College Factual  by our College Data Analytics Team
       Unbiased Factual Guarantee

2024 Best Computer & IS Security Schools

253 Colleges in the United States
22,829 Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Degrees Awarded
Ranked #50 in popularity, computer & is security is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

College Factual looked at 253 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Computer & IS Security Schools ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 22,829 degrees in computer & is security to qualified students.

Jump to one of the following sections: * Degree-Level Rankings

Choosing a Great Computer & IS Security School

Best Computer & IS Security Schools Your choice of computer & is security school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for computer & is security schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Pick Your Computer & IS Security Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
Bachelor's Degrees in Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
Master's Degrees in Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
Doctor's Degrees in Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance

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 Schools list to help you make the college decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

In addition to College Factual's rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don't forget it.

More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.


 

Best Schools for Computer & IS Security in the United States

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance degrees they offer, see the list below. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Top Schools in Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance

1
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In PA
79 Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Degrees Awarded

Carnegie Mellon University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in computer & is security. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #9 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Carnegie Mellon is a great university overall.

There were about 79 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at Carnegie Mellon in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in computer & is security from Carnegie Mellon University

2
NYU crest
New York University
New York, NY
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In NY
50 Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Degrees Awarded

New York University is a good choice for students pursuing a degree in computer & is security. Located in the large city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #27 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means NYU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 50 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at NYU in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in computer & is security from New York University

3
Georgetown crest
Georgetown University
Washington, DC
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In DC

It is hard to beat Georgetown University if you wish to pursue a degree in computer & is security. Located in the large city of Washington, Georgetown is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #15 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Georgetown is a great university overall.

There were roughly 25 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at Georgetown in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in computer & is security from Georgetown University

4
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In GA
47 Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Degrees Awarded

Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus is a good decision for students interested in a degree in computer & is security. Located in the large city of Atlanta, Georgia Tech is a public school with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #24 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Georgia Tech is a great school overall.

There were about 47 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at Georgia Tech in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in computer & is security from Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus

5
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In MO
35 Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Degrees Awarded

Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #17 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means WUSTL is a great university overall.

There were roughly 35 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at WUSTL in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in computer & is security from Washington University in St Louis

6
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In DC
227 Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Degrees Awarded

GWU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Washington. A Best Colleges rank of #49 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means GWU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 227 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at GWU in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in computer & is security from George Washington University

7
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In MD
73 Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Degrees Awarded

Johns Hopkins is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Baltimore. A Best Colleges rank of #23 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Johns Hopkins is a great university overall.

There were roughly 73 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at Johns Hopkins in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in computer & is security from Johns Hopkins University

8
Hennepin Technical College crest
Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park, MN
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
10th Most Popular In MN
30.0% Growth in Graduates

Located in the suburb of Brooklyn Park, Hennepin Technical College is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 5th out of 52 colleges for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.

There were roughly 10 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at Hennepin Technical College in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in computer & is security from Hennepin Technical College

9
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In UT
16.7% Growth in Graduates

BYU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Provo. A Best Colleges rank of #100 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means BYU is a great university overall.

There were about 24 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at BYU in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in computer & is security from Brigham Young University - Provo

10
WGU crest
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In UT
1,974 Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Degrees Awarded

WGU is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Salt Lake City. This university ranks 2nd out of 13 colleges for overall quality in the state of Utah.

There were approximately 1974 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at WGU in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in computer & is security from Western Governors University

11
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In WI
4.3% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large city of Madison, Madison College is a public college with a fairly large student population. This college ranks 8th out of 46 colleges for overall quality in the state of Wisconsin.

There were approximately 23 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at Madison College in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in computer & is security from Madison Area Technical College

12
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
16th Most Popular In TX

Located in the large suburb of Dallas, SMU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #73 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means SMU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 4 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at SMU in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in computer & is security from Southern Methodist University

13
Champlain crest
Champlain College
Burlington, VT
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In VT
232 Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Degrees Awarded

Champlain is a small private not-for-profit college located in the small city of Burlington. This college ranks 3rd out of 11 schools for overall quality in the state of Vermont.

There were approximately 232 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at Champlain in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in computer & is security from Champlain College

14
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In MA
61.9% Growth in Graduates

Northeastern is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Boston. A Best Colleges rank of #59 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Northeastern is a great university overall.

There were approximately 21 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at Northeastern in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in computer & is security from Northeastern University

15
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In TX
83 Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Degrees Awarded

Located in the medium-sized city of Waco, TSTC is a public college with a fairly large student population. This college ranks 8th out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were about 83 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at TSTC in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in computer & is security from Texas State Technical College

16
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In WV
441 Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Degrees Awarded

Located in the town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 28 schools for overall quality in the state of West Virginia.

There were roughly 441 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at American Military University in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in computer & is security from American Public University System

17
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In OH
90 Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Degrees Awarded

UC is a fairly large public university located in the city of Cincinnati. This university ranks 5th out of 96 schools for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were roughly 90 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at UC in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in computer & is security from University of Cincinnati - Main Campus

18
Drexel crest
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In PA
64 Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #125 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Drexel is a great university overall.

There were approximately 64 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at Drexel in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in computer & is security from Drexel University

19
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In TX
135 Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Degrees Awarded

Collin County Community College District is a fairly large public college located in the medium-sized suburb of McKinney. This college ranks 22nd out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were approximately 135 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at Collin County Community College District in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in computer & is security from Collin County Community College District

20
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In WI
7.7% Growth in Graduates

FVTC is a large public college located in the suburb of Appleton. This college ranks 21st out of 46 schools for overall quality in the state of Wisconsin.

There were about 26 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at FVTC in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in computer & is security from Fox Valley Technical College

21
GTC crest
Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville, GA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In GA
338 Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Degrees Awarded

Located in the suburb of Lawrenceville, GTC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. This college ranks 7th out of 68 colleges for overall quality in the state of Georgia.

There were approximately 338 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at GTC in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in computer & is security from Gwinnett Technical College

22
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In MD
315 Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Degrees Awarded

Located in the large suburb of Arnold, AACC is a public college with a large student population. This college ranks 8th out of 36 schools for overall quality in the state of Maryland.

There were approximately 315 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at AACC in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in computer & is security from Anne Arundel Community College

23
Graduate Certificate Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In NJ

Stevens is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Hoboken. A Best Colleges rank of #64 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Stevens is a great school overall.

There were approximately 14 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at Stevens in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in computer & is security from Stevens Institute of Technology

24
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MD
1,279 Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Degrees Awarded

UMGC is a very large public university located in the large suburb of Adelphi. This university ranks 3rd out of 36 colleges for overall quality in the state of Maryland.

There were about 1279 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at UMGC in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in computer & is security from University of Maryland Global Campus

24
U Miami crest
University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
17th Most Popular In FL
66.7% Growth in Graduates

Located in the small city of Coral Gables, U Miami is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #91 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means U Miami is a great university overall.

There were approximately 3 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at U Miami in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in computer & is security from University of Miami

Rest of the Top Best Computer & IS Security Schools

26
27
28
29
30
Bentley crest
Bentley University
Waltham, MA
31
32

33

34
Wilmington University crest
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE
35
DePaul crest
DePaul University
Chicago, IL
36
37

 

Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional great schools for Computer & IS Security students that almost earned our Best Computer & IS Security Schools award.

Rank College Location
38 Minneapolis Community and Technical College Minneapolis, MN
39 Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College Shell Lake, WI
40 The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX
41 University of Delaware Newark, DE
42 Marymount University Arlington, VA
43 Portland Community College Portland, OR
44 Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA
45 Western Technical College La Crosse, WI
46 Capella University Minneapolis, MN
47 Syracuse University Syracuse, NY
48 Waukesha County Technical College Pewaukee, WI
49 George Mason University Fairfax, VA
50 Florida State College at Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL

Computer & IS Security by Region

View the Best Computer & IS Security Schools for a specific region near you.

Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Other U.S. Territories
Great Lakes

View All Rankings >

One of 6 majors within the Information Technology area of study, Computer & IS Security has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Network & System Administration/Administrator 5,501
Information Technology Management 4,009
Computer Support Specialist 3,176
System, Networking, & LAN/WAN Management/Manager 2,077
Information Technology Project Management 2,076
Web/Multimedia Management & Webmaster 887

View All Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Related Majors >

Notes and References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Popular Reports

College Rankings
Best by Location
Degree Guides by Major
Graduate Programs

Compare Your School Options