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 VCU ranks among other schools offering degrees in security science and technology.
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VCU was ranked #14 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 #2 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 72 bachelor's degrees in security science and technology. This is an increase of 26% over the previous year when 57 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 23 students received their master’s degree in security science and technology from VCU. This makes it the #22 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 VCU is $37,501. This is less than $39,604, which is the national median of all security science and technology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at VCU, security science and technology students borrow a median amount of $48,836 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $45,891 for all security science and technology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the security science and technology program at VCU is $563 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at VCU paid an average of $1,198 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $443 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,850 | $34,744 |
| Fees | $3,383 | $4,073 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,119 | $16,119 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,150 | $6,150 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 72 students earned a bachelor's degree in security science and technology from VCU. About 68% of these graduates were women and the other 32% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor's in security science and technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the VCU 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 VCU Online Learning page.
Security Science and Technology majors graduating with a master's degree from VCU make a median salary of $48,668 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,047.
Of the 16 students who earned a master's degree in Security Science and Technology from VCU in 2021-2022, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a master's in security science and technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| 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 Virginia Commonwealth University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 263 |
| Other Homeland Security | 124 |
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