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Computer & IS Security Schools in Kentucky

520 Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 433
Bachelor’s Degree 40
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 24
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 24
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 24
Associate Degree 11
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 5
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 5

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: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 1.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.0%
  • White: 12.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 59.4%
  • Other Races: 23.8%
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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

Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance grads earn an average of $77,950 in the state and $92,030 nationwide.

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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
33% Graduation Rate
19,110 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,476. 99% of students get financical aid.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
9,449 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.00%. The average student takes 4.53 years to complete their degree at Murray State. 99% of students get financical aid.

#2

Sullivan University

Louisville
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,165 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $23,161. In their early career, Sullivan University grads earn an average salary of $29,692.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
22,211 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,828. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

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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