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2024 Best Security Science and Technology Schools

184 Colleges in the United States
6,888 Security Science and Technology Degrees Awarded
If you plan on majoring in security science and technology, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #123 in the country in terms of popularity. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

College Factual reviewed 184 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of security science and technology. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 6,888 degrees in security science and technology during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Security Science and Technology School

Best Security Science and Technology Schools The security science and technology program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Security Science and Technology rankings. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for security science and technology schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Security Science and Technology Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Security Science and Technology
Bachelor's Degrees in Security Science and Technology
Master's Degrees in Security Science and Technology
Doctor's Degrees in Security Science and Technology

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Security Science and Technology Schools ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.

Best Schools for Security Science and Technology in the United States

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the security science and technology degree levels they offer. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Top Schools in Security Science and Technology

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In DC
3.6% Growth in Graduates

George Washington University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in security science and technology. GWU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Washington. A Best Colleges rank of #49 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means GWU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 28 security science and technology students who graduated with this degree at GWU in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In AZ
60 Security Science and Technology Degrees Awarded

It is hard to beat Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott if you wish to pursue a degree in security science and technology. Located in the rural area of Prescott, Embry-Riddle Prescott is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #294 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Embry-Riddle Prescott is a great university overall.

There were about 60 security science and technology students who graduated with this degree at Embry-Riddle Prescott in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In CA
60 Security Science and Technology Degrees Awarded

University of San Diego is a good decision for students pursuing a degree in security science and technology. USD is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of San Diego. A Best Colleges rank of #187 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means USD is a great university overall.

There were approximately 60 security science and technology students who graduated with this degree at USD in the most recent data year.

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Champlain College
Burlington, VT
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In VT
154 Security Science and Technology Degrees Awarded

Every student who is interested in security science and technology has to check out Champlain College. Champlain is a small private not-for-profit college located in the small city of Burlington. This college ranks 3rd out of 11 colleges for overall quality in the state of Vermont.

There were about 154 security science and technology students who graduated with this degree at Champlain in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In VA
112 Security Science and Technology Degrees Awarded

GMU is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Fairfax. A Best Colleges rank of #117 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means GMU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 112 security science and technology students who graduated with this degree at GMU in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in security science and technology from George Mason University

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In NY
87 Security Science and Technology Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Albany, Excelsior University is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. This university ranks 24th out of 142 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were roughly 87 security science and technology students who graduated with this degree at Excelsior University in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MD
231 Security Science and Technology Degrees Awarded

UMGC is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Adelphi. A Best Colleges rank of #150 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UMGC is a great university overall.

There were roughly 231 security science and technology students who graduated with this degree at UMGC in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in security science and technology from University of Maryland Global Campus

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Stevenson University
Owings Mills, MD
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In MD
96 Security Science and Technology Degrees Awarded

Stevenson is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Owings Mills. This university ranks 23rd out of 36 colleges for overall quality in the state of Maryland.

There were about 96 security science and technology students who graduated with this degree at Stevenson in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In FL
87 Security Science and Technology Degrees Awarded

Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Fort Lauderdale. A Best Colleges rank of #176 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a great university overall.

There were about 87 security science and technology students who graduated with this degree at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In NY
293 Security Science and Technology Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of New York, John Jay is a public college with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #212 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means John Jay is a great college overall.

There were approximately 293 security science and technology students who graduated with this degree at John Jay in the most recent year we have data available.

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In NY
88 Security Science and Technology Degrees Awarded

Syracuse is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Syracuse. A Best Colleges rank of #132 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Syracuse is a great university overall.

There were roughly 88 security science and technology students who graduated with this degree at Syracuse in the most recent year we have data available.

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National University
San Diego, CA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In CA
99 Security Science and Technology Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of San Diego, National University is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #196 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means National University is a great university overall.

There were roughly 99 security science and technology students who graduated with this degree at National University in the most recent year we have data available.

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Seattle University
Seattle, WA
Graduate Certificate Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In WA
33 Security Science and Technology Degrees Awarded

Seattle U is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Seattle. A Best Colleges rank of #155 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Seattle U is a great university overall.

There were approximately 33 security science and technology students who graduated with this degree at Seattle U in the most recent data year.

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Robert Morris University
Moon Township, PA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In PA
50.0% Growth in Graduates

RMU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Moon Township. This university ranks 46th out of 109 colleges for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.

There were approximately 16 security science and technology students who graduated with this degree at RMU in the most recent year we have data available.

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In FL
61 Security Science and Technology Degrees Awarded

Located in the midsize city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #121 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Florida State is a great university overall.

There were roughly 61 security science and technology students who graduated with this degree at Florida State in the most recent year we have data available.

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University of New Haven
West Haven, CT
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In CT
177 Security Science and Technology Degrees Awarded

Located in the suburb of West Haven, University of New Haven is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 8th out of 28 schools for overall quality in the state of Connecticut.

There were roughly 177 security science and technology students who graduated with this degree at University of New Haven in the most recent data year.

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Rose State College
Midwest City, OK
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In OK
102 Security Science and Technology Degrees Awarded

RSC is a medium-sized public college located in the suburb of Midwest City. This college ranks 20th out of 32 schools for overall quality in the state of Oklahoma.

There were roughly 102 security science and technology students who graduated with this degree at RSC in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In OK
170 Security Science and Technology Degrees Awarded

UCO is a large public university located in the large suburb of Edmond. This university ranks 8th out of 32 colleges for overall quality in the state of Oklahoma.

There were roughly 170 security science and technology students who graduated with this degree at UCO in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in security science and technology from University of Central Oklahoma

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La Salle University
Philadelphia, PA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
12th Most Popular In PA

La Salle is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Philadelphia. This university ranks 27th out of 109 colleges for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.

There were roughly 9 security science and technology students who graduated with this degree at La Salle in the most recent data year.

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20
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In GA
57 Security Science and Technology Degrees Awarded

Located in the suburb of Kennesaw, KSU Georgia is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 15th out of 68 schools for overall quality in the state of Georgia.

There were approximately 57 security science and technology students who graduated with this degree at KSU Georgia in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In FL
73 Security Science and Technology Degrees Awarded

FGCU is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Fort Myers. This university ranks 25th out of 77 colleges for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were approximately 73 security science and technology students who graduated with this degree at FGCU in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in security science and technology from Florida Gulf Coast University

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In WV
107 Security Science and Technology Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Morgantown, WVU is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 28 colleges for overall quality in the state of West Virginia.

There were roughly 107 security science and technology students who graduated with this degree at WVU in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In VA
80 Security Science and Technology Degrees Awarded

Located in the midsize city of Richmond, VCU is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #240 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means VCU is a great university overall.

There were about 80 security science and technology students who graduated with this degree at VCU in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in security science and technology from Virginia Commonwealth University

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In NV
43 Security Science and Technology Degrees Awarded

CSN is a fairly large public college located in the city of Las Vegas. This college ranks 3rd out of 9 colleges for overall quality in the state of Nevada.

There were about 43 security science and technology students who graduated with this degree at CSN in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in security science and technology from College of Southern Nevada

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In PA
31 Security Science and Technology Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

There were about 31 security science and technology students who graduated with this degree at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in the most recent year we have data available.

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Rest of the Top Best Security Science and Technology Schools

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Security Science and Technology Schools award.

Rank College Location
28 University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND
29 Florida International University Miami, FL
30 Boston University Boston, MA
31 Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO
32 Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ
33 Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA
34 University of Baltimore Baltimore, MD
35 University of Wisconsin - Platteville Platteville, WI
36 Madonna University Livonia, MI

Security Science and Technology by Region

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Far Western US
Southwest
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Security Science and Technology Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/Policy 191
Security Science and Technology, General 22
Geospatial Intelligence 14

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Majors Similar to Security Science and Technology

Related Major Annual Graduates
Criminal Justice & Corrections 113,121
Fire Protection 13,766
Homeland Security 7,140
Other Homeland Security 1,695

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