Computer and Information Systems Security, Information Assurance Career Programs

2023 Average Tuition for Computer and Information Systems Security, Information Assurance Career Programs

Total 7 colleges offer the Computer and Information Systems Security, Information Assurance programs in certificate program and associate level. 2 four-year colleges have the program for certificate or associate degree and 1 vocational or trade schools (i.e. less than 2-years schools) offer the career program.

The 2023 average Computer and Information Systems Security, Information Assurance tuition & fees is $21,156. The average amount is based on the tuition at less than 2-years colleges. The average contact hour for the programs is 428 hours and the average completion time is 11.83 months.

Computer and Information Systems Security, Information Assurance Career Programs
	Average
2023 Tuition & Fees	$21,156
Books & Supplies Cost	$2,412
Length of Program	428 Contact Hours
Completion Time	11.83 Months (47 Weeks)

Career Path and Average Salary by Occupation after Completing Computer and Information Systems Security, Information Assurance Program

The following table lists the 9 possible occupations after earning a Computer and Information Systems Security, Information Assurance certificate or degree. For the occupations, you may need an advanced degree such as bachelor's or master's.

The median annual wage over the occupations related to the Computer and Information Systems Security, Information Assurance is $122,371 and hourly rate is $58.83. The median wage is based on the employment and wage data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Average Salary by Occupation after Completing Computer and Information Systems Security, Information Assurance Program
Occupation/Job Title	Hourly Wage	Annul Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers	$83.49	$173,670
Database Architects	$65.65	$136,540
Data Warehousing Specialists	$65.65	$136,540
Computer Network Architects	$62.25	$129,490
Telecommunications Engineering Specialists	$62.25	$129,490
Information Security Analysts	$57.63	$119,860
Database Administrators	$49.29	$102,530
Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$46.71	$97,160
Computer Network Support Specialists	$36.57	$76,060

What is Computer and Information Systems Security, Information Assurance Program?

Computer and Information Systems Security, Information Assurance is 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.

Schools Offering Computer and Information Systems Security, Information Assurance Vocational Program

The following schools offer the vocational programs and courses of Computer and Information Systems Security, Information Assurance. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate Computer and Information Systems Security, Information Assurance program.

Waterbury, CT

Naugatuck Valley Community College

Public, 2-4 years, Offering 80 programs to 4,554 enrolled students and its average tuition & fees is $14,140

Norwalk, CT

Norwalk Community College

Public, 2-4 years, Offering 59 programs to 4,069 enrolled students and its average tuition & fees is $14,172

Danielson, CT

Quinebaug Valley Community College

Public, 2-4 years, Offering 50 programs to 1,195 enrolled students and its average tuition & fees is $14,220

New Haven, CT

Gateway Community College

Public, 2-4 years, Offering 99 programs to 5,578 enrolled students and its average tuition & fees is $14,140

Philippi, WV

Alderson Broaddus University

Private, 4 years, Offering 39 programs to 767 enrolled students and its average tuition & fees is $31,500

Box Elder, SD

National American University-Ellsworth

Private, 4 years, Offering 31 programs to 61 enrolled students and its average tuition & fees is $6,675

Vista, CA

Vista Adult School

Public, Less than 2 years school located in Vista, CA