were handed out to computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance majors at Hood. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.

#14

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, Michigan
17 Yearly Graduations
29% Women

Ferris State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance. Roughly 11,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,188 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,232 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 graduate certificates were handed out to computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance majors at Ferris.

#14

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
17 Yearly Graduations
53% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University at Buffalo. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their graduate certificate in computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance from University at Buffalo. About 53% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
17 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
59% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of North Carolina at Greensboro is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance. Roughly 19,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,219 per year. The computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance program at University of North Carolina at Greensboro awarded 17 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 47% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
13 Yearly Graduations
15% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

East Carolina University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance. Each year, around 28,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,452 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,749 per year. The computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance program at East Carolina University awarded 13 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 15% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

Utah Valley University

Orem, Utah
11 Yearly Graduations
9% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Utah Valley University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance. Each year, around 40,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,368 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,773 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their graduate certificate in computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance from UVU. About 9% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
11 Yearly Graduations
36% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Virginia - Main Campus. Each year, around 25,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,547 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,674 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 graduate certificates were handed out to computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance majors at University of Virginia. Of these students, 36% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

Capella University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
11 Yearly Graduations
36% Women
73% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Capella University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance. Each year, around 38,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,148 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,784 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 graduate certificates were handed out to computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance majors at Capella University. Around 73% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women.

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References

*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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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