Best Schools for Security Science and Technology

Security Science and Technology graduates earn a median of $60,044 within four years of graduating, ranking #135 out of 283 tracked majors — 4% below the median across all fields. There are 51 colleges nationwide with tracked earnings for this major.

Where you study matters: Champlain College graduates earn $101,401 while Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla graduates earn $29,441 — a $71,960 difference. Factors like location, employer networks, co-op programs, and curriculum focus drive this gap. Across all fields, though, which major you pick separates earnings more than which college does.

Schools

$60,044

Avg. 2yr Earnings

#135

of 283 Majors

Graduates

Public vs Private: Security Science and Technology

Public (27 schools)

$60,036

avg. 2yr earnings

Private (23 schools)

$61,633

avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $1,597 more in early earnings on average for Security Science and Technology graduates. Factor in tuition difference to calculate which offers better ROI.

Security Science and Technology by State

Also by state: Maryland, Nebraska, Ohio

Top Security Science and Technology Schools by Graduate Earnings

Champlain College

Burlington, VT · Private

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott

Prescott, AZ · Private

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach

Daytona Beach, FL · Private

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL · Public

Robert Morris University

Moon Township, PA · Private

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Bloomsburg, PA · Public

Towson University

Towson, MD · Public

$71,484

4yr Earnings

20 grads · small sample

2yr: $36,668 (19)

Acceptance: 82.8%

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY · Private

State University of New York at Plattsburgh

Plattsburgh, NY · Public

$69,321

4yr Earnings

17 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 75.2%

#10

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

University Park, PA · Public

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, IL · Private

$64,194

4yr Earnings

16 grads · small sample

2yr: $35,060 (11)

Acceptance: 81.4%

#12

University of New Haven

West Haven, CT · Private

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA · Public

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, ND · Public

$62,726

4yr Earnings

18 grads · small sample

2yr: $37,568 (11)

Acceptance: 77.1%

#15

West Virginia University Institute of Technology

Beckley, WV · Public

West Virginia University

Morgantown, WV · Public

University of Central Florida

Orlando, FL · Public

$61,633

4yr Earnings

17 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 39.5%

#18

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, VA · Public

Chestnut Hill College

Philadelphia, PA · Private

$60,744

4yr Earnings

18 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 79.1%

#20

Farmingdale State College

Farmingdale, NY · Public

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

New York, NY · Public

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Lincoln, NE · Public

$58,037

4yr Earnings

21 grads · small sample

2yr: $35,594 (19)

Acceptance: 77.1%

#23

Tiffin University

Tiffin, OH · Private

$57,509

4yr Earnings

28 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 79.8%

#24

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ · For-Profit

Seattle University

Seattle, WA · Private

$56,265

4yr Earnings

29 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 76.0%

#26

Bay Path University

Longmeadow, MA · Private

Indiana University-Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN · Public

$55,988

4yr Earnings

30 grads · small sample

2yr: $37,363 (19)

Acceptance: 81.4%

#28

Mercyhurst University

Erie, PA · Private

$55,665

4yr Earnings

20 grads · small sample

2yr: $25,194 (12)

Acceptance: 83.2%

#29

University of Central Oklahoma

Edmond, OK · Public

Hilbert College

Hamburg, NY · Private

Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, NC · Public

$54,246

4yr Earnings

22 grads · small sample

2yr: $40,017 (14)

Acceptance: 86.7%

#32

Texas A&M University-College Station

College Station, TX · Public

$53,792

4yr Earnings

17 grads · small sample

2yr: $42,682 (17)

Acceptance: 63.2%

#33

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, FL · Public

Saint Edward's University

Austin, TX · Private

$51,977

4yr Earnings

19 grads · small sample

2yr: $31,839 (12)

Acceptance: 83.7%

#35

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, MS · Public

Husson University

Bangor, ME · Private

$51,772

4yr Earnings

16 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 86.4%

#37

University of Wisconsin-Platteville

Platteville, WI · Public

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, AL · Public

$50,281

4yr Earnings

18 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 76.2%

#39

Glenville State University

Glenville, WV · Public

Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, FL · Private

The University of Texas at El Paso

El Paso, TX · Public

$42,459

4yr Earnings

21 grads · small sample

2yr: $31,305 (13)

Acceptance: 99.9%

#42

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce

Mercedita, PR · Private

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon

Bayamon, PR · Private

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla

Aguadilla, PR · Private

$29,441

4yr Earnings

28 grads · small sample

2yr: $13,702 (11)

Acceptance: 46.7%

#45

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY · Public

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, OH · Public

SUNY College of Technology at Alfred

Alfred, NY · Public

Seton Hill University

Greensburg, PA · Private

St. Mary's University

San Antonio, TX · Private

Saint Leo University

Saint Leo, FL · Private

$31,547

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 72.1%

Showing top 50 of 51 schools. View all or filter by state above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Security Science and Technology?

Champlain College ranks #1 for Security Science and Technology with median graduate earnings of $101,401 within four years of graduating. There are 51 schools nationwide offering this major with tracked earnings data.

How much do Security Science and Technology graduates earn?

Security Science and Technology graduates earn an average of $60,044 within four years of graduating. This is near the median across all majors. Earnings range from $29,441 to $101,401 depending on the school.

How hard is it to get into a top Security Science and Technology program?

The average acceptance rate across Security Science and Technology programs is 74.9%. The most selective program is at Florida State University with a 25.4% acceptance rate. Competitive programs value strong math/analytical skills and relevant coursework.

Is a public or private school better for Security Science and Technology?

Private Security Science and Technology programs average $61,633 in early earnings vs $60,036 at public schools. Private schools lead in earnings, but cost significantly more — calculate net price before deciding.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are median 2 years after graduation for bachelor's degree holders, from the field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release — Scorecard publishes the two separately.

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