A program that prepares individuals to assess the security needs of computer and network systems, recommend safeguard solutions, and manage the implementation, auditing, and maintenance of security devices, systems, and procedures. Includes instruction in computer architecture, programming, and systems analysis; networking; telecommunications; cryptography; security system auditing and design; applicable law and regulations; risk assessment and policy analysis; contingency planning; user access issues; investigation techniques; and troubleshooting.
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These institutions reported at least one first-major completion in this field in the connected reporting years ending 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020. This shows historical award activity, not a complete list of available programs or an assurance that a course is accepting applications.
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Sources: NCES CIP 2020 classification and C2023_A.zip, C2024_A.zip, C2025_A.zip, C2020_A.zip, C2021_A.zip, C2022_A.zip, C2024_A.zip.
Connected Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance award observations
Each row describes one ending year and award level for CIP 11.1003. Institution counts overlap across levels and years. Award counts are historical first-major awards, not unique people, available places, programme quality or a graduation rate.
| Year ending | Award level | Reporting institutions | Positive awards |
|---|
| 2025 | Certificate 1–2 years | 155 | 2,588 |
| 2025 | Associate degree | 316 | 7,903 |
| 2025 | Certificate 2–4 years | 3 | 21 |
| 2025 | Bachelor degree | 300 | 14,429 |
| 2025 | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 94 | 1,264 |
| 2025 | Master degree | 226 | 11,218 |
| 2025 | Post-master certificate | 10 | 38 |
| 2025 | Doctorate — research | 12 | 167 |
| 2025 | Doctorate — professional practice | 1 | 53 |
| 2025 | Certificate under 12 weeks | 11 | 365 |
| 2025 | Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year | 316 | 9,901 |
| 2024 | Certificate 1–2 years | 145 | 2,123 |
| 2024 | Associate degree | 301 | 6,058 |
| 2024 | Certificate 2–4 years | 2 | 10 |
| 2024 | Bachelor degree | 266 | 11,575 |
| 2024 | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 80 | 1,334 |
| 2024 | Master degree | 208 | 8,483 |
| 2024 | Post-master certificate | 7 | 14 |
| 2024 | Doctorate — research | 7 | 98 |
| 2024 | Doctorate — professional practice | 1 | 39 |
| 2024 | Certificate under 12 weeks | 12 | 366 |
| 2024 | Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year | 298 | 7,708 |
| 2023 | Certificate 1–2 years | 131 | 2,006 |
| 2023 | Associate degree | 265 | 4,728 |
| 2023 | Certificate 2–4 years | 3 | 12 |
| 2023 | Bachelor degree | 235 | 8,732 |
| 2023 | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 84 | 1,084 |
| 2023 | Master degree | 193 | 7,657 |
| 2023 | Post-master certificate | 5 | 17 |
| 2023 | Doctorate — research | 8 | 112 |
| 2023 | Certificate under 12 weeks | 9 | 162 |
| 2023 | Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year | 252 | 5,111 |
| 2022 | Certificate 1–2 years | 111 | 1,489 |
| 2022 | Associate degree | 250 | 4,151 |
| 2022 | Bachelor degree | 204 | 7,145 |
| 2022 | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 72 | 961 |
| 2022 | Master degree | 172 | 6,671 |
| 2022 | Post-master certificate | 8 | 36 |
| 2022 | Doctorate — research | 7 | 118 |
| 2022 | Certificate under 12 weeks | 7 | 141 |
| 2022 | Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year | 224 | 4,880 |
| 2021 | Certificate 1–2 years | 96 | 1,413 |
| 2021 | Associate degree | 231 | 3,641 |
| 2021 | Bachelor degree | 163 | 6,313 |
| 2021 | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 66 | 1,024 |
| 2021 | Master degree | 159 | 5,530 |
| 2021 | Post-master certificate | 8 | 24 |
| 2021 | Doctorate — research | 7 | 115 |
| 2021 | Certificate under 12 weeks | 5 | 88 |
| 2021 | Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year | 201 | 4,354 |
| 2020 | Certificate 1–2 years | 83 | 1,167 |
| 2020 | Associate degree | 209 | 2,931 |
| 2020 | Bachelor degree | 140 | 5,708 |
| 2020 | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 68 | 897 |
| 2020 | Master degree | 137 | 5,864 |
| 2020 | Post-master certificate | 4 | 13 |
| 2020 | Doctorate — research | 4 | 91 |
| 2020 | Certificate under 12 weeks | 8 | 77 |
| 2020 | Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year | 179 | 3,710 |
A year ending 2025 describes July 2024–June 2025. Do not add different years to estimate an entering class or current enrolment. Follow an institution's field link below to inspect the exact records.
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CIP 11.1003 is a reporting classification. The official definition above explains its scope, while a university may use a different programme title. Related fields in classification family 11 can involve different curricula and award levels.
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VT · Four-year
Burlington, VT · Private nonprofit
Bachelor degree: 121 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
Postbaccalaureate certificate: 10 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
Master degree: 44 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year: 55 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
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AZ · Four-year
Chandler, AZ · Public
Certificate 1–2 years: 13 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
Associate degree: 22 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year: 23 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
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SC · Four-year
Charleston, SC · Private nonprofit
Bachelor degree: 14 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
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FL · Less than two-year
Port Charlotte, FL · Public
Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year: 3 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
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CT · Four-year
New Britain, CT · Public
Bachelor degree: 16 first-major awards · year ending 2021.
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GA · Two-year
Marietta, GA · Public
Certificate 1–2 years: 54 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
Associate degree: 75 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year: 176 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
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WI · Two-year
Eau Claire, WI · Public
Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year: 1 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
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OK · Less than two-year
Omega, OK · Public
Certificate 1–2 years: 1 first-major awards · year ending 2022.
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SC · Four-year
Charleston, SC · Public
Bachelor degree: 16 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
Postbaccalaureate certificate: 1 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
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CA · Two-year
San Francisco, CA · Public
Associate degree: 62 first-major awards · year ending 2020.
Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year: 30 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
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IL · Two-year
Chicago, IL · Public
Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year: 3 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
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IL · Two-year
Chicago, IL · Public
Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year: 8 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
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IL · Two-year
Chicago, IL · Public
Certificate 1–2 years: 10 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
Associate degree: 9 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year: 32 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
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IL · Two-year
Chicago, IL · Public
Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year: 1 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
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IL · Two-year
Chicago, IL · Public
Certificate 1–2 years: 15 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
Associate degree: 4 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year: 9 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
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IL · Two-year
Chicago, IL · Public
Certificate 1–2 years: 11 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
Associate degree: 6 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year: 20 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
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IL · Two-year
Chicago, IL · Public
Certificate 1–2 years: 15 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
Associate degree: 17 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year: 41 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
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WA · Four-year
Seattle, WA · Private nonprofit
Bachelor degree: 1 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
Master degree: 1 first-major awards · year ending 2024.
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WA · Four-year
Vancouver, WA · Public
Bachelor degree: 54 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
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OH · Four-year
Springfield, OH · Public
Certificate 1–2 years: 1 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
Associate degree: 19 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
Certificate under 12 weeks: 30 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
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GA · Four-year
Morrow, GA · Public
Master degree: 8 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
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OH · Four-year
Cleveland, OH · Public
Postbaccalaureate certificate: 5 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
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WA · Four-year
Lakewood, WA · Public
Certificate 1–2 years: 26 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
Associate degree: 37 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
Bachelor degree: 7 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
Certificate under 12 weeks: 11 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
1 additional reported award levels.
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SC · Four-year
Conway, SC · Public
Master degree: 5 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
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