2025 Best Computer & IS Security Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

Ranked #40 in popularity, computer & is security is one of the most sought-after associate degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 18 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Computer & IS Security Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,442 associate degrees in computer & is security to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Our Methodology

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Choosing a Great Computer & IS Security School for Your Associate Degree

The computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:

Overall Quality Is a Must

A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we include a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

• Major Focus - How much a school focuses on computer & is security students vs. other majors.
• Major Demand - How many other computer & is security students want to attend this school to pursue a associate degree.
• Educational Resources - How many resources are allocated to students. These resources may include educational expenditures per student, number of students per instructor, and graduation rate among other things.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized computer & is security related body.

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for computer & is security students working on their associate degree.

More Ways to Rank Computer & IS Security Schools

The computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Computer & IS Security Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Computer & IS Security in the Southeast Region

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for computer & is security students seeking a an associate degree.

10 Top Southeast Region Schools for an Associate in Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance

1

Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville, GA

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

82 Annual Graduates

It is hard to beat Gwinnett Technical College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in computer & is security. GTC is a medium-sized public college located in the suburb of Lawrenceville.More information about a associate in computer & is security from Gwinnett Technical College

2

Augusta Technical College
Augusta, GA

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

51 Annual Graduates

Augusta Technical College is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in computer & is security. Located in the medium-sized city of Augusta, Augusta Technical College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in computer & is security from Augusta Technical College

3

Sullivan University
Louisville, KY

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

12 Annual Graduates

Every student who is interested in an associate degree in computer & is security needs to check out Sullivan University. Located in the city of Louisville, Sullivan University is a private for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a associate in computer & is security from Sullivan University

4

Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

8 Annual Graduates

Broward College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in computer & is security. Located in the medium-sized city of Fort Lauderdale, BC is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in computer & is security from Broward College

5

Florida State College at Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

41 Annual Graduates

FSCJ is a very large public college located in the large city of Jacksonville.More information about a associate in computer & is security from Florida State College at Jacksonville

6

Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

16 Annual Graduates

HCC is a very large public college located in the city of Tampa.More information about a associate in computer & is security from Hillsborough Community College

7

Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

422 Annual Graduates

Northern Virginia Community College is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Annandale.More information about a associate in computer & is security from Northern Virginia Community College

8

St Petersburg College
St. Petersburg, FL

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

52 Annual Graduates

SPC is a very large public college located in the city of St. Petersburg.More information about a associate in computer & is security from St Petersburg College

9

Miami Dade College
Miami, FL

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

33 Annual Graduates

MDC is a very large public college located in the large city of Miami.More information about a associate in computer & is security from Miami Dade College

10

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College
Martinsburg, WV

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

24 Annual Graduates

Located in the rural area of Martinsburg, Blue Ridge Community and Technical College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in computer & is security from Blue Ridge Community and Technical College

Best Computer & IS Security Colleges by State

Explore the best computer & is security colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Mississippi	272	39
Florida	232	252
North Carolina	231	7
Georgia	217	280
West Virginia	180	40
Tennessee	170	0
Arkansas	161	14
Virginia	158	472
Kentucky	129	11
Louisiana	124	0
South Carolina	105	37

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Rankings in Majors Related to Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance

Computer & IS Security is one of 6 different types of Information Technology programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Network & System Administration/Administrator	750
Computer Support Specialist	327
Information Technology Project Management	44
Information Technology Management	29
System, Networking, & LAN/WAN Management/Manager	26
Web/Multimedia Management & Webmaster	18

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
• Credit for the banner image above goes to Craig Dennis. More about our data sources and methodologies.