Master’s Degrees in Security Science and Technology
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Education Levels of Security Science and Technology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,771 people earned their master's degree in security science and technology. This earns it the #86 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1,771 |
| Graduate Certificate | 408 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 10 |
Earnings of Security Science and Technology Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for security science and technology majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in security science and technology is $40,887. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $48,693 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $34,366.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in security science and technology. About 58.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 740 |
| Women | 1,031 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of security science and technology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 106 |
| Black or African American | 299 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 264 |
| White | 846 |
| International Students | 96 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 160 |
Most Popular Security Science and Technology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 96 colleges that offer a master’s degree in security science and technology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Maryland Global Campus tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for security science and technology majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 58,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,488 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,252 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 106 people received their master's degree in security science and technology from UMGC. Of these students, 48% were women and 61% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for security science and technology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Stevenson University. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,036 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,340 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their master's degree in security science and technology from Stevenson. About 72% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for security science and technology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Excelsior University. Roughly 21,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their master's degree in security science and technology from Excelsior University. Of these students, 13% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
George Mason University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in security science and technology. Roughly 38,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,795 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,426 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their master's degree in security science and technology from GMU. Of these students, 55% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of San Diego comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in security science and technology. Each year, around 8,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,810 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,404 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their master's degree in security science and technology from USD. Of these students, 26% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
National University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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 $15,912 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their master's degree in security science and technology from National University. About 80% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Universidad del Turabo comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in security science and technology. Roughly 13,500 attend the school each year. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their master's degree in security science and technology from Universidad del Turabo. About 79% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in security science and technology. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their master's degree in security science and technology from OSU Center for Health Sciences. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
University of New Haven is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in security science and technology. Roughly 6,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,610 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,360 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their master's degree in security science and technology from University of New Haven. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
Utica College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in security science and technology. Roughly 4,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $23,208 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,158 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in security science and technology from Utica College. Of these students, 71% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Champlain College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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 $43,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in security science and technology from Champlain. Of these students, 23% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in security science and technology. Roughly 13,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,276 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in security science and technology from Embry-Riddle Worldwide. Of these students, 33% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for security science and technology majors who are seeking their master's degree 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in security science and technology from John Jay. Of these students, 51% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in security science and technology. Roughly 3,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in security science and technology from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Of these students, 77% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Boston University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in security science and technology. Each year, around 32,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,050 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,050 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in security science and technology from Boston U. About 81% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Regent University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in security science and technology. Roughly 10,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,028 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in security science and technology from Regent. Of these students, 19% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
West Virginia University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master'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 $9,360 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,602 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in security science and technology from WVU. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
The 18th most popular school in the country for security science and technology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Arizona. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,210 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,348 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in security science and technology from University of Arizona. About 25% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
George Washington University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in security science and technology. Each year, around 27,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in security science and technology from GWU. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.
University of Baltimore is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master'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 $7,296 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,382 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in security science and technology from UB. Of these students, 87% were women and 73% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Security Science and Technology Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 760 | |
| 618 | |
| 152 | |
| 133 | |
| 55 |
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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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