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 diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how SHU ranks among other schools offering degrees in security science and technology.
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SHU holds a strong position among schools offering security science and technology. More specifically it was ranked #20 out of 167 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Connecticut.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Master’s Degree Schools in Connecticut | 1 |
| Best Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 1 |
| Best Schools in Connecticut | 1 |
| Best Schools in the New England Region | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| Best Value Master’s Degree Schools in Connecticut | 3 |
| Best Value Schools in Connecticut | 3 |
| College Major Best Value | 3 |
| Best Value Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 9 |
| Best Value Schools in the New England Region | 9 |
| College Major Best Value | 9 |
During the most recent reporting year, Sacred Heart University handed out 10 bachelor’s degrees in security science and technology.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $44,960 | $50,084 |
| Fees | $320 | $320 |
Read more about SHU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 80% of security science and technology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The majority of security science and technology bachelor’s degree graduates at SHU are White. About 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sacred Heart University with a bachelor’s in security science and technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 90% of security science and technology master’s degrees went to men and 10% went to women.
The majority of security science and technology master’s degree graduates at SHU were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 87% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sacred Heart University with a master’s in security science and technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 45 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the security science and technology majors at Sacred Heart University.
The security science and technology program at SHU offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism | 63 |
SHU granted 63 degrees in cyber/computer forensics and counterterrorism recently — 11% to women and 89% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (73%).