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Computer & IS Security Schools in Virginia

In <nil>, 1,347 students earned their Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance degrees in VA.

As a degree choice, Computer & IS Security is the 3rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Computer & IS Security Majors in Virginia

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 552
Associate Degree 512
Master’s Degree 213
Post-Master’s Certificate 28
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 28
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 20
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 18
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 4
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 4

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, 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 Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 13.1%
  • Black or African American: 25.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.1%
  • White: 39.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.3%
  • Other Races: 9.1%
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Jobs for Computer & IS Security Grads in Virginia

There are 68,330 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 Virginia

A typical salary for a computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance grad in the state is $98,090, compared to a typical salary of $92,030 nationwide.

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

#1

ECPI University

Virginia Beach
420 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
12,466 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. An average student at ECPI University will pay a net price of $23,297. The student loan default rate is 3.40% which is lower than average.

345 Degrees in Major Awarded
49,560 Total Students

In their early career, Northern Virginia Community College grads earn an average salary of $40,036. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 28 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 61% get financial aid.

106 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
23,494 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.53 years to complete their degree at Old Dominion.

84 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,797 Total Students

In their early career, Tidewater Community College grads earn an average salary of $29,677. The student loan default rate of 4.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 63% of students receive it.

#5

Marymount University

Arlington
54 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
3,555 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.23 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 1.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,496 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $32,709 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 56% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $6,380.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,862 Total Students

47% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1. The 4.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
5,458 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,245 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
3,223 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.00 years to graduate. This private school has an average net price of $22,544. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,690 a year.

Computer & IS Security Careers in VA

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

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Information Security Analysts 41% $108,580
Database Administrators 15% $96,090
Computer and Information Systems Managers 14% $164,200
Computer Network Architects 11% $121,390
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 11% $89,350
Computer Network Support Specialists 9% $66,070

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Network Administration 467
IT Project Management 59
Computer Support Specialist 32
System, Networking & LAN/WAN 4

View all majors related to Computer & IS Security

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