Here is an overview of the graduate program in security science and technology at VCU. You can earn it at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 3 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates VCU among the top schools in the country for security science and technology, placing at #59 out of 173 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Schools | 59 of 173 |
| Best Schools in Virginia | 4 of 7 |
| Best Schools in the Southeast Region | 11 of 47 |
The following degree levels are available for security science and technology at VCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 70 |
| Master’s | 25 |
During the most recent reporting year, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 25 master’s degrees in security science and technology.
VCU holds a strong position among schools offering security science and technology at the master’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 2 |
| Best Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 6 |
| Best Master’s Degree Schools | 33 |
In the most recent graduating class, 12% of security science and technology master’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The largest share of security science and technology master’s degree graduates at VCU were White. Approximately 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a master’s in security science and technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
VCU conferred 25 master’s completions in forensic science and technology in the latest year of data — 88% to women and 12% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (60%).
Undergraduate study is also available at VCU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Security Science and Technology | 70 |