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2025 Best Security Science and Technology Schools in the Southwest Region

12 Colleges in the Southwest Region
984 Security Science and Technology Degrees Awarded
$51,345 Avg Early-Career Salary
A degree in security science and technology is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #123 out of 395 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

College Factual reviewed 12 schools in the Southwest Region 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 984 degrees in security science and technology during the 2021-2022 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Security Science and Technology School

Best Security Science and Technology Schools in the Southwest Region Your choice of security science and technology school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Security Science and Technology School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

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When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Security Science and Technology Schools in the Southwest Region list to help you make the college decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Security Science and Technology in the Southwest Region

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the security science and technology degrees they offer, see the list below.

10 Top Southwest Region Schools in Security Science and Technology

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
159 Security Science and Technology Degrees Awarded
$38,710 Median Starting Salary

It is difficult to beat University of Central Oklahoma if you wish to pursue a degree in security science and technology. Located in the suburb of Edmond, UCO is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 8th out of 31 colleges for overall quality in the state of Oklahoma.

There were approximately 159 security science and technology students who graduated with this degree at UCO in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the security science and technology program earn an average of $38,710 in the first couple years of their career.

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

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
69 Security Science and Technology Degrees Awarded
13.0% Growth in Graduates

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in security science and technology. Located in the small city of Prescott, Embry-Riddle Prescott is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #423 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Embry-Riddle Prescott is a great university overall.

There were roughly 69 security science and technology students who graduated with this degree at Embry-Riddle Prescott in the most recent data year. Those security science and technology students who get their degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott receive $3,914 more than the typical security science and technology grad.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
76 Security Science and Technology Degrees Awarded
48.7% Growth in Graduates

Grand Canyon University is a good decision for students interested in a degree in security science and technology. Grand Canyon University is a fairly large private for-profit university located in the large city of Phoenix. A Best Colleges rank of #144 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Grand Canyon University is a great university overall.

There were roughly 76 security science and technology students who graduated with this degree at Grand Canyon University in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the security science and technology program report average early career wages of $37,481.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In AZ
43 Security Science and Technology Degrees Awarded

Any student who is interested in security science and technology has to look into Arizona State University - Skysong. ASU - Skysong is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Scottsdale. A Best Colleges rank of #403 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means ASU - Skysong is a great university overall.

There were approximately 43 security science and technology students who graduated with this degree at ASU - Skysong in the most recent year we have data available.

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Rose State College
Midwest City, OK
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
89 Security Science and Technology Degrees Awarded
$58,988 Median Starting Salary

Every student pursuing a degree in security science and technology has to take a look at Rose State College. Located in the suburb of Midwest City, RSC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. This college ranks 26th out of 31 colleges for overall quality in the state of Oklahoma.

There were roughly 89 security science and technology students who graduated with this degree at RSC in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the security science and technology major at Rose State College make $7,643 more than the typical graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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Basic Certificate Highest Degree Type

Located in the large city of Phoenix, UOPX - Arizona is a private for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #83 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UOPX - Arizona is a great university overall.More information about a degree in security science and technology from University of Phoenix - Arizona

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Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZ
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In AZ
40 Security Science and Technology Degrees Awarded

Phoenix College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Phoenix. A Best Colleges rank of #748 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Phoenix College is a great college overall.

There were about 40 security science and technology students who graduated with this degree at Phoenix College in the most recent data year.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In AZ

Mesa Community College is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Mesa. A Best Colleges rank of #643 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Mesa Community College is a great college overall.

There were about 14 security science and technology students who graduated with this degree at Mesa Community College in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In AZ
10.7% Growth in Graduates

University of Arizona is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Tucson. A Best Colleges rank of #110 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means University of Arizona is a great university overall.

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

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In TX
37.5% Growth in Graduates

SHSU is a very large public university located in the distant town of Huntsville. A Best Colleges rank of #480 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means SHSU is a great university overall.

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

More information about a degree in security science and technology from Sam Houston State University

Best Security Science and Technology Colleges by State

Explore the best security science and technology schools for a specific state in the Southwest Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Texas 317 140
Arizona 287 148
Oklahoma 257 271
New Mexico 219 6

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One of 4 majors within the Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting area of study, Security Science and Technology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Security Science and Technology Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Forensic Science and Technology 721
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism 234
Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysis 14
Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigation 8
Criminalistics and Criminal Science 7

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Criminal Justice & Corrections 16,030
Fire Protection 1,536
Homeland Security 1,240
Other Homeland Security 13

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