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. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
College Factual analyzed 4 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.
Our analysis ranked University Of San Diego the top school for security science and technology graduate earnings in the Far Western Region. Set in the city of San Diego, University Of San Diego is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career security science and technology graduates from University Of San Diego make a median of around $97,944 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in security science and technology will find them at University Of California Davis, which ranked #2. University Of California Davis is a public school located in the suburb of Davis. Students who complete the security science and technology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $83,518.
Students chasing top earnings in security science and technology will find them at California State University Los Angeles, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Los Angeles, California State University Los Angeles is a public institution. Early-career security science and technology graduates from California State University Los Angeles make a median of around $66,598 per year.
National University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in security science and technology, landing the #4 spot this year. National University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of San Diego. Early-career security science and technology graduates from National University make a median of around $79,500 per year.
This list is compiled 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 · 4 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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