by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in security science and technology at GCU. It is offered at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 5 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks GCU highly for security science and technology, placing at #120 out of 173 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Schools | 120 of 173 |
| Best Schools in Arizona | 7 of 9 |
| Best Schools in the Southwest Region | 16 of 20 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in security science and technology at GCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 37 |
| Master’s | 75 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Grand Canyon University awarded 75 master’s degrees in security science and technology.
GCU is a solid choice among schools offering security science and technology at the master’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Master’s Degree Schools in Arizona | 3 |
| Best Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 5 |
| Best Master’s Degree Schools | 47 |
In the most recent graduating class, 33% of security science and technology master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of security science and technology master’s degree graduates at GCU were White. Roughly 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Canyon University with a master’s in security science and technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
GCU granted 51 master’s degrees in forensic science and technology recently — 86% to women and 14% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (49%).
GCU conferred 24 master’s completions in cyber/computer forensics and counterterrorism in the latest year of data — 25% to women and 75% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (42%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at GCU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Security Science and Technology | 37 |
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