by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how CHC ranks among other schools offering degrees in security science and technology.
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The bachelor's program at CHC was ranked #28 on College Factual's Best Schools for security science and technology list. It is also ranked #3 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Security Science and Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 23 |
| Best Security Science and Technology Schools | 28 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Chestnut Hill College handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in security science and technology. This is an increase of 69% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
Security Science and Technology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CHC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,079 a year. This is higher than $39,604, which is the national median for all security science and technology bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at CHC was $790 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $38,950 | $38,950 |
| Fees | $460 | $460 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,550 | $1,550 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,300 | $12,300 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,594 | $5,594 |
Learn more about CHC tuition and fees.
The security science and technology program at CHC awarded 22 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 77% of these degrees went to men with the other 23% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Chestnut Hill College with a bachelor's in security science and technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
CHC does not offer an online option for its security science and technology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CHC Online Learning page.
Of the 4 students who earned a master's degree in Security Science and Technology from CHC in 2021-2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Chestnut Hill College with a master's in security science and technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the security science and technology majors at Chestnut Hill College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 24 |
| Other Homeland Security | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.