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2024 Best Security Science and Technology Schools in the Southwest Region

14 Colleges in the Southwest Region
916 Security Science and Technology Degrees Awarded
A degree in security science and technology is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #123 out of 395 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

College Factual reviewed 14 schools in the Southwest Region to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of security science and technology. Combined, these schools handed out 916 degrees in security science and technology to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Security Science and Technology School

Best Security Science and Technology Schools in the Southwest Region Your choice of security science and technology school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Security Science and Technology School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

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Associate Degrees in Security Science and Technology
Bachelor's Degrees in Security Science and Technology
Master's Degrees in Security Science and Technology
Doctor's Degrees in Security Science and Technology

When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Security Science and Technology Schools in the Southwest Region list to help you make the college decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Security Science and Technology in the Southwest Region

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the security science and technology degrees they offer, see the list below.

10 Top Southwest Region Schools in Security Science and Technology

1
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In AZ
60 Security Science and Technology Degrees Awarded

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in security science and technology. Embry-Riddle Prescott is a small private not-for-profit university located in the rural area of Prescott. A Best Colleges rank of #294 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Embry-Riddle Prescott is a great university overall.

There were about 60 security science and technology students who graduated with this degree at Embry-Riddle Prescott in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in security science and technology from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott

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RSC crest
Rose State College
Midwest City, OK
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In OK
102 Security Science and Technology Degrees Awarded

Any student pursuing a degree in security science and technology has to check out Rose State College. Located in the large suburb of Midwest City, RSC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. This college ranks 20th out of 32 colleges for overall quality in the state of Oklahoma.

There were approximately 102 security science and technology students who graduated with this degree at RSC in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in security science and technology from Rose State College

3
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In OK
170 Security Science and Technology Degrees Awarded

It's difficult to beat University of Central Oklahoma if you want to pursue a degree in security science and technology. Located in the suburb of Edmond, UCO is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 8th out of 32 schools for overall quality in the state of Oklahoma.

There were about 170 security science and technology students who graduated with this degree at UCO in the most recent year we have data available.

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4
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In AZ
39 Security Science and Technology Degrees Awarded

Grand Canyon University is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a degree in security science and technology. Grand Canyon University is a very large private for-profit university located in the city of Phoenix. A Best Colleges rank of #272 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Grand Canyon University is a great university overall.

There were roughly 39 security science and technology students who graduated with this degree at Grand Canyon University in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in security science and technology from Grand Canyon University

5

ASU - Skysong is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Scottsdale. A Best Colleges rank of #314 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means ASU - Skysong is a great university overall.More information about a degree in security science and technology from Arizona State University - Skysong

6
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In TX

SHSU is a fairly large public university located in the distant town of Huntsville. A Best Colleges rank of #565 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means SHSU is a great university overall.

There were about 10 security science and technology students who graduated with this degree at SHSU in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in security science and technology from Sam Houston State University

7
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In AZ
24.0% Growth in Graduates

University of Arizona is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Tucson. A Best Colleges rank of #133 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means University of Arizona is a great university overall.

There were roughly 25 security science and technology students who graduated with this degree at University of Arizona in the most recent year we have data available.

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Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZ
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In AZ
55 Security Science and Technology Degrees Awarded

Phoenix College is a medium-sized public college located in the city of Phoenix. A Best Colleges rank of #791 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Phoenix College is a great college overall.

There were approximately 55 security science and technology students who graduated with this degree at Phoenix College in the most recent year we have data available.

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9
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In TX

Located in the city of Austin, St. Edward's University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 43rd out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were roughly 12 security science and technology students who graduated with this degree at St. Edward's University in the most recent year we have data available.

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St. Mary's crest
St. Mary's University
San Antonio, TX
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In TX
25.0% Growth in Graduates

St. Mary's is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of San Antonio. This university ranks 51st out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were about 20 security science and technology students who graduated with this degree at St. Mary's in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in security science and technology from St. Mary’s University

Best Security Science and Technology Colleges by State

Explore the best security science and technology colleges for a specific state in the Southwest Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Texas 317 140
Arizona 287 148
Oklahoma 257 271
New Mexico 219 6

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One of 4 majors within the Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting area of study, Security Science and Technology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Criminal Justice & Corrections 16,306
Fire Protection 1,477
Homeland Security 782
Other Homeland Security 12

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