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Major Overview for Computer and Information Systems Security

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Overview for Computer and Information Systems Security

A program that prepares individuals to assess the security needs of computer and network systems, recommend safeguard solutions, and manage the implementation and maintenance of security devices, systems, and procedures. Includes instruction in computer architecture, programming, and systems analysis; networking; telecommunications; cryptography; security system design; applicable law and regulations; risk assessment and policy analysis; contingency planning; user access issues; investigation techniques; and troubleshooting.

Careers for Computer and Information Systems Security Majors

A major in Computer and Information Systems Security is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Computer and Information Systems Security

Top 50 U.S. Colleges with the most degrees awarded of Computer and Information Systems Security among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded*/
Percentage
SelectivityCost*
ITT Technical Institute - Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
130
(65.3%)
Highly Selective$15,600
Westwood College - Denver North
Denver, CO
37
(11.5%)
Minimally Selective$14,071
Westwood College - Dupage
Woodridge, IL
34
(28.3%)
$14,945
ITT Technical Institute - Murray
Murray, UT
28
(73.7%)
$15,600
Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee
Okmulgee, OK
25
(59.5%)
Open Admissions$9,260
ITT Technical Institute - San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA
24
(48.0%)
Moderately Selective$15,600
ITT Technical Institute - San Diego
San Diego, CA
23
(46.0%)
$15,600
ITT Technical Institute - Earth City
Earth City, MO
23
(60.5%)
$15,600
ITT Technical Institute - Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM
22
(52.4%)
$16,680
ITT Technical Institute - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
22
(71.0%)
$15,600
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* The number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.