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Computer & IS Security Schools in Mississippi

In <nil>, 64 students earned their Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance degrees in MS.

As a degree choice, Computer & IS Security is the 5th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Computer & IS Security Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 30
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 29
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 29
Master’s Degree 5

Gender Distribution

In Mississippi, 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 Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.7%
  • Black or African American: 14.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.7%
  • White: 62.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 14.1%
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Jobs for Computer & IS Security Grads in Mississippi

In this state, there are 4,580 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 Mississippi

A typical salary for a computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance grad in the state is $75,000, compared to a typical salary of $92,030 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Mississippi that offer computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,802 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. A typical student attending Hinds Community College will pay a net price of $2,622. 40% of the teachers are full time.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,277 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,934. In their early career, EMCC grads earn an average salary of $26,537. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,219 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 58%. This public school has an average net price of $5,215. The 7.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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Mississippi State University

Mississippi State
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
23,086 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,950 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,837 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,124 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,483.

Computer & IS Security Careers in MS

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

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Information Security Analysts 20% $63,040
Computer and Information Systems Managers 8% $90,490
Computer Network Support Specialists 7% $48,560
Database Administrators 6% $67,760
Computer Network Architects 6% $87,960
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 4% $70,480

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
System, Networking & LAN/WAN 6
Computer Support Specialist 1

View all majors related to Computer & IS Security

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