by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in security science and technology at George Mason. You can earn it at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 3 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates George Mason as a strong choice for security science and technology, coming in at #23 out of 173 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Schools | 23 of 173 |
| Best Schools in Virginia | 3 of 7 |
| Best Schools in the Southeast Region | 4 of 47 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in security science and technology at George Mason, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 46 |
| Master’s | 50 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, George Mason University conferred 50 master’s degrees in security science and technology.
George Mason is among the very best schools in the country for security science and technology at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 1 |
| Best Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 2 |
| Best Master’s Degree Schools | 8 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $24,864 | $40,978 |
| Fees | $3,828 | $3,828 |
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Among recent graduates, 34% of security science and technology master’s degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The majority of security science and technology master’s degree graduates at George Mason are White. About 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a master’s in security science and technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 6 |
George Mason conferred 28 master’s completions in forensic science and technology recently — 89% to women and 11% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
George Mason granted 22 master’s degrees in cyber/computer forensics and counterterrorism in the latest year of data — 36% to women and 64% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (36%).
During the most recent reporting year, George Mason University conferred 3 graduate certificate degrees in security science and technology.
George Mason is not yet ranked for security science and technology at the graduate certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of security science and technology graduate certificate degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of security science and technology graduate certificate degree graduates at George Mason are Black or African American. Approximately 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a graduate certificate in security science and technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
George Mason granted 2 graduate certificate completions in cyber/computer forensics and counterterrorism in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
George Mason conferred 1 graduate certificate degree in forensic science and technology recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (100%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at George Mason. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Security Science and Technology | 46 |