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. We've also included details on how FIU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in security science and technology.
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The bachelor's program at FIU was ranked #38 on College Factual's Best Schools for security science and technology list. It is also ranked #7 in Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida International University handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in security science and technology. This is an increase of 38% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in security science and technology from FIU. This makes it the #35 most popular school for security science and technology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at FIU paid an average of $619 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $206 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,721 | $16,529 |
| Fees | $1,844 | $2,435 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,156 | $12,156 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,900 | $5,900 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 23% of security science and technology bachelor's degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida International University with a bachelor's in security science and technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the FIU 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 FIU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 security science and technology majors earned their master's degree from FIU. Of these graduates, 18% were men and 82% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida International University with a master's in security science and technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the security science and technology majors at Florida International University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 649 |
| Homeland Security | 73 |
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