by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how FGCU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in security science and technology.
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The bachelor's program at FGCU was ranked #18 on College Factual's Best Schools for security science and technology list. It is also ranked #5 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Security Science and Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 13 |
| Best Security Science and Technology Schools | 18 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida Gulf Coast University handed out 83 bachelor's degrees in security science and technology. This is an increase of 22% over the previous year when 68 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in security science and technology from FGCU. This makes it the #64 most popular school for security science and technology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Security Science and Technology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from FGCU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,173 a year. This is less than $39,604, which is the national median of all security science and technology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at FGCU paid an average of $744 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $140 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,191 | $22,328 |
| Fees | $1,927 | $2,834 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,914 | $10,914 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,500 | $5,500 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 13% of security science and technology bachelor's degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with a bachelor's in security science and technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the FGCU security science and technology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the FGCU Online Learning page.
All of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in security science and technology from FGCU in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at FGCU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with a master's in security science and technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| 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 Florida Gulf Coast University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 153 |
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