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2025 Best Security Science and Technology Schools

105 Colleges in the United States
7,884 Security Science and Technology Degrees Awarded
$51,345 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you plan on majoring in security science and technology, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #123 in the country in terms of popularity. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

College Factual looked at 105 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Security Science and Technology Schools ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 7,884 degrees in security science and technology to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Security Science and Technology School

Best Security Science and Technology Schools The security science and technology program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Security Science and Technology rankings. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for security science and technology schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Security Science and Technology Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Security Science and Technology
Bachelor's Degrees in Security Science and Technology
Master's Degrees in Security Science and Technology
Doctor's Degrees in Security Science and Technology

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Security Science and Technology Schools ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Security Science and Technology in the United States

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the security science and technology degree levels they offer. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

21 Top Schools in Security Science and Technology

1
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
110 Security Science and Technology Degrees Awarded
$60,985 Median Starting Salary

George Mason University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in security science and technology. GMU is a very large public university located in the suburb of Fairfax. A Best Colleges rank of #92 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means GMU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 110 security science and technology students who graduated with this degree at GMU in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the security science and technology program at George Mason University get $9,640 above the average graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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Champlain College
Burlington, VT
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
140 Security Science and Technology Degrees Awarded
$82,102 Median Starting Salary

Every student who is interested in security science and technology has to look into Champlain College. Champlain is a small private not-for-profit college located in the small city of Burlington. This college ranks 2nd out of 9 schools for overall quality in the state of Vermont.

There were about 140 security science and technology students who graduated with this degree at Champlain in the most recent year we have data available. Security Science and Technology degree recipients from Champlain College earn a boost of about $30,757 above the typical income of security science and technology graduates.

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3
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
309 Security Science and Technology Degrees Awarded
5.2% Growth in Graduates

John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a good option for students interested in a degree in security science and technology. Located in the city of New York, John Jay is a public college with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #163 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means John Jay is a great college overall.

There were roughly 309 security science and technology students who graduated with this degree at John Jay in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, security science and technology degree recipients generally make around $44,092 at the beginning of their careers.

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4
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
102 Security Science and Technology Degrees Awarded
14.7% Growth in Graduates

Any student who is interested in security science and technology has to look into Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Fort Lauderdale. A Best Colleges rank of #123 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a great university overall.

There were about 102 security science and technology students who graduated with this degree at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the security science and technology program state that they receive average early career income of $34,506.

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In FL
69 Security Science and Technology Degrees Awarded

Located in the midsize city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #117 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Florida State is a great university overall.

There were roughly 69 security science and technology students who graduated with this degree at Florida State in the most recent data year.

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University of New Haven
West Haven, CT
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
218 Security Science and Technology Degrees Awarded
18.8% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large suburb of West Haven, University of New Haven is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 8th out of 18 schools for overall quality in the state of Connecticut.

There were approximately 217.99999999999997 security science and technology students who graduated with this degree at University of New Haven in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the security science and technology program report average early career earnings of $47,091.

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Utica College
Utica, NY
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
63 Security Science and Technology Degrees Awarded
$53,951 Median Starting Salary

Utica College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the small city of Utica. This college ranks 49th out of 136 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were approximately 63 security science and technology students who graduated with this degree at Utica College in the most recent data year. Those security science and technology students who get their degree from Utica College receive $2,606 more than the average security science and technology student.

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8
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In DC

GWU is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Washington. A Best Colleges rank of #25 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means GWU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 21 security science and technology students who graduated with this degree at GWU in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in security science and technology from George Washington University

9
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
204 Security Science and Technology Degrees Awarded
$70,156 Median Starting Salary

UMGC is a very large public university located in the suburb of Adelphi. A Best Colleges rank of #179 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UMGC is a great university overall.

There were approximately 204 security science and technology students who graduated with this degree at UMGC in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the security science and technology major at University of Maryland Global Campus get $18,811 above the standard college graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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Robert Morris University
Moon Township, PA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
52 Security Science and Technology Degrees Awarded
69.2% Growth in Graduates

RMU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Moon Township. This university ranks 29th out of 103 colleges for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.

There were approximately 52 security science and technology students who graduated with this degree at RMU in the most recent year we have data available. Those security science and technology students who get their degree from Robert Morris University receive $18,527 more than the typical security science and technology student.

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11
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In FL

Embry-Riddle Worldwide is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Daytona Beach.

There were about 10 security science and technology students who graduated with this degree at Embry-Riddle Worldwide in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in security science and technology from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide

12
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In FL
176 Security Science and Technology Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Miami, MDC is a public college with a very large student population. This college ranks 18th out of 70 colleges for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were roughly 176 security science and technology students who graduated with this degree at MDC in the most recent data year.

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13
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
159 Security Science and Technology Degrees Awarded
$38,710 Median Starting Salary

UCO is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Edmond. This university ranks 8th out of 31 schools for overall quality in the state of Oklahoma.

There were roughly 159 security science and technology students who graduated with this degree at UCO in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, security science and technology degree recipients usually earn about $38,710 in their early careers.

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14
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
88 Security Science and Technology Degrees Awarded
9.1% Growth in Graduates

Located in the medium-sized city of Richmond, VCU is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #189 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means VCU is a great university overall.

There were about 88 security science and technology students who graduated with this degree at VCU in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the security science and technology program report average early career wages of $37,501.

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Hilbert College
Hamburg, NY
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
66 Security Science and Technology Degrees Awarded
31.8% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large suburb of Hamburg, Hilbert College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population. This college ranks 36th out of 136 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were roughly 66 security science and technology students who graduated with this degree at Hilbert College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the security science and technology program earn about $32,374 in the first couple years of their career.

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16
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In WI
40 Security Science and Technology Degrees Awarded

UW - Platteville is a moderately-sized public university located in the distant town of Platteville. This university ranks 20th out of 46 colleges for overall quality in the state of Wisconsin.

There were about 40 security science and technology students who graduated with this degree at UW - Platteville in the most recent data year.

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17
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
12th Most Popular In PA

University of Scranton is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Scranton. A Best Colleges rank of #202 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means University of Scranton is a great university overall.

There were roughly 9 security science and technology students who graduated with this degree at University of Scranton in the most recent data year.

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18
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In FL
89 Security Science and Technology Degrees Awarded

FGCU is a large public university located in the large suburb of Fort Myers. This university ranks 37th out of 70 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were roughly 89 security science and technology students who graduated with this degree at FGCU in the most recent year we have data available.

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Tiffin University
Tiffin, OH
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In OH
43 Security Science and Technology Degrees Awarded

Tiffin University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the town of Tiffin. This university ranks 36th out of 91 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were roughly 43 security science and technology students who graduated with this degree at Tiffin University in the most recent year we have data available.

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Seattle University
Seattle, WA
Graduate Certificate Highest Degree Type
47 Security Science and Technology Degrees Awarded
29.8% Growth in Graduates

Seattle U is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Seattle. A Best Colleges rank of #155 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Seattle U is a great university overall.

There were approximately 47 security science and technology students who graduated with this degree at Seattle U in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, security science and technology degree recipients typically make about $37,557 in their early careers.

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21
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In RI

Located in the large suburb of Bristol, RWU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 7th out of 9 schools for overall quality in the state of Rhode Island.

There were approximately 14 security science and technology students who graduated with this degree at RWU in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in security science and technology from Roger Williams University

Rest of the Top Best Security Science and Technology Schools

Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Security Science and Technology Schools award.

Rank College Location
22 Fox Valley Technical College Appleton, WI
23 Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL
24 Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ
25 Palm Beach State College Lake Worth, FL
26 American Public University System Charles Town, WV
27 Stevenson University Owings Mills, MD
28 Chestnut Hill College Philadelphia, PA
29 Arizona State University - Skysong Scottsdale, AZ
30 Anna Maria College Paxton, MA
31 Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN
32 Farmingdale State College Farmingdale, NY
33 Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA
34 Rose State College Midwest City, OK
35 Boise State University Boise, ID

Security Science and Technology by Region

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Region
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New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Other U.S. Territories
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Security Science and Technology is one of 4 different types of Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting programs to choose from.

Security Science and Technology Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Forensic Science and Technology 4,334
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism 1,829
Criminalistics and Criminal Science 587
Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/Policy 555
Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigation 345
Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysis 174
Security Science and Technology, General 47
Geospatial Intelligence 13

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Majors Similar to Security Science and Technology

Related Major Annual Graduates
Criminal Justice & Corrections 109,996
Fire Protection 13,901
Homeland Security 6,812
Other Homeland Security 1,612

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