2027 Best Computer & IS Security Associate’s Degree Schools
Computer & IS Security programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
College Factual analyzed 209 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best computer & is security schools.
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Best Schools for Computer & IS Security in the United States
These are the top schools for a associate’s degree in computer & is security, based on student outcomes and program quality.
Top Schools in Computer & IS Security
No school ranked higher than Northern Virginia Community College this year for computer & is security. Set in the suburb of Annandale, Northern Virginia Community College is a very large public institution. About 605 computer & is security degrees were awarded at Northern Virginia Community College in the most recent year. Computer & Is Security graduates of Northern Virginia Community College earn a median of $54,742 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $12,500 to complete this degree.
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Joliet Junior College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in computer & is security, landing the #2 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Joliet. Joliet Junior College awarded about 37 computer & is security degrees in the most recent data year. Computer & Is Security graduates of Joliet Junior College earn a median of $40,118 early in their careers. Joliet Junior College graduates carry a median of $11,995 in student loans.
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A rank of #3 makes Whatcom Community College one of the top schools for computer & is security. Set in the city of Bellingham, Whatcom Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 21 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at Whatcom Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer & is security degree recipients from Whatcom Community College generally make around $51,466. Whatcom Community College graduates carry a median of $17,510 in student loans.
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A rank of #4 makes Fox Valley Technical College one of the top schools for computer & is security. Fox Valley Technical College is a large public school located in the suburb of Appleton. There were roughly 43 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at Fox Valley Technical College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer & is security degree recipients from Fox Valley Technical College generally make around $43,909. Typical student debt for the program is $13,375.
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Des Moines Area Community College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in computer & is security, landing the #5 spot this year. Des Moines Area Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Ankeny. There were roughly 29 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at Des Moines Area Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer & is security degree from Des Moines Area Community College earn around $66,093 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $17,694 to complete this degree.
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American Public University System came in at #6 for computer & is security this year. Located in the town of Charles Town, American Public University System is a very large private for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 47%. About 25 computer & is security degrees were awarded at American Public University System in the most recent year. Students who receive their computer & is security degree from American Public University System earn around $70,995 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $14,556 to complete this degree.
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Suffolk County Community College placed #7 among the best computer & is security schools. Set in the suburb of Selden, Suffolk County Community College is a very large public institution. Suffolk County Community College awarded about 37 computer & is security degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer & is security degree recipients from Suffolk County Community College generally make around $35,667. Suffolk County Community College graduates carry a median of $11,246 in student loans.
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College Of Southern Nevada came in at #8 for computer & is security this year. Located in the city of Las Vegas, College Of Southern Nevada is a very large public university. About 58 computer & is security degrees were awarded at College Of Southern Nevada in the most recent year. Students who receive their computer & is security degree from College Of Southern Nevada earn around $35,850 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $9,980 to complete this degree.
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Montgomery College landed the #9 spot for computer & is security this year. Set in the city of Rockville, Montgomery College is a very large public institution. Montgomery College awarded about 98 computer & is security degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer & is security degree recipients from Montgomery College generally make around $24,833. Typical student debt for the program is $11,230.
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Madison Area Technical College earned the #10 position for computer & is security this year. This large public university is located in the city of Madison. Madison Area Technical College awarded about 49 computer & is security degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer & is security degree from Madison Area Technical College earn around $54,784 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $19,250 to complete this degree.
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Anne Arundel Community College came in at #11 for computer & is security this year. Set in the suburb of Arnold, Anne Arundel Community College is a large public institution. About 56 computer & is security degrees were awarded at Anne Arundel Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the computer & is security program make about $59,894 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $16,926 to complete this degree.
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Renton Technical College earned the #12 position for computer & is security this year. Renton Technical College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Renton. Renton Technical College awarded about 11 computer & is security degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer & is security program make about $80,411 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,582.
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College Of Southern Maryland ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best computer & is security schools. Located in the rural area of La Plata, College Of Southern Maryland is a moderately-sized public university. About 57 computer & is security degrees were awarded at College Of Southern Maryland in the most recent year. Graduates of the computer & is security program make about $51,719 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,728.
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Florida State College At Jacksonville landed the #14 spot for computer & is security this year. Set in the city of Jacksonville, Florida State College At Jacksonville is a very large public institution. About 33 computer & is security degrees were awarded at Florida State College At Jacksonville in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, computer & is security degree recipients from Florida State College At Jacksonville generally make around $47,420. Students borrow a median of $15,042 to complete this degree.
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Prince Georges Community College landed the #15 spot for computer & is security this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Largo. Prince Georges Community College awarded about 72 computer & is security degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer & is security degree recipients from Prince Georges Community College generally make around $44,587. Students borrow a median of $16,185 to complete this degree.
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University Of The Cumberlands earned the #16 position for computer & is security this year. Set in the town of Williamsburg, University Of The Cumberlands is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of The Cumberlands awarded about 202 computer & is security degrees in the most recent data year. Computer & Is Security graduates of University Of The Cumberlands earn a median of $50,547 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,868 to complete this degree.
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Southern New Hampshire University earned the #17 position for computer & is security this year. Located in the suburb of Manchester, Southern New Hampshire University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Southern New Hampshire University graduates 44% of students within six years. There were roughly 348 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at Southern New Hampshire University in the most recent data year. Computer & Is Security graduates of Southern New Hampshire University earn a median of $53,211 early in their careers. Southern New Hampshire University graduates carry a median of $29,103 in student loans.
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Germanna Community College landed the #18 spot for computer & is security this year. Set in the rural area of Locust Grove, Germanna Community College is a large public institution. Germanna Community College awarded about 77 computer & is security degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer & is security degree from Germanna Community College earn around $41,880 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $10,999 to complete this degree.
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Columbia Basin College ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best computer & is security schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of Pasco. There were roughly 42 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at Columbia Basin College in the most recent data year. Computer & Is Security graduates of Columbia Basin College earn a median of $59,559 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $18,618.
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Moraine Park Technical College came in at #20 for computer & is security this year. Located in the city of Fond du Lac, Moraine Park Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 25 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at Moraine Park Technical College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer & is security degree from Moraine Park Technical College earn around $39,552 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,874.
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Portland Community College landed the #21 spot for computer & is security this year. Portland Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Portland. Portland Community College awarded about 42 computer & is security degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer & is security degree recipients from Portland Community College generally make around $49,580. Typical student debt for the program is $20,648.
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Waukesha County Technical College ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best computer & is security schools. Waukesha County Technical College is a large public school located in the suburb of Pewaukee. There were roughly 29 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at Waukesha County Technical College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer & is security degree from Waukesha County Technical College earn around $46,450 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $17,500 to complete this degree.
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Northeast Wisconsin Technical College came in at #23 for computer & is security this year. This large public university is located in the city of Green Bay. About 12 computer & is security degrees were awarded at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College in the most recent year. Graduates of the computer & is security program make about $42,016 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $14,997 to complete this degree.
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Lorain County Community College earned the #24 position for computer & is security this year. Located in the suburb of Elyria, Lorain County Community College is a large public university. About 13 computer & is security degrees were awarded at Lorain County Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the computer & is security program make about $40,095 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $17,611 to complete this degree.
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Clover Park Technical College placed #25 among the best computer & is security schools. Located in the city of Lakewood, Clover Park Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 37 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at Clover Park Technical College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer & is security degree from Clover Park Technical College earn around $41,752 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,405.
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Rest of the Top 50 Computer & IS Security Schools
Not far behind, these schools also delivered a strong computer & is security education:
Honorable Mentions
These schools earned honorable mentions for computer & is security:
- #51 — Rockland Community College · Suffern, NY
- #52 — Arkansas Tech University · Russellville, AR
- #53 — Augusta Technical College · Augusta, GA
- #54 — Santa Fe College · Gainesville, FL
- #55 — Glendale Community College Glendale Az · Glendale, AZ
- #56 — Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College · Rice Lake, WI
- #57 — Chandler Gilbert Community College · Chandler, AZ
- #58 — Ecpi University · Virginia Beach, VA
- #59 — St Petersburg College · St. Petersburg, FL
- #60 — The University Of Montana · Missoula, MT
Other Computer & IS Security Degree Levels
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 209 schools evaluated.
- 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
