SANS Technology Institute
The SANS Institute is a private U.S. for-profit company founded in 1989 that specializes in information security, cybersecurity training, and selling certificates. Topics available for training include cyber and network defenses, penetration testing, incident response, digital forensics, and auditing. The information security courses are developed through a consensus process involving administrators, security managers, and information security professionals. The courses cover security fundamentals and technical aspects of information security. The institute has been recognized for its training programs and certification programs. Per 2021, SANS is the world’s largest cybersecurity research and training organization. SANS is an acronym for SysAdmin, Audit, Network, and Security.
At a glance
- Undergraduate enrollment: 1,357
- Student to faculty ratio: 5:1
- Control: Private for-profit
- Locale: City, small
- Calendar: Other
- City: North Bethesda, MD
Majors and programs
The most common programs at SANS Technology Institute include Computer and Information Systems Security.
- Computer and Information Systems Security (69 bachelor's)
Degree mix: Computer Science 100%.
Award levels offered: Certificates, Bachelor's, Master's.
Cost
- Students receiving any aid: 100%
- Pell Grant recipients: 0%
- Federal loan recipients: 0%
Admissions
Who actually goes here
- Undergraduates: 1,357
- Women: 12%
- Part-time undergraduates: 74%
- Age 25 and older: 88%
- Graduate students: 373
Faculty and campus
- Full-time faculty: 62%
- Student to faculty: 5:1
- Study abroad: Not available
- Online programs: Available
Common questions
What majors does SANS Technology Institute offer? Popular programs include Computer and Information Systems Security.
Scorecard earnings and debt cover Title IV aid recipients, not cash-pay or private-loan students. SANS Technology Institute official site: https://sans.edu.