by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at FIU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, FIU among the top schools in the country for security science and technology, coming in at #33 out of 141 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Schools | 33 of 141 |
| Best Schools in Florida | 2 of 13 |
| Best Schools in the Southeast Region | 3 of 38 |
Here is each degree level granted in security science and technology at FIU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 74 |
| Master’s | 19 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Florida International University conferred 74 bachelor’s degrees in security science and technology.
FIU is a solid choice among schools offering security science and technology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida | 2 |
| Best Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 3 |
| Best Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 14 |
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,721 | $16,529 |
| Fees | $1,844 | $2,435 |
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Among recent graduates, 16% of security science and technology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The majority of security science and technology bachelor’s degree graduates at FIU are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida International University with a bachelor’s in security science and technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
FIU awarded 74 bachelor’s degrees in criminalistics and criminal science in the most recent reporting year — 84% to women and 16% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (70%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at FIU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Security Science and Technology | 19 |