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Master’s Degrees in Security Science and Technology

1,553 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A master's degree in security science and technology is offered at 96 colleges in the United States. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 41% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 4.3% of security science and technology graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Security Science and Technology Majors

In 2020-2021, 1,553 earned their master's degree in security science and technology. This makes it the 86th most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their master's degree in security science and technology. About 57.8% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 656
Women 897
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The racial-ethnic distribution of security science and technology master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 100
Black or African American 241
Hispanic or Latino 228
White 756
International Students 67
Other Races/Ethnicities 161
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There are 96 colleges that offer a master’s degree in security science and technology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

106 Yearly Graduations
46% Women
53% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for security science and technology students seekinga master's degree is University of Maryland Global Campus. Each year, around 58,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 106 master's degrees were handed out to security science and technology majors at UMGC. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women.

#2

Stevenson University

Stevenson, Maryland
96 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
49% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Stevenson University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in security science and technology. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,504 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,340 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 96 master's degrees were handed out to security science and technology majors at Stevenson. Of these students, 79% were women and 49% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

Excelsior College

Albany, New York
87 Yearly Graduations
18% Women
57% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Excelsior College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in security science and technology. Each year, around 21,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 87 master's degrees were handed out to security science and technology majors at Excelsior College. Of these students, 18% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
70 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

George Mason University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in security science and technology. Each year, around 38,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,035 per year. The security science and technology program at George Mason University awarded 70 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 60% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

University of San Diego

San Diego, California
60 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
55% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for security science and technology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of San Diego. Roughly 8,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,936 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 60 master's degrees were handed out to security science and technology majors at USD. Of these students, 25% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

National University

La Jolla, California
57 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
54% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

National University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in security science and technology. Roughly 18,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,480 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 57 people received their master's degree in security science and technology from National University. Of these students, 75% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

Universidad del Turabo

Gurabo, Puerto Rico
55 Yearly Graduations
80% Women

The 7th most popular school in the country for security science and technology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Universidad del Turabo. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $2,652 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 55 master's degrees were handed out to security science and technology majors at Universidad del Turabo. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.

46 Yearly Graduations
35% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for security science and technology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 46 master's degrees were handed out to security science and technology majors at OSU Center for Health Sciences. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women.

#9

University of New Haven

West Haven, Connecticut
45 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of New Haven comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in security science and technology. Each year, around 6,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 45 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.

#10

Champlain College

Burlington, Vermont
42 Yearly Graduations
21% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for security science and technology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Champlain College. Roughly 4,100 attend the school each year. 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 42 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 21% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

Utica College

Utica, New York
42 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for security science and technology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Utica College. Each year, around 4,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $22,314 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,464 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 master's degrees were handed out to security science and technology majors at Utica College. About 74% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

32 Yearly Graduations
22% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in security science and technology. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,728 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,916 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 master's degrees were handed out to security science and technology majors at Embry-Riddle Worldwide. About 22% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

31 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
58% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

John Jay College of Criminal Justice is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in security science and technology. Roughly 15,700 attend the school each year. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 31 master's degrees were handed out to security science and technology majors at John Jay. About 29% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
31 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for security science and technology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 31 master's degrees were handed out to security science and technology majors at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.

#15

Regent University

Virginia Beach, Virginia
30 Yearly Graduations
37% Women
63% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for security science and technology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Regent University. Each year, around 10,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,220 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,590 per year. The security science and technology program at Regent University awarded 30 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 37% were women.

#15

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts
30 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Boston University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in security science and technology. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,560 per year. The security science and technology program at Boston University awarded 30 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.

#17

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
28 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

West Virginia University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in security science and technology. Each year, around 26,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. The security science and technology program at West Virginia University awarded 28 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 57% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia
25 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

George Washington University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in security science and technology. Roughly 27,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,894 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,850 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 master's degrees were handed out to security science and technology majors at GWU. About 68% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
25 Yearly Graduations
36% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Arizona is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in security science and technology. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,106 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 master's degrees were handed out to security science and technology majors at University of Arizona. Of these students, 36% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#20

University of Baltimore

Baltimore, Maryland
24 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
79% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Baltimore comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in security science and technology. Roughly 4,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,094 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 master's degrees were handed out to security science and technology majors at UB. About 71% of this group were women, and 79% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to security science and technology that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Criminal Justice & Corrections 7,135
Homeland Security 2,357
Other Homeland Security 416
Fire Protection 153

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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