Below are the key facts about this program at West Virginia University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
The table below lists every degree level available for security science and technology at West Virginia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 102 |
| Master’s | 48 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, West Virginia University conferred 102 bachelor’s degrees in security science and technology.
West Virginia University has not been ranked for security science and technology at the bachelor’s level.
Security Science and Technology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from West Virginia University earn a median of $52,528 a year. This is below $61,939, the median for all majors at West Virginia University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at West Virginia University, security science and technology students borrow a median amount of $24,324 in student loans. This is higher than $23,844, the typical median for all majors at West Virginia University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,976 | $28,608 |
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Among recent graduates, 14% of security science and technology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of security science and technology bachelor’s degree graduates at West Virginia University were White. Approximately 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor’s in security science and technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 82 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
West Virginia University granted 102 bachelor’s degrees in forensic science and technology in the latest year of data — 86% to women and 14% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (80%).
Graduate study is also available at West Virginia University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Security Science and Technology | 48 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Security Science and Technology | 3 |