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Programs in Computer and Information Systems Security

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Students of computer and information systems security are trained to assess the security needs of computer and network systems, recommend safeguard solutions, and manage the implementation and maintenance of security devices, systems, and procedures. Curriculum topics include: computer architecture, programming, and systems analysis; networking; telecommunications; cryptography; security system design; applicable law and regulations; risk assessment and policy analysis; contingency planning; user access issues; investigation techniques; and troubleshooting.

Top Schools For Computer and Information Systems Security Programs

Most Selective:
Johns Hopkins University

Least Selective:
Westwood College - River Oaks

Largest:
University of Phoenix - Online

Smallest:
Air Force Tech - Graduate

Most Expensive:
Sanford-Brown College - Vienna

Least Expensive:
Canada College

Best Academics:
Nova Southeastern University

Best Social Life:
Howard University

Most Diverse:
Marymount University

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University of Miami

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University of Southern California

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Carnegie Mellon University

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Howard University

Are You Interested? School Name Tuition Size Degrees Granted Degrees Granted By Type
ECPI College of Technology
Virginia Beach, VA		$13,550 9,397 542 Certificate (2), Associate (380),
Bachelor's (160)
University of Phoenix - Online
Phoenix, AZ		$11,520 249,490 314 Certificate (16), Bachelor's (298)
Colorado Tech - Online
Colorado Springs, CO		$11,660 27,912 124 Bachelor's (24), Master's (100)
Anthem Institute - Jersey City
Jersey City, NJ		Unknown 984 113 Certificate (113)
ITT Tech - Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN		$18,048 4,396 108 Bachelor's (108)
Davenport University
Grand Rapids, MI		$11,964 10,031 104 Certificate (0), Associate (20),
Bachelor's (70), Master's (14)
Edmonds Community College
Lynnwood, WA		$8,801 8,822 102 Certificate (93), Associate (9)
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN		$10,980 5,298 101 Certificate (3), Bachelor's (23),
Master's (75)
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA		$43,160 6,366 86 Master's (86), Doctoral (0)
Anthem Institute - Parsippany
Parsippany, NJ		$17,070 564 86 Certificate (86)
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Computer and Information Systems Security Statistics

Degree Type BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Certificate 1,601 30%
Associate 1,036 20%
Bachelor's 2,280 43%
Master's 344 7%
Doctoral 0 0%
Gender BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Male 4,482 85%
Female 793 15%
Racial BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Asian or Pacific Islander 334 6%
Black or African American 646 12%
Hispanic or Latino 754 15%
American Indian or Alaskan Native 75 1%
White (Non-Hispanic) 3,011 58%
Other/Unknown 374 7%
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Computer and Information Systems Security Internships

Job Title:Co-Op (Computer Science or related)
Description:Co-op (Computer Science or related) Are you looking to launch your Information Technology career? If so, then UPS is the place for you! Once known as a trucking company. UPS is now recognized as a technology company with trucks and is...
Company:UPS
Location:Mahwah, NJ
Posted:5/24/2012
Source:UPS
Job Title:Human Computer Interaction Developer 1
Description:Northrop Grumman is seeking a user interface software developer intern to help solve challenging visualization problems for complex, time-sensitive software applications. Responsible for receiving design specifications produced by a...
Company:Northrop Grumman
Location:Huntsville, AL
Posted:5/16/2012
Source:Northrop Grumman
Job Title:Security Tester Intern - Information Security
Description:Job Description Job Title: Security Tester Intern - Information Security Test Engineer II - TS/SCI with Poly required! Requisition ID: 12009B4 Job Category: Information Security Specialist 3 Primary Location: USA-MD: MARYLAND-HANOVER...
Company:Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC)
Location:Hanover, MD
Posted:5/21/2012
Source:washingtonpost.com
Job Title:People Soft Information Security Analyst
Description:Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Technical Skills Account provisioning, security configuration, reporting and administration knowledge includes, but is not limited to the...
Company:StarPoint Solutions
Location:New Jersey
Posted:5/26/2012
Source:ZipRecruiter
Job Title:Intern-Undergrad Information Security PMO
Description:Intern-Undergrad Information Security PMO( Job Number: 125333) Kaiser Permanante is America's leading nonprofit, integrated halth plan. At Kaiser Permanente Information Technology (KPIT), you join a team of business and technology...
Company:Kaiser Permanente
Location:Pleasanton, CA
Posted:5/19/2012
Source:Kaiser Permanente
Job Title:Information Technology Specialist (Systems Administration/Information Security)
Description:Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its...
Company:IRS
Location:Fort Wainwright, AK
Posted:5/18/2012
Source:IRS
Job Title:Information Technology Security Intern
Description:Information Technology Security Intern Brookdale Senior Living Milwaukee, WI Brookdale Senior Living is the nations leading operator of senior housing communities with more than 645 senior living and retirement communities across the...
Company:Brookdale Senior Living
Location:Milwaukee, WI
Posted:5/12/2012
Source:Brookdale Senior Living Inc.
Job Title:Information Systems Specialist 6 (Information Security Officer)
Description:This is a permanent full-time position with the Department of State Police, Law Enforcement Data Systems (LEDS) in Salem. This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified applicants and may be used to fill future openings.
Company:State of Oregon Jobs
Location:Salem, OR
Posted:5/26/2012
Source:State of Oregon Jobs
Job Title:Information Security Internship
Description:: M&T Bank's Information Technology Department in Buffalo, NY is looking for a summer intern to assist with the following: The candidate works under the general direction of a more senior team member and supervision of the Technical Team...
Company:M&T Bank
Location:Buffalo, NY
Posted:5/4/2012
Source:M&T Bank
Job Title:Information Security Internship
Description:: M&T Bank's Information Technology Department in Buffalo, NY is looking for a summer intern to assist with the following: The candidate works under the general direction of a more senior team member and supervision of the Technical Team...
Company:Wilmington Trust
Location:New York
Posted:5/4/2012
Source:Wilmington Trust

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We update this information twice annually, most recently in May 2012, but it may not be the most recent information available for a particular school.
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