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Computer & IS Security Schools in Massachusetts

323 students earned Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance degrees in Massachusetts in the 2020-2021 year.

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 87
Associate Degree 68
Post-Master’s Certificate 61
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 61
Bachelor’s Degree 56
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 51
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 51
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 51

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: 9.6%
  • Black or African American: 7.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.9%
  • White: 48.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.9%
  • Other Races: 10.5%
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Jobs for Computer & IS Security Grads in Massachusetts

42,460 people in the state and 1,309,860 in the nation are employed in jobs related to computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance.

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Wages for Computer & IS Security Jobs in Massachusetts

Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance grads earn an average of $98,620 in the state and $92,030 nationwide.

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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
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 72% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at Harvard.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,310 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The student loan default rate is 1.50% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $65,632 a year.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,327 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,867. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.00%.

#4

Boston College

Chestnut Hill
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
14,934 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. 56% of students get financical aid.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
22,905 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $29,714. 82% of students get financical aid.

#6

Elms College

Chicopee
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
1,355 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,321. Graduates earn an average $38,562 after graduation.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,942 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,368.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
5,177 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $78,514 a year.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,715 Total Students

76% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#10

Cape Cod Community College

West Barnstable
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,710 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 24% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 78% of students receive it. In their early career, Cape Cod Community College grads earn an average salary of $31,840.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
18,150 Total Students

91% of students get financical aid. 64% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,874 a year.

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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