Below are the key facts about this program at George Mason. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates George Mason as a strong choice for security science and technology, coming in at #15 out of 141 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Schools | 15 of 141 |
| Best Schools in Virginia | 1 of 4 |
| Best Schools in the Southeast Region | 2 of 38 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in security science and technology at George Mason, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 46 |
| Master’s | 50 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, George Mason University handed out 46 bachelor’s degrees in security science and technology.
George Mason is among the very best schools in the country for security science and technology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 1 |
| Best Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 2 |
| Best Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 11 |
Security Science and Technology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from George Mason report a median salary of $91,584 a year. This is higher than $79,668, the median for all majors at George Mason.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at George Mason, security science and technology students borrow a median amount of $25,747 in student loans. This is higher than $23,529, the typical median for all majors at George Mason.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,510 | $34,860 |
| Fees | $3,828 | $3,828 |
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Among recent graduates, 20% of security science and technology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of security science and technology bachelor’s degree graduates at George Mason were White. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a bachelor’s in security science and technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
George Mason granted 46 bachelor’s degrees in forensic science and technology in the most recent reporting year — 80% to women and 20% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at George Mason. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Security Science and Technology | 50 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Security Science and Technology | 3 |