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Computer & IS Security Schools in Virginia

In 2020-2021, 1,175 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
Associate Degree 472
Bachelor’s Degree 458
Master’s Degree 188
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 19
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 19
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 19
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 14
Post-Master’s Certificate 14
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 13
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 11
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 11

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: 11.6%
  • Black or African American: 24.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.8%
  • White: 40.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.7%
  • Other Races: 8.7%
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Jobs for Computer & IS Security Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 68,330 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 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
43% Graduation Rate
14,353 Total Students

In their early career, ECPI University grads earn an average salary of $34,780. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 40% of the teachers are full time.

345 Degrees in Major Awarded
52,873 Total Students

60% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 35% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending Northern Virginia Community College will pay a net price of $9,452.

106 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
24,286 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. 94% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.53 years to complete their degree at Old Dominion.

84 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,769 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,151 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 73% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

#5

Marymount University

Arlington
54 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
3,294 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. In their early career, Marymount grads earn an average salary of $50,242. It takes the average student 4.23 years to graduate.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,679 Total Students

The 8.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 61% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 31% are considered full time.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
1,947 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $33,245 after graduation. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,337 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,406. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 63% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
5,457 Total Students

A typical student attending Norfolk State will pay a net price of $15,657. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 76% of students receive it. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
4,797 Total Students

43% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 28 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 12%.

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

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