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Computer & IS Security Schools in Kentucky

673 students earned Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance degrees in Kentucky in the <nil> year.

In terms of popularity, Computer & IS Security is the 4th most popular major in the state out of a total 16 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Computer & IS Security Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 570
Bachelor’s Degree 39
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 34
Associate Degree 19
Post-Master’s Certificate 8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 8
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 3
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 3

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, 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 Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 1.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.7%
  • White: 13.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 64.9%
  • Other Races: 18.0%
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Jobs for Computer & IS Security Grads in Kentucky

In this state, there are 10,420 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 Kentucky

In this state, computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance grads earn an average of $77,950. Nationwide, they make an average of $92,030.

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There are 4 colleges in Kentucky that offer computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

426 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
19,272 Total Students

26% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. An average student at Cumberlands will pay a net price of $14,654.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
9,414 Total Students

The 2.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.53 years to complete their degree at Murray State. This public school has an average net price of $11,226.

#2

Sullivan University

Louisville
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,541 Total Students

97% of students get financical aid. 44% of the teachers are full time. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
22,140 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $17,744. The full-time teacher rate is 54%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

Computer & IS Security Careers in KY

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

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Computer Network Support Specialists 18% $55,820
Computer and Information Systems Managers 15% $113,960
Database Administrators 14% $76,050
Computer Network Architects 12% $72,810
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 7% $60,540

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Information Technology Management 1,661
Computer Support Specialist 17
IT Project Management 14
System, Networking & LAN/WAN 10

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