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2023 Best Computer & IS Security Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in California

5 Ranked Colleges
210 Degrees Awarded
$33,500 Avg Cost*
Most Veteran Friendly in California for Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance for a Master's

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for veterans. College Factual has developed its “Most Veteran Friendly in California for Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance for a Master’s” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

In 2020-2021, 22,829 people earned their degree in computer and IS security, making the major the 50th most popular in the United States.

Across California, there were 1,144 computer and IS security graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in California for Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance for a Master’s” ranking analyzed 5 colleges that offered a degree in computer and IS security. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great computer and IS security programs and a strong support system for veterans and active service members.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as veteran satisfaction, veteran affordability, and overall quality of the computer and IS security program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Most Veteran Friendly in California for Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance for a Master’s

The colleges and universities below are the best for california master’s degree vets studying computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance.

Top 5 Best Computer & IS Security Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in California

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University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California

Out of the 5 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in California for Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Southern California landed the #1 spot on the list. University of Southern California is located in Los Angeles, California and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 29 masters’s computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance degrees to qualified students.

USC also made our “Best Computer & IS Security Master’s Degree Schools in California” list, coming in at #1.According to our most recent data, USC supports 46,287 students, and 1,311 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 862 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $20,487. In addition to receiving other benefits, 388 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 91%. 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.

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National University
La Jolla, California

Out of the 5 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in California for Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, National University landed the #2 spot on the list. National University is a private not-for-profit institution located in La Jolla, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 85 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

National University also took the #3 spot in our “Best Computer & IS Security Master’s Degree Schools in California” ranking.Of the 18,070 students enrolled at National University, 1 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $0. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

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University of San Diego
San Diego, California

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of San Diego. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in California for Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance for a Master’s list. USD is a private not-for-profit institution located in San Diego, California. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 40 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

USD not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Computer & IS Security Master’s Degree Schools in California” list.Of the 8,861 students enrolled at University of San Diego, 44 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 28 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $22,598. During this same period, 17 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% 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 University of San Diego Veteran Student Life Report

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend California State University - San Marcos. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in California for Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance for a Master’s list. California State University - San Marcos is a fairly large school located in San Marcos, California that handed out 12 masters’s computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at CSUSM, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Computer & IS Security Master’s Degree Schools in California” ranking.Of the 16,367 students enrolled at CSUSM, 3 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 3 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $2,056. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full CSUSM Veteran Student Life Report

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Out of the 5 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in California for Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, California State University - Dominguez Hills landed the #5 spot on the list. CSUDH is a fairly large school located in Carson, California that handed out 8 masters’s computer and information systems security / auditing / information assurance degrees in 2020-2021.

CSUDH did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Computer & IS Security Master’s Degree Schools in California” list.Of the 18,687 students enrolled at California State University - Dominguez Hills, 267 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 96 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,463. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% 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 veteran student life at CSUDH]](/colleges/california-state-university-dominguez-hills/student-life/veterans/)

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