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Computer & IS Security Schools in Washington

In 2020-2021, 964 students earned their Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance degrees in WA.

In this state, Computer & IS Security is the 4th most popular major out of a total 26 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Computer & IS Security Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 487
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 487
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 487
Bachelor’s Degree 204
Associate Degree 141
Master’s Degree 102
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 30
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 30

Gender Distribution

In Washington, 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 Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.3%
  • Black or African American: 5.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.2%
  • White: 48.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.6%
  • Other Races: 20.3%
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Jobs for Computer & IS Security Grads in Washington

There are 37,120 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 Washington

Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance grads earn an average of $104,700 in the state and $92,030 nationwide.

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

90 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
11,174 Total Students

In their early career, CWU grads earn an average salary of $45,565. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.44 years.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
5,364 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,968 a year. This public school has an average net price of $9,469. 78% of the teachers are full time.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,493 Total Students

A typical student attending GRC will pay a net price of $9,323. In their early career, GRC grads earn an average salary of $38,664. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,745 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 67% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,591 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,488. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. 77% of students get financical aid.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,719 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 65% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,572 a year. This public school has an average net price of $6,436.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
15,197 Total Students

In their early career, WWU grads earn an average salary of $43,620. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $17,070.

#8

Highline College

Des Moines
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,829 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. 48% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 7.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#9

Peninsula College

Port Angeles
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,727 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 81% get financial aid. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,167 after earning their degree at this institution.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,545 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 60% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $8,168. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Computer & IS Security Careers in WA

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

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Computer and Information Systems Managers 46% $148,060
Information Security Analysts 43% $105,080
Database Administrators 32% $109,030
Computer Network Support Specialists 29% $74,380
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 28% $89,430
Computer Network Architects 21% $99,410

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
System, Networking & LAN/WAN 124
Information Technology Management 101
Computer Support Specialist 63
Network Administration 49
Web/Multimedia Management 23
IT Project Management 8

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