Georgia · Security Science and Technology

Best colleges for Security Science and Technology in Georgia

Ranked by graduates a year

Kennesaw State University, Southern Crescent Technical College and Chattahoochee Technical College award the most Security Science and Technology degrees and certificates in Georgia: 336, 53 and 45 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 12 Georgia colleges offer Security Science and Technology and award 531 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The Security Science and Technology program focuses on the intersection of science, technology, and society as it pertains to homeland security, law enforcement, and related protective services. This interdisciplinary field prepares…

Institutions
12
offering CIP 43.04
States & territories
52
with a program page
Degrees / yr
531
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
—
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$28,040
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
43%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Forensic Science Technicians
$65,870
BLS OEWS May 2025

12 institutions offering Security Science and Technology in Georgia

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by graduates a year.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw Public
—33652%——
2Southern Crescent Technical College
Griffin Public
—5358%——
3Chattahoochee Technical College
Marietta Public
—4538%——
4West Georgia Technical College
Waco Public
—2235%——
5Savannah State University
Savannah Public
—2028%——
6Georgia Military College
Milledgeville Public
—1338%——
7Albany State University
Albany Public
—1231%——
8Georgia Southern University
Statesboro Public
—1155%——
9Piedmont University
Demorest Private not-for-profit
—947%$20,049—
10Reinhardt University
Waleska Private not-for-profit
—444%$28,040—
11University of North Georgia
Dahlonega Public
—437%——
12Atlanta Technical College
Atlanta Public
—249%——

Colleges awarding the most Security Science and Technology degrees in Georgia

Top 10 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw Public
336Not reported
2Southern Crescent Technical College
Griffin Public
53Not reported
3Chattahoochee Technical College
Marietta Public
45Not reported
4West Georgia Technical College
Waco Public
22Not reported
5Georgia Military College
Milledgeville Public
13Not reported
6Albany State University
Albany Public
12Not reported
7Georgia Southern University
Statesboro Public
11Not reported
8Piedmont University
Demorest Private not-for-profit
9Not reported
9Reinhardt University
Waleska Private not-for-profit
4Not reported
10University of North Georgia
Dahlonega Public
4Not reported
Show the other 2 Georgia colleges offering Security Science and Technology
InstitutionCityControlGraduates / yr
Savannah State UniversitySavannahPublic20
Atlanta Technical CollegeAtlantaPublic2

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Forensic Science Technicians (SOC 19-4092).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+12.8%
Much faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~2,900
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$67,440
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Critical ThinkingWritingSpeakingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningActive Learning

What Forensic Science Technicians earn in Georgia

Jobs in Georgia
550
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$65,870
median $63,600
Best-paying metro
$68,030
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Security Science and Technology programs in Georgia.

Which Georgia colleges award the most Security Science and Technology degrees?+

Kennesaw State University (336 graduates a year), Southern Crescent Technical College (53 graduates a year) and Chattahoochee Technical College (45 graduates a year) award the most Security Science and Technology degrees and certificates in Georgia, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 12 Georgia colleges offer Security Science and Technology.

How much do Forensic Science Technicians earn in Georgia?+

The average annual wage for Forensic Science Technicians in Georgia is $65,870 (median $63,600), across about 550 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Security Science and Technology program?+

The Security Science and Technology program focuses on the intersection of science, technology, and society as it pertains to homeland security, law enforcement, and related protective services. This interdisciplinary field prepares…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop critical thinking, writing, speaking, reading comprehension, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Forensic Science Technicians?+

The national job outlook is about +12.8% growth with around 2,900 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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