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 MDC ranks in comparison to other schools with security science and technology programs.
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MDC was ranked #12 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for security science and technology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at MDC paid an average of $403 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $118 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,987 | $7,947 |
| Fees | $851 | $1,714 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
Learn more about MDC tuition and fees.
Online degrees for the MDC 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 MDC Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 68 security science and technology majors earned their associate's degree from MDC. Of these graduates, 18% were men and 82% were women.
The majority of the associate's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Miami Dade College with a associate's in security science and technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Homeland Security | 161 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 138 |
| Fire Protection | 14 |