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 ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how Boston U ranks among other schools offering degrees in security science and technology.
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The security science and technology major at Boston U is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Security Science and Technology. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
In 2022, 30 students received their master’s degree in security science and technology from Boston U. This makes it the #15 most popular school for security science and technology master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Boston U paid an average of $1,994 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,798 | $63,798 |
| Fees | $1,370 | $1,370 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,110 | $18,110 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,085 | $2,085 |
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Boston U does not offer an online option for its security science and technology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Boston U Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's security science and technology program at Boston U make a median salary of $57,616. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,047.
Of the 26 security science and technology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Boston U, about 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Boston U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston 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 | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the security science and technology majors at Boston University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 158 |
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