2024 Best Computer & IS Security Schools in the Southwest Region
24
Colleges in the Southwest Region
2,597
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Degrees Awarded
Computer & IS Security is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #50 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.
In 2024, College Factual analyzed 24 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Computer & IS Security Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 2,597 degrees in computer & is security to qualified students.
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Choosing a Great Computer & IS Security School
The computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Computer & IS Security rankings. For our Best Overall Computer & IS Security School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Computer & IS Security Rankings by Degree Level
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Computer & IS Security Schools in the Southwest Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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Best Schools for Computer & IS Security in the Southwest Region
The schools below may not offer all types of computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
16th
Most Popular In TX
Every student pursuing a degree in computer & is security has to take a look at Southern Methodist University. SMU is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Dallas. A Best Colleges rank of #73 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means SMU is a great university overall.
There were about 4 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at SMU in the most recent data year.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In TX
83
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Degrees Awarded
Texas State Technical College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in computer & is security. TSTC is a large public college located in the medium-sized city of Waco. A Best Colleges rank of #148 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means TSTC is a great college overall.
There were roughly 83 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at TSTC in the most recent year we have data available.
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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 great decision for students interested in a degree in computer & is security. Located in the medium-sized suburb of McKinney, Collin County Community College District is a public college with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #464 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Collin County Community College District is a great college overall.
There were roughly 135 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at Collin County Community College District in the most recent data year.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In TX
276
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Degrees Awarded
It's hard to beat Tarrant County College District if you want to pursue a degree in computer & is security. Located in the city of Fort Worth, Tarrant County College is a public college with a very large student population. This college ranks 35th out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.
There were roughly 276 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at Tarrant County College in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in computer & is security from Tarrant County College District
Graduate Certificate
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In AZ
707
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Degrees Awarded
Located in the large city of Phoenix, UOPX - Arizona is a private for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #113 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UOPX - Arizona is a great university overall.
There were approximately 707 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at UOPX - Arizona in the most recent data year.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In TX
355
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Degrees Awarded
UTSA is a very large public university located in the city of San Antonio. This university ranks 25th out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.
There were roughly 355 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at UTSA in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in computer & is security from The University of Texas at San Antonio
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
21st
Most Popular In TX
UT Austin is a very large public university located in the city of Austin. A Best Colleges rank of #36 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UT Austin is a great university overall.
There were approximately 1 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at UT Austin in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in computer & is security from The University of Texas at Austin
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In TX
56
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Degrees Awarded
UD is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Irving. This university ranks 34th out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.
There were about 56 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at UD in the most recent data year.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
7th
Most Popular In TX
35
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Dallas, El Centro College is a public college with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #362 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means El Centro College is a great college overall.
There were roughly 35 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at El Centro College in the most recent year we have data available.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In AZ
137
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Degrees Awarded
Grand Canyon University is a fairly large private for-profit university located in the large city of Phoenix. A Best Colleges rank of #272 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Grand Canyon University is a great university overall.
There were about 137 computer & is security students who graduated with this degree at Grand Canyon University in the most recent data year.
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