by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how UMGC ranks in comparison to other schools with security science and technology programs.
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UMGC is in the top 10% of the country for security science and technology. More specifically it was ranked #9 out of 105 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Maryland.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland Global Campus handed out 109 bachelor's degrees in security science and technology. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 119 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 106 students received their master’s degree in security science and technology from UMGC. This makes it the #1 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 UMGC is $47,496. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $39,604 for all security science and technology bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMGC was $524 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $318 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,632 | $11,976 |
| Fees | $360 | $360 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 109 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in security science and technology from UMGC. About 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland Global Campus with a bachelor's in security science and technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 11 |
UMGC 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 UMGC Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's security science and technology program at UMGC make a median salary of $101,880. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all security science and technology graduates with a master's is $59,047.
Of the 83 students who earned a master's degree in Security Science and Technology from UMGC in 2021-2022, 52% were men and 48% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland Global Campus with a master's in security science and technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the security science and technology majors at University of Maryland Global Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 353 |
| Fire Protection | 1 |
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