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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.

Colleges Offering a Major in Computer and Information Systems Security

Top 8 Illinois Colleges with the highest percentage of Computer and Information Systems Security among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
 ITT Technical Institute-Burr Ridge
Burr Ridge, IL
 10
(100.0%)
 $16,356 
 ITT Technical Institute-Mount Prospect
Mount Prospect, IL
 26
(43.3%)
 $16,356 
 Westwood College-Dupage
Woodridge, IL
 13
(12.7%)
 $12,861 
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 Westwood College-O'Hare Airport
Chicago, IL
 9
(10.1%)
 $12,876 
 Westwood College-Chicago Loop
Chicago, IL
 4
(5.1%)
Moderately Selective$13,370 
 Westwood College-River Oaks
Calumet City, IL
 2
(3.8%)
 $14,061 
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL
 4
(0.2%)
Less Selective$29,486 
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DePaul University
Chicago, IL
 5
(0.2%)
Open Admissions$25,490 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.