by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UCO, Central. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UCO, Central as a strong choice for security science and technology, coming in at #81 out of 141 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Schools | 81 of 141 |
| Best Schools in Oklahoma | 2 of 3 |
| Best Schools in the Southwest Region | 9 of 16 |
The table below lists every degree level available for security science and technology at UCO, Central, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 128 |
| Master’s | 15 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Central Oklahoma awarded 128 bachelor’s degrees in security science and technology.
UCO, Central is among the very best schools in the country for security science and technology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oklahoma | 1 |
| Best Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 3 |
| Best Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 46 |
Security Science and Technology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UCO, Central report a median salary of $42,303 a year. This is below $50,729, the median for all majors at UCO, Central.
To complete a bachelor’s at UCO, Central, security science and technology graduates take on a median debt of $23,350 in student loans. This is lower than $23,741, the typical median for all majors at UCO, Central.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,822 | $18,466 |
| Fees | $1,238 | $1,238 |
Learn more about UCO, Central tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 24% of security science and technology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The largest share of security science and technology bachelor’s degree graduates at UCO, Central are White. About 63% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Oklahoma with a bachelor’s in security science and technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 81 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 20 |
UCO, Central conferred 124 bachelor’s completions in forensic science and technology recently — 77% to women and 23% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (64%).
UCO, Central awarded 4 bachelor’s degrees in cyber/computer forensics and counterterrorism in the latest year of data — 25% to women and 75% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UCO, Central. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Security Science and Technology | 15 |
