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 IUPUI ranks among other schools offering degrees in security science and technology.
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The bachelor's program at IUPUI was ranked #31 on College Factual's Best Schools for security science and technology list. It is also ranked #1 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Security Science and Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 25 |
| Best Security Science and Technology Schools | 31 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in security science and technology. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in security science and technology from IUPUI. This makes it the #35 most popular school for security science and technology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of security science and technology students who receive their bachelor's degree at IUPUI is $44,718. This is higher than $39,604, which is the national median for all security science and technology bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at IUPUI paid an average of $1,084 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $308 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,241 | $32,509 |
| Fees | $1,208 | $1,208 |
| Books and Supplies | $690 | $690 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,010 | $13,010 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,536 | $2,536 |
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Of the 39 security science and technology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from IUPUI, about 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis with a bachelor's in security science and technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
IUPUI 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 IUPUI Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's security science and technology program at IUPUI make a median salary of $53,231. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,047.
All of the 11 students who graduated with a Master’s in security science and technology from IUPUI in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at IUPUI are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis with a master's in security science and technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the security science and technology majors at Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 117 |
| Homeland Security | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.