Major Overview for Computer and Information Systems Security

Colleges Browse Majors Computer and information sciences and support services Computer and Information Systems Security

Overview for Computer and Information Systems Security A program that prepares individuals 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. Includes instruction in 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. Careers for Computer and Information Systems Security Majors A major in Computer and Information Systems Security is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided. Computer Security Specialists Database Administrators - $72,900 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts - $73,830

Top 50 U.S. Colleges with the highest percentage of Computer and Information Systems Security among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

Add	Info	College Name	Degrees Awarded/ Percentage	Selectivity	Tuition
		Fountainhead College of Technology Knoxville, TN	19 (100.0%)
		ITT Technical Institute-Burr Ridge Burr Ridge, IL	10 (100.0%)
		ITT Technical Institute-Chantilly Chantilly, VA	14 (100.0%)
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		ITT Technical Institute-Duluth Duluth, GA	16 (76.2%)
		ITT Technical Institute-Everett Everett, WA	4 (66.7%)
		ITT Technical Institute-Thornton Thornton, CO	27 (64.3%)
		ITT Technical Institute-Cordova Cordova, TN	14 (63.6%)
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		Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology-Okmulgee Okmulgee, OK	36 (63.2%)
		ITT Technical Institute-Tucson Tucson, AZ	13 (61.9%)
		ITT Technical Institute-San Diego San Diego, CA	41 (59.4%)
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.