by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UMGC. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UMGC highly for security science and technology, coming in at #52 out of 141 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Schools | 52 of 141 |
| Best Schools in Maryland | 4 of 7 |
| Best Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 16 of 31 |
Here is each degree level granted in security science and technology at UMGC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 33 |
| Master’s | 109 |
| Graduate Certificate | 23 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Maryland Global Campus handed out 33 bachelor’s degrees in security science and technology.
UMGC is among the very best schools in the country for security science and technology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maryland | 3 |
| Best Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 11 |
| Best Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 43 |
Security Science and Technology students who finish a bachelor’s at UMGC earn a median of $89,883 a year. This is above $74,148, the median for all majors at UMGC.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UMGC, security science and technology students borrow a median amount of $29,200 in student loans. This is above $23,647, the typical median for all majors at UMGC.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,344 | $11,976 |
| Fees | $360 | $360 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 33% of security science and technology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of security science and technology bachelor’s degree graduates at UMGC were White. Approximately 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland Global Campus with a bachelor’s in security science and technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UMGC conferred 33 bachelor’s completions in forensic science and technology in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (36%).
Graduate study is also available at UMGC. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Security Science and Technology | 109 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Security Science and Technology | 23 |
