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2025 Best Security Science and Technology Schools in the Plains States Region

5 Colleges in the Plains States Region
219 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.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 5 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Security Science and Technology Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 219 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 in the Plains States Region Your choice of security science and technology school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. 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.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Pick Your Security Science and Technology 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

The security science and technology school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Security Science and Technology Schools in the Plains States Region. 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 Plains States Region

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.

Top Plains States Region Schools in Security Science and Technology

1
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In IA
36 Security Science and Technology Degrees Awarded

Every student pursuing a degree in security science and technology has to check out Western Iowa Tech Community College. Western Iowa Tech Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the small city of Sioux City. This college ranks 32nd out of 37 colleges for overall quality in the state of Iowa.

There were approximately 36 security science and technology students who graduated with this degree at Western Iowa Tech Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in security science and technology from Western Iowa Tech Community College

2
SLU crest
Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MO

Saint Louis University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in security science and technology. Located in the large city of Saint Louis, SLU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #243 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means SLU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 10 security science and technology students who graduated with this degree at SLU in the most recent year we have data available.

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3
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In ND

It's hard to beat University of North Dakota if you wish to pursue a degree in security science and technology. UND is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Grand Forks. A Best Colleges rank of #335 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UND is a great university overall.

There were approximately 13 security science and technology students who graduated with this degree at UND in the most recent year we have data available.

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4
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$39,252 Median Starting Salary

Washburn University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in security science and technology. Washburn University is a moderately-sized public university located in the medium-sized city of Topeka. This university ranks 14th out of 44 schools for overall quality in the state of Kansas.

There were about 21 security science and technology students who graduated with this degree at Washburn University in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, security science and technology degree recipients usually earn about $39,252 at the beginning of their careers.

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5
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In MO

Located in the city of Saint Joseph, Missouri Western is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 40th out of 48 colleges for overall quality in the state of Missouri.

There were about 5 security science and technology students who graduated with this degree at Missouri Western in the most recent year we have data available.

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Best Security Science and Technology Colleges by State

Explore the best security science and technology schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 284 22
Missouri 283 22
Kansas 266 44
Iowa 264 30
Nebraska 238 40
North Dakota 210 25
South Dakota 204 0

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One of 4 majors within the Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting area of study, Security Science and Technology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Security Science and Technology Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Forensic Science and Technology 101
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism 87
Criminalistics and Criminal Science 19
Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysis 6
Geospatial Intelligence 3
Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigation 2
Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/Policy 1

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Majors Similar to Security Science and Technology

Related Major Annual Graduates
Criminal Justice & Corrections 5,408
Homeland Security 828
Fire Protection 479
Other Homeland Security 75

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