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, and more. In addition, we cover how Ferrum College ranks in comparison to other schools with security science and technology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Ferrum College was ranked #99 on College Factual's Best Schools for security science and technology list. It is also ranked #7 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Security Science and Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 60 |
| Best Security Science and Technology Schools | 99 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ferrum College handed out 7 bachelor's degrees in security science and technology. This is an increase of 250% over the previous year when 2 degrees were handed out.
Part-time undergraduates at Ferrum College paid an average of $755 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $37,400 | $37,400 |
| Fees | $920 | $920 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,230 | $13,230 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,550 | $2,550 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 students earned a bachelor's degree in security science and technology from Ferrum College. About 71% of these graduates were women and the other 29% were men.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 57% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ferrum College with a bachelor's in security science and technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Ferrum College 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 Ferrum College Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the security science and technology majors at Ferrum College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.