by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in the Far Western US Region to determine which ones were the best for security science and technology students pursuing a associate degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 81 associate degrees in security science and technology during the 2020-2021 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of security science and technology for getting your associate degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we consider a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their associate degree from the school. After all, your associate degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for security science and technology students working on their associate degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Security Science and Technology Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in security science and technology.
College of Southern Nevada is a good option for individuals interested in an associate degree in security science and technology. Located in the city of Las Vegas, CSN is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in security science and technology from College of Southern Nevada
It is difficult to beat East Los Angeles College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in security science and technology. East Los Angeles College is a very large public college located in the suburb of Monterey Park.More information about a associate in security science and technology from East Los Angeles College
Southwestern College is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in security science and technology. SWC Chula Vista is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Chula Vista.More information about a associate in security science and technology from Southwestern College
Chemeketa Community College is a wonderful decision for individuals pursuing an associate degree in security science and technology. Located in the suburb of Salem, Chemeketa Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in security science and technology from Chemeketa Community College
San Diego Miramar College is a fairly large public college located in the large city of San Diego.More information about a associate in security science and technology from San Diego Miramar College
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Explore the best security science and technology colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 192 | 32 |
| Oregon | 147 | 1 |
| Washington | 131 | 7 |
| Nevada | 112 | 41 |
One of 4 majors within the Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting area of study, Security Science and Technology has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 8,294 |
| Fire Protection | 1,399 |
| Homeland Security | 41 |
| Other Homeland Security | 8 |
