by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in security science and technology at GWU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, GWU as a strong choice for security science and technology, coming in at #20 out of 173 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Schools | 20 of 173 |
| Best Schools in District of Columbia | 1 of 1 |
| Best Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 6 of 35 |
The table below lists every degree level available for security science and technology at GWU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 13 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, George Washington University conferred 13 master’s degrees in security science and technology.
GWU 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 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Master’s Degree Schools in District of Columbia | 1 |
| Best Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 2 |
| Best Master’s Degree Schools | 6 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $72,520 | $72,520 |
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Among recent graduates, 8% of security science and technology master’s degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The majority of security science and technology master’s degree graduates at GWU were White. Approximately 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a master’s in security science and technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
GWU awarded 8 master’s degrees in criminalistics and criminal science in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (38%).
GWU granted 5 master’s completions in forensic science and technology in the most recent reporting year — 80% to women and 20% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (80%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, George Washington University conferred 4 graduate certificate degrees in security science and technology.
GWU has not been ranked for security science and technology at the graduate certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 25% of security science and technology graduate certificate degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of security science and technology graduate certificate degree graduates at GWU are Asian. Approximately 25% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a graduate certificate in security science and technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
GWU awarded 4 graduate certificate completions in forensic science and technology recently — 75% to women and 25% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (25%).