by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 12 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Security Science and Technology Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 106 associate degrees in security science and technology during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The security science and technology associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality security science and technology program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their associate degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their associate degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for security science and technology students working on their associate degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Security Science and Technology Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for security science and technology students seeking a an associate degree.
Prince George's Community College is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in security science and technology. Located in the suburb of Largo, PGCC is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in security science and technology from Prince George’s Community College
Borough of Manhattan Community College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in security science and technology. BMCC is a fairly large public college located in the city of New York.More information about a associate in security science and technology from Borough of Manhattan Community College
It's hard to beat Herkimer County Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in security science and technology. Located in the rural area of Herkimer, Herkimer College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in security science and technology from Herkimer County Community College
Community College of Baltimore County is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in security science and technology. CCBC is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Baltimore.More information about a associate in security science and technology from Community College of Baltimore County
QCC is a moderately-sized public college located in the city of Bayside.More information about a associate in security science and technology from Queensborough Community College
Located in the city of Bronx, BCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in security science and technology from Bronx Community College
Located in the medium-sized suburb of Binghamton, SUNY Broome is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in security science and technology from SUNY Broome
KCC is a fairly large public college located in the city of Brooklyn.More information about a associate in security science and technology from Kingsborough Community College
HVCC is a moderately-sized public college located in the small city of Troy.More information about a associate in security science and technology from Hudson Valley Community College
Located in the suburb of Syracuse, OCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in security science and technology from Onondaga Community College
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Explore the best security science and technology colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 196 | 77 |
| Pennsylvania | 179 | 0 |
| New Jersey | 137 | 8 |
| Maryland | 126 | 21 |
Security Science and Technology is one of 4 different types of Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 5,752 |
| Homeland Security | 127 |
| Fire Protection | 117 |
| Other Homeland Security | 72 |
