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Computer & IS Security Schools in Minnesota

In 2020-2021, 582 students earned their Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance degrees in MN.

A Computer & IS Security major is the 2nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Computer & IS Security Majors in Minnesota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 241
Master’s Degree 142
Associate Degree 79
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 55
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 55
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 55
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 26
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 26
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 26
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 21
Post-Master’s Certificate 21
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 18
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 18

Gender Distribution

In Minnesota, 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 Minnesota is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.8%
  • Black or African American: 17.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.0%
  • White: 40.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 18.9%
  • Other Races: 12.9%
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Jobs for Computer & IS Security Grads in Minnesota

There are 29,140 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 Minnesota

Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance grads earn an average of $91,110 in the state and $92,030 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Minnesota that offer computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Capella University

Minneapolis
211 Degrees in Major Awarded
38,930 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,621 a year. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 5.20% which is lower than average.

167 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
11,841 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 4.60% which is lower than average.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
7,552 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.77 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Graduates earn an average $49,771 after graduation.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
5,152 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $47,010 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 25% are considered full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#5

Century College

White Bear Lake
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,203 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.80%. 46% of the teachers are full time.

#6

Walden University

Minneapolis
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
49,695 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,712 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,482 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 53%. In their early career, Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus grads earn an average salary of $38,438. A typical student attending Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus will pay a net price of $11,719.

#8

Saint Paul College

Saint Paul
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,823 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 55% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,912 Total Students

90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 61% of the teachers are full time. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,429 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $12,908. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. In their early career, Minneapolis Community and Technical College grads earn an average salary of $30,841.

Computer & IS Security Careers in MN

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

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Information Security Analysts 24% $95,360
Computer Network Support Specialists 11% $59,610
Database Administrators 9% $90,100
Computer and Information Systems Managers 8% $138,310
Computer Network Architects 5% $108,640
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 4% $82,310

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

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Network Administration 149
Information Technology Management 63
IT Project Management 51
System, Networking & LAN/WAN 25
Computer Support Specialist 14
Web/Multimedia Management 3

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