2027 Best Critical Infrastructure Protection Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

Critical Infrastructure Protection is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for critical infrastructure protection students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Critical Infrastructure Protection Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

Best Schools for Critical Infrastructure Protection in the Middle Atlantic Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall critical infrastructure protection education in the Middle Atlantic Region.

Top Schools in Critical Infrastructure Protection

1

George Washington University
Washington, DC

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

33 Critical Infrastructure Protection Degrees Awarded

$111,258 Median Starting Salary

Our analysis ranked George Washington University the best school in the country for a degree in critical infrastructure protection. George Washington University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. George Washington University graduates 84% of students within six years. About 33 critical infrastructure protection degrees were awarded at George Washington University in the most recent year. Students who receive their critical infrastructure protection degree from George Washington University earn around $111,258 in the first couple years of their career. George Washington University graduates carry a median of $22,910 in student loans. Read more about the critical infrastructure protection program at George Washington University

2

Utica College
Utica, NY

89 Critical Infrastructure Protection Degrees Awarded

$71,852 Median Starting Salary

A rank of #2 makes Utica College one of the top schools for critical infrastructure protection. Located in the city of Utica, Utica College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 56% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 89 critical infrastructure protection students who graduated with this degree at Utica College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their critical infrastructure protection degree from Utica College earn around $71,852 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,846 to complete this degree. Read more about the critical infrastructure protection program at Utica College

Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 2 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.