by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 1 U.S. colleges awarded 1 degrees and certificates in Security Science and Technology (Other). Graduates earn a median $51,422 one year after completing, rising to $69,868 after four years.
Studying Security Science and Technology (Other) covers Any Instructional Program In Security Science And Technology Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, security science and technology (other) is a widely-pursued major, with 1 degrees awarded annually. 1 colleges award security science and technology (other) degrees, an average of 1 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 1.
All 1 of the awards are doctorates, the only level colleges reported.
Women earned 100% of security science and technology (other) degrees and certificates in the latest year (1 of 1).
O*NET rates Active Listening the most important skill for jobs related to security science and technology (other), at 4.0 out of 5. The key knowledge areas are Public Safety and Security, Law and Government and Customer and Personal Service. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension and Problem Sensitivity.
Top skills, rated 0–5:
Top knowledge areas, rated 0–5:
How long a security science and technology (other) degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 1 |
High school diploma or equivalent is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to security science and technology (other), at 35.8%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma or equivalent | 35.8% |
| Some college courses | 22.4% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 19.7% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 13.7% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 4.0% |
| Master’s degree | 2.3% |
| Doctoral degree | 1.5% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.5% |
| First professional degree | 0.1% |
Source: O*NET Online.
3 occupations are related to Security Science and Technology (Other), with an average median salary of $73,220; the strongest outlook belongs to Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary, at 12.0% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Shift Supervisor, Safety Supervisor, Guard Captain and Officer Sergeant.
The occupation related to security science and technology (other) with the most projected jobs is First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers, at 489,192.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | 489,192 | 4.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | 290,410 | 11.9% |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary | 52,113 | 12.0% |
Security Science and Technology (Other) graduates earn a median $51,422 one year after completing their program, $69,868 after four years and $58,543 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $51,422 |
| 4 years | $69,868 |
| 5 years | $58,543 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to security science and technology (other), with a median salary of $91,449.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary | $91,449 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $75,304 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $52,907 |
Security Science and Technology (Other) has 8 similar majors in the Law Enforcement & Firefighting field, which together award 10,533 degrees a year; the largest are Forensic Science and Technology (5,123), Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism (2,476) and Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/Policy (1,714). Browse all Law Enforcement & Firefighting majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Forensic Science and Technology | 5,123 |
| Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism | 2,476 |
| Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/Policy | 1,714 |
| Criminalistics and Criminal Science | 632 |
| Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigation | 286 |
| Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysis | 223 |
| Security Science and Technology, General | 60 |
| Geospatial Intelligence | 19 |
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