OnlineMasters.com Names Top Master's in Information Systems Security Programs for 2019
Career opportunities for graduates include cyber intelligence, digital forensics, and information assurance
SEATTLE, Feb. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- OnlineMasters.com, a trusted source for unbiased college rankings and higher education planning, announced the release of their Best Online Master's in Information Systems Security Programs for 2019. The research identifies the top programs in the nation based on curriculum quality, program flexibility, affordability, and graduate outcomes.
In addition to insights gained from industry professionals, OnlineMasters.com leveraged an exclusive data set comprised of interviews and surveys from current students and alumni. Each online degree program was analyzed with only 20 making it to the final list. The methodology incorporates the most recent data from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and statistical data from the National Center for Education Statistics. Most importantly, only programs from accredited nonprofit institutions were eligible.
"With a growing number of cyber-attacks, the demand for qualified information systems security analysts and consultants are at an all-time high," says Barbara Montgomery, Program Recognition Manager. "According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs in this field will increase by 28 percent through 2026 – which is almost four times the national average for all professions."
Students who pursue a master's in information systems security can also gain employment in cyber intelligence, digital forensics, and information assurance. The rapid job growth in this market is just one of the many reasons OnlineMasters.com researched, analyzed, and ranked the Top Master's in Information Systems Security programs. To access the complete ranking, please visit https://www.onlinemasters.com/best-degree-programs/information-systems-security/
2019 Best Master's in Information Systems Security Degree Programs (in alphabetical order):
Brandeis University
City University of Seattle
Columbia University
Dakota State University
DePaul University
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Excelsior College
Florida Institute of Technology
George Washington University
Iowa State University
James Madison University
Johns Hopkins University
National University
Northeastern University
Norwich University
Nova Southeastern University
Penn State World Campus
Regis University
Sam Houston State University
University of Denver
About OnlineMasters.com
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