by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at SHU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates SHU among the top schools in the country for security science and technology, placing at #12 out of 141 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Schools | 12 of 141 |
| Best Schools in Connecticut | 1 of 3 |
| Best Schools in the New England Region | 1 of 8 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in security science and technology at SHU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 10 |
| Master’s | 52 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Sacred Heart University handed out 10 bachelor’s degrees in security science and technology.
SHU has not been ranked for security science and technology at the bachelor’s level.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $44,960 | $50,084 |
| Fees | $320 | $320 |
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Among recent graduates, 80% of security science and technology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The majority of security science and technology bachelor’s degree graduates at SHU are White. About 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sacred Heart University with a bachelor’s in security science and technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
SHU conferred 10 bachelor’s degrees in cyber/computer forensics and counterterrorism in the most recent reporting year — 20% to women and 80% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (70%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at SHU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Security Science and Technology | 52 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Security Science and Technology | 1 |