by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 28 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for computer & is security students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 1,145 master's degrees in computer & is security to qualified students.
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The computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for computer & is security students working on their master's degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Computer & IS Security Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list to help you make the college decision.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for computer & is security students seeking a a master's degree.
It is hard to beat Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus if you want to pursue a master's degree in computer & is security. Located in the city of Atlanta, Georgia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in computer & is security from Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus
Tulane University of Louisiana is a good option for students interested in a master's degree in computer & is security. Tulane is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of New Orleans.More information about a master’s in computer & is security from Tulane University of Louisiana
Marymount University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in computer & is security. Located in the city of Arlington, Marymount is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in computer & is security from Marymount University
Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in computer & is security needs to look into American Public University System. Located in the town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in computer & is security from American Public University System
GMU is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Fairfax.More information about a master’s in computer & is security from George Mason University
Located in the medium-sized city of Huntsville, UAH is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in computer & is security from University of Alabama in Huntsville
NUS Florida is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Fort Lauderdale.More information about a master’s in computer & is security from Nova Southeastern University
ECPI University is a large private for-profit university located in the large city of Virginia Beach.More information about a master’s in computer & is security from ECPI University
Located in the midsize city of Birmingham, UAB is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in computer & is security from University of Alabama at Birmingham
Located in the medium-sized city of Norfolk, Old Dominion is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in computer & is security from Old Dominion University
Explore the best computer & is security schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 422 | 137 |
| Georgia | 370 | 79 |
| North Carolina | 334 | 34 |
| Virginia | 331 | 188 |
| Tennessee | 313 | 2 |
| Kentucky | 268 | 433 |
| South Carolina | 260 | 5 |
| Alabama | 258 | 71 |
| Louisiana | 250 | 17 |
| Mississippi | 243 | 3 |
| Arkansas | 187 | 11 |
| West Virginia | 164 | 165 |
Computer & IS Security is one of 6 different types of Information Technology programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Technology Management | 1,681 |
| Information Technology Project Management | 140 |
| Network & System Administration/Administrator | 50 |
| System, Networking, & LAN/WAN Management/Manager | 10 |
