Doctor’s Degrees in Security Science and Technology
Education Levels of Security Science and Technology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 39 people earned their doctor's degree in security science and technology. This earns it the #239 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
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 | 3,362 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,986 |
| Basic Certificate | 1,139 |
| Associate Degree | 856 |
| Graduate Certificate | 426 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 322 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 39 |
Earnings of Security Science and Technology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for security science and technology majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for security science and technology students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in security science and technology. About 53.8% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 21 |
| Women | 18 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of security science and technology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 26 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 5 |
Most Popular Security Science and Technology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 5 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in security science and technology. Learn more about the most popular 5 below:
The most popular school in the United States for security science and technology students seekinga doctor's degree is West Virginia University. Roughly 26,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,648 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,908 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in security science and technology from WVU. Of these students, 75% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Massachusetts - Lowell is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in security science and technology. Roughly 18,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,330 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in security science and technology from UMass Lowell. Of these students, 33% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Sam Houston State University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in security science and technology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,765 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in security science and technology from SHSU. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for security science and technology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in security science and technology from OSU Center for Health Sciences. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to security science and technology that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 276 |
| Homeland Security | 44 |
| Fire Protection | 8 |
| Other Homeland Security | 3 |
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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