by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in security science and technology at EIU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s level. At its best it places at #2 out of 2 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks EIU among the top schools in the country for security science and technology, ranked #53 out of 173 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Schools | 53 of 173 |
| Best Schools in Illinois | 4 of 5 |
| Best Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 8 of 21 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in security science and technology at EIU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 21 |
During the most recent reporting year, Eastern Illinois University awarded 21 master’s degrees in security science and technology.
EIU is among the very best schools in the country for security science and technology at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 2 |
| Best Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 3 |
| Best Master’s Degree Schools | 21 |
In the most recent graduating class, 95% of security science and technology master’s degrees went to men and 5% went to women.
The majority of security science and technology master’s degree graduates at EIU are Non-Resident Alien. About 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a master’s in security science and technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 0 |
EIU granted 21 master’s completions in cyber/computer forensics and counterterrorism in the latest year of data — 5% to women and 95% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (76%).