by our College Data Analytics Team
[Security Science And Technology](/majors/protective-security-safety-services/security-science-and-technology/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. The schools below stand out for the salaries their security science and technology graduates go on to command.
College Factual analyzed 7 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying security science and technology schools.
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If you want to know which schools send security science and technology graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
Rose State College tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying security science and technology schools in the United States. Located in the suburb of Midwest City, Rose State College is a public institution. Early-career security science and technology graduates from Rose State College make a median of around $58,988 per year.
Grossmont College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying security science and technology schools. Set in the suburb of El Cajon, Grossmont College is a public institution. After graduating, security science and technology degree recipients from Grossmont College typically earn about $49,565 annually.
St Petersburg College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying security science and technology schools. St Petersburg College is a public school located in the city of St. Petersburg. Security Science And Technology graduates of St Petersburg College earn a median of about $36,302 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in security science and technology will find them at Fox Valley Technical College, which ranked #4. Set in the suburb of Appleton, Fox Valley Technical College is a public institution. After graduating, security science and technology degree recipients from Fox Valley Technical College typically earn about $35,887 annually.
Palm Beach State College came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying security science and technology schools. Set in the suburb of Lake Worth, Palm Beach State College is a public institution. Students who complete the security science and technology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $35,445.
Keiser University Ft Lauderdale landed the #6 spot for security science and technology salaries this year. Located in the city of Fort Lauderdale, Keiser University Ft Lauderdale is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, security science and technology degree recipients from Keiser University Ft Lauderdale typically earn about $35,215 annually.
College Of Southern Nevada earned the #7 position for security science and technology graduate earnings this year. College Of Southern Nevada is a public school located in the city of Las Vegas. After graduating, security science and technology degree recipients from College Of Southern Nevada typically earn about $29,354 annually.
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The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries security science and technology graduates go on to earn early in their careers, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 7 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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