Bachelor’s Degrees in Security Science and Technology
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Education Levels of Security Science and Technology Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3,068 students earned their bachelor's degree in security science and technology. This makes it the 104th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in security science and technology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 3,068 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,553 |
| Basic Certificate | 1,014 |
| Associate Degree | 728 |
| Graduate Certificate | 316 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 203 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 6 |
Earnings of Security Science and Technology Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for security science and technology majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for security science and technology majors who have their bachelor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in security science and technology. About 66.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,033 |
| Women | 2,035 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of security science and technology bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 124 |
| Black or African American | 300 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 629 |
| White | 1,722 |
| International Students | 57 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 236 |
Most Popular Security Science and Technology Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 170 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in security science and technology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Farmingdale State College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for security science and technology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Roughly 10,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,538 per year. The security science and technology program at Farmingdale State College awarded 259 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 39% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
John Jay College of Criminal Justice comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in security science and technology. Each year, around 15,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. The security science and technology program at John Jay College of Criminal Justice awarded 161 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 78% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
University of Central Oklahoma is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in security science and technology. Roughly 14,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,822 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,142 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 155 people received their bachelor's degree in security science and technology from UCO. About 74% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for security science and technology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of New Haven. Roughly 6,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,370 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,820 per year. The security science and technology program at University of New Haven awarded 126 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 78% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Maryland Global Campus is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in security science and technology. Roughly 58,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,344 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,072 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 119 people received their bachelor's degree in security science and technology from UMGC. Of these students, 82% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for security science and technology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Champlain College. Each year, around 4,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,310 per year. The security science and technology program at Champlain College awarded 77 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
West Virginia University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in security science and technology. Roughly 26,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,144 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,332 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 76 bachelor's degrees were handed out to security science and technology majors at WVU. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
Florida Gulf Coast University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in security science and technology. Roughly 15,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,191 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,974 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 68 people received their bachelor's degree in security science and technology from FGCU. Of these students, 87% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
American Public University System comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in security science and technology. Each year, around 50,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,660 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 66 bachelor's degrees were handed out to security science and technology majors at American Military University. Of these students, 55% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in security science and technology. Each year, around 8,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 65 bachelor's degrees were handed out to security science and technology majors at Bloomsburg. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for security science and technology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Wisconsin - Platteville. Roughly 7,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,418 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,831 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 59 people received their bachelor's degree in security science and technology from UW - Platteville. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in security science and technology. Roughly 3,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,512 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,756 per year. The security science and technology program at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott awarded 58 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
Virginia Commonwealth University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in security science and technology. Roughly 29,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,094 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,618 per year. The security science and technology program at Virginia Commonwealth University awarded 57 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 84% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Kennesaw State University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in security science and technology. Each year, around 41,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,238 per year. The security science and technology program at Kennesaw State University awarded 54 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 20% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in security science and technology. Roughly 20,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,632 per year. The security science and technology program at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale awarded 52 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
The 16th most popular school in the country for security science and technology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Syracuse University. Roughly 21,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,616 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 50 people received their bachelor's degree in security science and technology from Syracuse. About 74% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Bayamon is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in security science and technology. Each year, around 4,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,870 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 48 bachelor's degrees were handed out to security science and technology majors at Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Bayamon. Of these students, 63% were women and 98% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Florida State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in security science and technology. Each year, around 43,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 47 bachelor's degrees were handed out to security science and technology majors at Florida State. About 32% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 19th most popular school in the country for security science and technology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Hilbert College. Each year, around 800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,435 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,955 per year. The security science and technology program at Hilbert College awarded 45 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.
Jacksonville State University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in security science and technology. Roughly 9,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,600 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 45 people received their bachelor's degree in security science and technology from Jacksonville State University. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.
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| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 52,492 |
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References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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