Security Science and Technology, General
A program of study that focuses on the general application of science and technology to security.
- Schools offering
- 6
- Annual completions
- 13
- Typical degree level
- Associate's + Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $58k
About this major
A program of study that focuses on the general application of science and technology to security.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-line supervisors of police and detectives | $106k | +2.9% | High school diploma or equivalent |
| First-line supervisors of security workers | $59k | +2.7% | High school diploma or equivalent |
| First-line supervisors of protective service workers, all other | $75k | +1.6% | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary | $71k | +2.0% | Doctoral or professional degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$58k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$44k
Bachelor's
$60k
Top colleges for Security Science and Technology, General
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Albert State College | Poteau, OK | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| University of Kansas | Lawrence, KS | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Turtle Mountain College | Belcourt, ND | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Fox Valley Technical College | Appleton, WI | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Bristol Community College | Fall River, MA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lansing Community College | Lansing, MI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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