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316 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 59 schools in the United States where you can get your graduate certificate in security science and technology. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 39% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 3.8% of security science and technology graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Security Science and Technology Majors

In 2020-2021, 316 graduate certificates were awarded to security science and technology majors. This makes it the 60th most popular graduate certificate 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
Master’s Degree 1,553
Graduate Certificate 316
Doctor’s Degree 6

Earnings of Security Science and Technology Majors With Graduate Certificates

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 graduate certificate in security science and technology. About 50.3% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 157
Women 159
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The racial-ethnic distribution of security science and technology graduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 11
Black or African American 53
Hispanic or Latino 46
White 166
International Students 12
Other Races/Ethnicities 28
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There are 59 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in security science and technology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

95 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
63% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for security science and technology students seekinga graduate certificate is John Jay College of Criminal Justice. 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 95 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 56% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
38 Yearly Graduations
18% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for security science and technology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Virginia Tech. Roughly 37,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,098 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 38 people received their graduate certificate in security science and technology from Virginia Tech. About 18% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Champlain College

Burlington, Vermont
15 Yearly Graduations
27% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Champlain College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates 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 $42,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,310 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 people received their graduate certificate in security science and technology from Champlain. Of these students, 27% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York
15 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
47% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for security science and technology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 graduate certificates were handed out to security science and technology majors at Syracuse. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.

13 Yearly Graduations
15% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for security science and technology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Oklahoma State University - Main Campus. Roughly 24,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,611 per year. The security science and technology program at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus awarded 13 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 15% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Wilmington, North Carolina
13 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of North Carolina at Wilmington comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in security science and technology. Roughly 17,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,443 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,719 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their graduate certificate in security science and technology from UNCW. Of these students, 92% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

Utica College

Utica, New York
12 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
58% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Utica College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in security science and technology. Roughly 4,600 attend the school each year. 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. The security science and technology program at Utica College awarded 12 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 58% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

Bentley University

Waltham, Massachusetts
11 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Bentley University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in security science and technology. Roughly 5,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $42,200 per year. The security science and technology program at Bentley University awarded 11 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 82% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

University of Rhode Island

Kingston, Rhode Island
8 Yearly Graduations
13% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for security science and technology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Rhode Island. Each year, around 17,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,454 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their graduate certificate in security science and technology from URI. About 13% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

Siena College

Loudonville, New York
8 Yearly Graduations
63% Women

Siena College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in security science and technology. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,925 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,000 per year. The security science and technology program at Siena College awarded 8 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.

#9

Binghamton University

Vestal, New York
8 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Binghamton University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in security science and technology. Roughly 18,100 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 $11,310 per year. The security science and technology program at Binghamton University awarded 8 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 88% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Missouri State University - Springfield

Springfield, Missouri
7 Yearly Graduations
43% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for security science and technology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Missouri State University - Springfield. Each year, around 23,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,196 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,760 per year. The security science and technology program at Missouri State University - Springfield awarded 7 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 43% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
6 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for security science and technology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is George Mason University. Roughly 38,500 attend the school each year. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their graduate certificate in security science and technology from GMU. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

6 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for security science and technology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Maryland Global Campus. 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. The security science and technology program at University of Maryland Global Campus awarded 6 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

#13

Salve Regina University

Newport, Rhode Island
6 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

The 13th most popular school in the country for security science and technology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Salve Regina University. Each year, around 2,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,610 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their graduate certificate in security science and technology from Salve Regina.

#16

National University

La Jolla, California
5 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
80% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

National University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in security science and technology. Each year, around 18,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. The security science and technology program at National University awarded 5 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.

#16

Carlow University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
5 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Carlow University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in security science and technology. Roughly 1,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,458 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,438 per year. The security science and technology program at Carlow University awarded 5 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 80% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

Stevens Institute of Technology

Hoboken, New Jersey
5 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for security science and technology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Stevens Institute of Technology. Each year, around 7,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,780 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,076 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their graduate certificate in security science and technology from Stevens. Of these students, 60% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, Virginia
5 Yearly Graduations
60% Women

James Madison University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in security science and technology. Each year, around 21,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,460 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,184 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their graduate certificate in security science and technology from JMU.

#16

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, Tennessee
5 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for security science and technology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is East Tennessee State University. Roughly 13,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,486 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,784 per year. The security science and technology program at East Tennessee State University awarded 5 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 80% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to security science and technology that offer graduate certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Criminal Justice & Corrections 444
Homeland Security 371
Other Homeland Security 37
Fire Protection 16

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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