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When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.
Computer & IS Security is the 50th most popular major in the country with 22,829 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.
Across the Far Western US region, there were 2,366 computer and IS security graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.
This year’s “Best Value Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking looked at 18 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in computer and IS security. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent computer and IS security programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.
When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the computer and IS security program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. See our ranking methodology to learn more.
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The colleges and universities below are the best for far western us region computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance students.
Top 18 Best Value Colleges for Computer & IS Security in the Far Western US Region
Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Clover Park Technical College landed the #1 spot on the list. Clover Park Technical College is a public institution located in Lakewood, Washington. The school has a small population, and it awarded 323 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
CPTC also took the #4 spot in our “Best Computer & IS Security Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for CPTC is $7,488 for Far Western US Region Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance students.
Full Clover Park Technical College Computer & IS Security Report
Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Columbia Basin College landed the #2 spot on the list. CBC is a medium-sized public school situated in Pasco, Washington. It awarded 53 ’s computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance degrees in 2020-2021.
CBC also made our “Best Computer & IS Security Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #10. The yearly cost to attend Columbia Basin College is $9,805 for Far Western US Region Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance students.
Full CBC Computer & IS Security Report
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Portland Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Portland Community College is a large school located in Portland, Oregon that handed out 56 ’s computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance degrees in 2020-2021.
Portland Community College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Computer & IS Security Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. It costs about $9,464 for far western us region computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance students per year to attend Portland Community College.
Read full report on Computer & IS Security at Portland Community College
Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Spokane Falls Community College landed the #4 spot on the list. Spokane, Washington is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance degrees to 30 students in 2020-2021.
Spokane Falls Community College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Computer & IS Security Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. The yearly cost to attend Spokane Falls Community College is $6,108 for Far Western US Region Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance students.
Full Spokane Falls Community College Computer & IS Security Report
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend National University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Schools in the Far Western US Region. Located in La Jolla, California, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 85 diplomas to qualified ’s computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance students in 2020-2021.
National University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Computer & IS Security Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. It costs about $20,722 for far western us region computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance students per year to attend National University.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Computer & IS Security at National University
Central Washington University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Schools in the Far Western US Region list. This fairly large school is located in Ellensburg, Washington, and it awarded 90 ’s computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance degrees in 2020-2021.
CWU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Computer & IS Security Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. The yearly cost to attend CWU is $16,514 for Far Western US Region Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance students.
Read more about Computer & IS Security at Central Washington University
Western Washington University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Bellingham, Washington is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance degrees to 22 students in 2020-2021.
WWU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Computer & IS Security Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. It costs about $17,070 for Far Western US Region Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance students per year to attend WWU.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Computer & IS Security at WWU
Lane Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Schools in the Far Western US Region list. This medium-sized school is located in Eugene, Oregon, and it awarded 5 ’s computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance degrees in 2020-2021.
Lane Community College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best Computer & IS Security Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. It costs about $8,233 for far western us region computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance students per year to attend Lane Community College.
Full Lane Community College Computer & IS Security Report
With a ranking of #9, San Diego State University did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Schools in the Far Western US Region list. San Diego, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance degrees to 2 students in 2020-2021.
SDSU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Computer & IS Security Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. It costs about $13,845 for Far Western US Region Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance students per year to attend SDSU.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 89%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.2% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Full San Diego State University Computer & IS Security Report
University of San Diego ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in San Diego, California, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 40 diplomas to qualified ’s computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance students in 2020-2021.
USD also took the #5 spot in our “Best Computer & IS Security Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for USD is $34,139 for far western us region computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance students.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.9% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read full report on Computer & IS Security at USD
With a ranking of #11, California State University - San Marcos did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Schools in the Far Western US Region list. This fairly large school is located in San Marcos, California, and it awarded 12 ’s computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance degrees in 2020-2021.
CSUSM not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Computer & IS Security Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. It costs about $13,218 for Far Western US Region Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance students per year to attend California State University - San Marcos.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Computer & IS Security at CSUSM
California Baptist University landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Best Value Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. California Baptist University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Riverside, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 5 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Cal Baptist not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Computer & IS Security Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for Cal Baptist is $26,719 for far western us region computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance students.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Full California Baptist University Computer & IS Security Report
California State University - Dominguez Hills came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. CSUDH is located in Carson, California and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 8 ’s computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance degrees to qualified students.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at CSUDH, the school also landed the #17 spot in our “Best Computer & IS Security Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for California State University - Dominguez Hills is $4,026 for far western us region computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance students.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read full report on Computer & IS Security at California State University - Dominguez Hills
With a ranking of #14, Oregon Institute of Technology did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Schools in the Far Western US Region list. This small school is located in Klamath Falls, Oregon, and it awarded 10 ’s computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance degrees in 2020-2021.
OIT also took the #12 spot in our “Best Computer & IS Security Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. It costs about $15,680 for far western us region computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance students per year to attend OIT.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Computer & IS Security at OIT
Hawaii Pacific University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Hawaii Pacific University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Honolulu, Hawaii. The school has a small population, and it awarded 5 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our far western us region computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance students list, Hawaii Pacific University has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Computer & IS Security Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Hawaii Pacific University is $29,484 for far western us region computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance students.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Computer & IS Security at Hawaii Pacific University
University of Washington - Tacoma Campus ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Schools in the Far Western US Region list. This medium-sized school is located in Tacoma, Washington, and it awarded 71 ’s computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at UW Tacoma, the school also landed the #18 spot in our “Best Computer & IS Security Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. It costs about $9,469 for Far Western US Region Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance students per year to attend University of Washington - Tacoma Campus.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read more about Computer & IS Security at University of Washington - Tacoma Campus
University of Washington - Bothell Campus landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Best Value Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Bothell, Washington, and it awarded 5 ’s computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance degrees in 2020-2021.
UW Bothell not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #19 on our “Best Computer & IS Security Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. It costs about $11,562 for Far Western US Region Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance students per year to attend University of Washington - Bothell Campus.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 89%.
Read more about Computer & IS Security at UW Bothell
University of Southern California did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #18. University of Southern California is a large school located in Los Angeles, California that handed out 29 ’s computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance degrees in 2020-2021.
USC also took the #1 spot in our “Best Computer & IS Security Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend University of Southern California is $32,569 for Far Western US Region Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance students.
With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 91%.
Full USC Computer & IS Security Report
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References
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
Read more about our data sources and methodologies
- *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
- Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.
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