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, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how West Virginia University Tech ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in security science and technology.
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The security science and technology major at West Virginia University Tech is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Security Science and Technology. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, West Virginia University Institute of Technology handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in security science and technology. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of security science and technology students who receive their bachelor's degree at West Virginia University Tech is $44,255. 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the security science and technology program at West Virginia University Tech is $719 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at West Virginia University Tech paid an average of $953 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $396 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,064 | $20,160 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,020 | $13,020 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,170 | $3,170 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in security science and technology from West Virginia University Tech. About 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University Institute of Technology with a bachelor's in security science and technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
West Virginia University Tech 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 West Virginia University Tech Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the security science and technology majors at West Virginia University Institute of Technology.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 11 |