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 makes it the 239th most popular doctor'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 |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1,986 |
| Graduate Certificate | 426 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 39 |
Earnings of Security Science and Technology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
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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:
West Virginia University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for security science and technology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 26,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for security science and technology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Massachusetts - Lowell. Each year, around 18,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
Sam Houston State University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree 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. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in security science and technology. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. About 41% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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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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