Security Science and Technology
Offered at 548 college programs that reported results. Here is what graduates earn and owe at each credential level, and which programs pay best.
By credential level
| Credential | Programs | Typical earnings, 1 yr | Typical earnings, 5 yrs | Typical debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 129 | $54,534 | $78,721 | $17,500 |
| Associate | 99 | $51,107 | $43,777 | $18,580 |
| Bachelor's | 166 | $44,768 | $60,046 | $24,998 |
| Post-bacc certificate | 1 | — | — | — |
| Master's | 98 | $66,740 | $84,863 | — |
| Doctoral | 5 | — | — | — |
| Graduate certificate | 50 | — | — | — |
"Typical" is the median across programs of each program's median, counting only programs with unsuppressed data (at least three). It describes a typical program, not a national median for all graduates. Certificate figures include certificates earned at four-year colleges, often alongside a bachelor's; see degrees vs. certificates for a cleaner comparison. Source: College Scorecard field of study data.
One year after finishing, a typical certificate program in this field reports median earnings of $54,534, versus $44,768 for a typical bachelor's program.
Highest-earning certificate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Champlain College | VT | — | $86,488 | — |
| 2 | Utica University | NY | $62,305 | $82,433 | — |
| 3 | University of New Haven | CT | — | $78,721 | — |
| 4 | Salisbury University | MD | $62,715 | — | — |
| 5 | Rose State College | OK | $58,976 | — | $11,500 |
| 6 | University of Colorado Colorado Springs | CO | $56,342 | — | — |
| 7 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | WI | $52,726 | — | $27,569 |
| 8 | Miami Dade College | FL | $40,997 | $47,179 | — |
| 9 | Madonna University | MI | $41,624 | — | $28,000 |
| 10 | Caribbean Forensic and Technical College | PR | $17,741 | $26,550 | $3,195 |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning associate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rose State College | OK | $51,107 | $73,887 | $18,580 |
| 2 | College of Southern Nevada | NV | $52,205 | $67,907 | $10,625 |
| 3 | St Petersburg College | FL | — | $58,773 | — |
| 4 | Palm Beach State College | FL | — | $51,996 | — |
| 5 | Phoenix College | AZ | — | $44,156 | — |
| 6 | Herkimer County Community College | NY | — | $43,399 | — |
| 7 | Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale | FL | $33,559 | $37,238 | $23,938 |
| 8 | Miami Dade College | FL | — | $35,212 | — |
| 9 | ICPR Junior College-Arecibo | PR | — | $21,115 | — |
| 10 | ICPR Junior College | PR | — | $21,115 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning bachelor's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Champlain College | VT | $68,425 | $102,483 | $32,373 |
| 2 | Robert Morris University | PA | $64,104 | $96,607 | $26,000 |
| 3 | Florida State University | FL | $60,178 | $95,799 | $16,250 |
| 4 | Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | PA | $56,620 | $82,784 | $25,000 |
| 5 | Kennesaw State University | GA | $75,724 | — | $28,141 |
| 6 | CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice | NY | $41,136 | $75,422 | — |
| 7 | National University | CA | $74,992 | — | $16,875 |
| 8 | University of New Haven | CT | $48,156 | $69,537 | $27,000 |
| 9 | George Mason University | VA | $46,928 | $68,206 | $26,450 |
| 10 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | PA | $54,657 | $67,019 | $27,000 |
| 11 | Loyola University Chicago | IL | $44,285 | $66,882 | $26,745 |
| 12 | University of Central Florida | FL | — | $65,925 | $16,228 |
| 13 | Syracuse University | NY | $42,706 | $65,418 | $24,250 |
| 14 | Regent University | VA | $65,273 | — | $25,471 |
| 15 | West Virginia University Institute of Technology | WV | $44,768 | $65,024 | $23,223 |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning post-bacc certificate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Syracuse University | NY | $53,801 | — | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning master's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of San Diego | CA | $128,784 | $152,847 | — |
| 2 | University of Arizona | AZ | $148,352 | — | — |
| 3 | Excelsior University | NY | $95,979 | $136,195 | — |
| 4 | Champlain College | VT | $115,967 | $129,543 | — |
| 5 | Sacred Heart University | CT | $86,373 | $120,714 | — |
| 6 | University of Maryland Global Campus | MD | — | $113,336 | — |
| 7 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | AZ | $112,694 | — | — |
| 8 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | FL | $112,694 | — | — |
| 9 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | FL | $112,694 | — | — |
| 10 | Utica University | NY | $98,711 | $110,136 | — |
| 11 | University of California-Davis | CA | $55,533 | $104,412 | — |
| 12 | George Washington University | DC | $59,303 | $102,697 | — |
| 13 | Capella University | MN | $126,214 | $97,535 | — |
| 14 | La Salle University | PA | — | $97,256 | — |
| 15 | Kennesaw State University | GA | $96,978 | — | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning graduate certificate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of New Haven | CT | $52,014 | — | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
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Quick answers
- How much do security science and technology graduates earn?
- One year after finishing, a typical bachelor's program in security science and technology reports median earnings of $44,768. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field of study data.
