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. Also, learn how UCO ranks among other schools offering degrees in security science and technology.
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UCO was ranked #13 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. It is also ranked #1 in Oklahoma.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Central Oklahoma handed out 149 bachelor's degrees in security science and technology. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 155 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in security science and technology from UCO. This makes it the #32 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 UCO is $38,710. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $39,604 for all security science and technology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCO, security science and technology students borrow a median amount of $31,052 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all security science and technology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $45,891.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UCO was $606 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $243 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,284 | $18,171 |
| Fees | $1,238 | $1,238 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,886 | $8,886 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $8,160 | $8,160 |
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Of the 149 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Security Science and Technology from UCO in 2021-2022, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Oklahoma with a bachelor's in security science and technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 73 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 32 |
Online degrees for the UCO 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 UCO Online Learning page.
All of the 10 students who graduated with a Master’s in security science and technology from UCO in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Oklahoma with a master's in security science and technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the security science and technology majors at University of Central Oklahoma.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 127 |
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