by our College Data Analytics Team
[Security Science And Technology](/majors/protective-security-safety-services/security-science-and-technology/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
College Factual analyzed 19 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.
Leading the list is Robert Morris University, our #1 for security science and technology graduate salaries in the Middle Atlantic Region. Located in the suburb of Moon Township, Robert Morris University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the security science and technology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $88,795.
Students chasing top earnings in security science and technology will find them at University Of Maryland University College, which ranked #2. Set in the suburb of Adelphi, University Of Maryland University College is a public institution. Students who complete the security science and technology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $103,069.
Strong graduate earnings at Mercyhurst College earned it the #3 place for security science and technology. Mercyhurst College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Erie. After graduating, security science and technology degree recipients from Mercyhurst College typically earn about $51,321 annually.
Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying security science and technology schools. Set in the city of New York, Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice is a public institution. Early-career security science and technology graduates from Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice make a median of around $65,413 per year.
Utica College came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying security science and technology schools. Utica College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Utica. After graduating, security science and technology degree recipients from Utica College typically earn about $104,483 annually.
George Washington University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying security science and technology schools. Set in the city of Washington, George Washington University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career security science and technology graduates from George Washington University make a median of around $96,800 per year.
University Of Baltimore placed #7 among the highest-paying schools for security science and technology. University Of Baltimore is a public school located in the city of Baltimore. Early-career security science and technology graduates from University Of Baltimore make a median of around $83,188 per year.
Farmingdale State College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying security science and technology schools. Farmingdale State College is a public school located in the suburb of Farmingdale. Students who complete the security science and technology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $63,061.
Stevenson University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying security science and technology schools. Stevenson University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Owings Mills. Early-career security science and technology graduates from Stevenson University make a median of around $75,432 per year.
Chestnut Hill College landed the #10 spot for security science and technology salaries this year. Chestnut Hill College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. After graduating, security science and technology degree recipients from Chestnut Hill College typically earn about $46,079 annually.
Towson University landed the #11 spot for security science and technology salaries this year. Located in the city of Towson, Towson University is a public institution. Students who complete the security science and technology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $79,468.
Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine earned the #12 position for security science and technology graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the security science and technology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $74,149.
Arcadia University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying security science and technology schools. Arcadia University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Glenside. Security Science And Technology graduates of Arcadia University earn a median of about $65,139 a year early in their careers.
Carlow University landed the #14 spot for security science and technology salaries this year. Carlow University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pittsburgh. Security Science And Technology graduates of Carlow University earn a median of about $59,754 a year early in their careers.
Duquesne University placed #15 among the highest-paying schools for security science and technology. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, Duquesne University is a private not-for-profit institution. Security Science And Technology graduates of Duquesne University earn a median of about $67,042 a year early in their careers.
Pace University New York ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying security science and technology schools. Set in the city of New York, Pace University New York is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, security science and technology degree recipients from Pace University New York typically earn about $58,863 annually.
Syracuse University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying security science and technology schools. Set in the city of Syracuse, Syracuse University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, security science and technology degree recipients from Syracuse University typically earn about $70,632 annually.
Hilbert College earned the #18 position for security science and technology graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Hamburg, Hilbert College is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career security science and technology graduates from Hilbert College make a median of around $49,900 per year.
Hofstra University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying security science and technology schools. Set in the suburb of Hempstead, Hofstra University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the security science and technology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $56,954.
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 · 19 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.