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Computer & IS Security Schools in Massachusetts

346 Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

A Computer & IS Security major is the 7th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Computer & IS Security Majors in Massachusetts

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 111
Bachelor’s Degree 72
Associate Degree 59
Post-Master’s Certificate 56
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 56
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 46
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.7%
  • Black or African American: 9.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.5%
  • White: 41.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 18.5%
  • Other Races: 14.2%
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Jobs for Computer & IS Security Grads in Massachusetts

There are 42,460 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 Massachusetts

In this state, computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance grads earn an average of $98,620. Nationwide, they make an average of $92,030.

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There are 11 colleges in Massachusetts that offer computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge
52 Degrees in Major Awarded
97% Graduation Rate
31,345 Total Students

The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at Harvard. This private institution charges an average net price of $13,259. 87% of the teachers are full time.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,918 Total Students

In their early career, Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network grads earn an average salary of $71,049. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.50%.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,020 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 3.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $31,807 after graduation.

#4

Boston College

Chestnut Hill
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
15,577 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
28,167 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $71,049 after graduation. An average student at Northeastern will pay a net price of $34,255. 82% of students get financical aid.

#6

Elms College

Chicopee
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
1,379 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. 26% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $21,655.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,916 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $36,442 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. A typical student attending Quinsigamond Community College will pay a net price of $8,260.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
5,158 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $39,437. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $83,822 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 62% are considered full time.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,770 Total Students

76% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $8,370. 49% of the teachers are full time.

#10

Cape Cod Community College

West Barnstable
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,510 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $8,661. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,574 after earning their degree at this institution.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
17,597 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,071. The average student takes 4.45 years to complete their degree at UMass Lowell. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

Computer & IS Security Careers in MA

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

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Information Security Analysts 25% $103,740
Computer and Information Systems Managers 11% $147,030
Database Administrators 10% $97,880
Computer Network Architects 9% $121,050
Computer Network Support Specialists 8% $78,090
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 5% $86,770

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Web/Multimedia Management 63
Information Technology Management 44
Computer Support Specialist 8
Network Administration 4
System, Networking & LAN/WAN 4
IT Project Management 2

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