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 SHSU ranks in comparison to other schools with security science and technology programs.
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The bachelor's program at SHSU was ranked #66 on College Factual's Best Schools for security science and technology list.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in security science and technology from SHSU. This makes it the #48 most popular school for security science and technology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at SHSU paid an average of $652 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $244 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,856 | $15,648 |
| Fees | $3,372 | $3,372 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,380 | $1,380 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,720 | $11,720 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,866 | $3,866 |
Learn more about SHSU tuition and fees.
SHSU 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 SHSU Online Learning page.
The security science and technology program at SHSU awarded 11 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 18% of these degrees went to men with the other 82% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SHSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sam Houston State University with a master's in security science and technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 7 |
| 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 Sam Houston State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 983 |
| Homeland Security | 66 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.