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Master’s Degrees in Computer & IS Security

5,574 Yearly Graduations
23% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 190 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a master's degree in computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance. This degree is more popular with male students, and about 35% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 17.7% 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

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5,574 students earned their master's degree in computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance. This makes it the 5th most popular master's degree 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 Master’s Degrees

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue master's degrees in computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance. About 76.6% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 4,272
Women 1,302
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The racial-ethnic distribution of computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 364
Black or African American 928
Hispanic or Latino 475
White 2,112
International Students 984
Other Races/Ethnicities 711
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There are 190 colleges that offer a master’s degree in computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, Utah
896 Yearly Graduations
9% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance students seekinga master's degree is Western Governors University. Each year, around 147,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,162 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,500 per year. The computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance program at Western Governors University awarded 896 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 9% were women.

808 Yearly Graduations
28% Women
54% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Maryland Global Campus. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 808 people received their master's degree in computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance from UMGC. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 28% were women.

#3

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, Kentucky
426 Yearly Graduations
20% Women
2% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of the Cumberlands is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance. Each year, around 19,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,875 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,282 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 426 people received their master's degree in computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance from Cumberlands. About 20% of this group were women, and 2% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Wilmington University

New Castle, Delaware
156 Yearly Graduations
46% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Wilmington University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance. Roughly 14,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,000 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 156 people received their master's degree in computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance from Wilmington University. About 46% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

American Public University System

Charles Town, West Virginia
149 Yearly Graduations
17% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

American Public University System comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 149 master's degrees were handed out to computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance majors at American Military University. About 17% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia
144 Yearly Graduations
31% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

George Washington University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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, 144 people received their master's degree in computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance from GWU. About 31% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, Arizona
135 Yearly Graduations
19% Women
56% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Grand Canyon University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance. Each year, around 103,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,401 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,621 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 135 master's degrees were handed out to computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance majors at Grand Canyon University. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 19% were women.

#8

Bellevue University

Bellevue, Nebraska
91 Yearly Graduations
23% Women
33% 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 master's degree is Bellevue University. Each year, around 13,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,980 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 91 master's degrees were handed out to computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance majors at Bellevue University. About 23% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

Purdue University Global

Indianapolis, Indiana
86 Yearly Graduations
15% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance majors who are seeking their master's degree is Purdue University Global. Each year, around 43,900 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 $8,730 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 86 people received their master's degree in computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance from Purdue University Global. Of these students, 15% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

National University

La Jolla, California
85 Yearly Graduations
20% Women
52% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

National University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance. Roughly 18,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,480 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 85 master's degrees were handed out to computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance majors at National University. About 20% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

DePaul University

Chicago, Illinois
82 Yearly Graduations
27% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

DePaul University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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 $41,361 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,951 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 82 people received their master's degree in computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance from DePaul. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women.

#12

Capella University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
81 Yearly Graduations
31% Women
46% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Capella University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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, 81 master's degrees were handed out to computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance majors at Capella University. Of these students, 31% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
79 Yearly Graduations
20% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance majors who are seeking their master's degree is Carnegie Mellon University. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,441 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 79 people received their master's degree in computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance from Carnegie Mellon. Of these students, 20% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland
72 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Johns Hopkins University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,720 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 72 master's degrees were handed out to computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance majors at Johns Hopkins. Of these students, 33% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

Fordham University

Bronx, New York
72 Yearly Graduations
28% Women
58% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Fordham University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance. Each year, around 16,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,730 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,112 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 72 master's degrees were handed out to computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance majors at Fordham U. About 28% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

71 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Washington - Tacoma Campus is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance. Each year, around 5,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 71 master's degrees were handed out to computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance majors at UW Tacoma. Of these students, 25% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
57 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Temple University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance. Each year, around 37,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,488 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,388 per year. The computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance program at Temple University awarded 57 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.

#18

University of Dallas

Irving, Texas
56 Yearly Graduations
34% Women
61% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Dallas comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance. Each year, around 2,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,326 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,750 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 56 people received their master's degree in computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance from UD. Of these students, 34% were women and 61% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

ECPI University

Virginia Beach, Virginia
54 Yearly Graduations
20% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

ECPI University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance. Roughly 14,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,424 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,960 per year. The computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance program at ECPI University awarded 54 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.

#20

New York University

New York, New York
50 Yearly Graduations
32% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

New York University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. The computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance program at New York University awarded 50 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 32% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Information Technology Management 2,656
IT Project Management 869
Network Administration 54
System, Networking & LAN/WAN 27
Web/Multimedia Management 1

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.

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