by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in security science and technology at John Jay. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 7 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks John Jay highly for security science and technology, coming in at #26 out of 173 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Schools | 26 of 173 |
| Best Schools in New York | 2 of 14 |
| Best Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 8 of 35 |
Here is each degree level granted in security science and technology at John Jay, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 122 |
| Certificate | 3 |
| Master’s | 31 |
| Graduate Certificate | 19 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice awarded 31 master’s degrees in security science and technology.
John Jay is among the very best schools in the country for security science and technology at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Master’s Degree Schools in New York | 1 |
| Best Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 4 |
| Best Master’s Degree Schools | 11 |
Among recent graduates, 45% of security science and technology master’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The largest share of security science and technology master’s degree graduates at John Jay are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 23% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice with a master’s in security science and technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
John Jay awarded 21 master’s degrees in cyber/computer forensics and counterterrorism recently — 48% to women and 52% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (29%).
John Jay granted 10 master’s completions in forensic science and technology recently — 70% to women and 30% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (40%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice awarded 19 graduate certificate degrees in security science and technology.
John Jay is among the very best schools in the country for security science and technology at the graduate certificate level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 7 |
In the most recent graduating class, 32% of security science and technology graduate certificate degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The largest share of security science and technology graduate certificate degree graduates at John Jay are Asian. About 26% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice with a graduate certificate in security science and technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
John Jay conferred 11 graduate certificate degrees in cyber/computer forensics and counterterrorism in the most recent reporting year — 55% to women and 45% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (27%).
John Jay granted 5 graduate certificate degrees in law enforcement intelligence analysis in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (40%).
John Jay awarded 3 graduate certificate completions in financial forensics and fraud investigation recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (67%).
Undergraduate study is also available at John Jay. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Security Science and Technology | 122 |
| Certificate Degrees in Security Science and Technology | 3 |