Security Science and Technology at University of San Diego
San Diego, CA · Master's Degree · about 56 graduates a year
University of San Diego graduates in security science and technology earn 67% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 35% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of San Diego Compares for Security Science and Technology
All 34 colleges reporting security science and technology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Prescott, AZ | $145,240 | $149,237 | #3 | $94,550 |
| 2 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Daytona Beach, FL | $145,240 | $154,589 | #1 | $94,550 |
| 3 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Daytona Beach, FL | $145,240 | $154,589 | #2 | $94,550 |
| 4 | Excelsior University Albany, NY | $144,427 | $137,465 | #5 | — |
| 5 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $137,533 | $125,146 | #6 | $97,944 |
| 6 | Champlain College Burlington, VT | $134,853 | $138,505 | #4 | $110,892 |
| 7 | Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT | $113,199 | $101,915 | #9 | — |
| 8 | Utica University Utica, NY | $108,561 | $103,328 | #8 | $85,450 |
| 9 | University of Maryland Global Campus Adelphi, MD | $106,787 | $93,718 | #13 | $101,880 |
| 10 | Capella University Minneapolis, MN | $105,757 | $101,021 | #10 | $79,297 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of San Diego security science and technology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $97,944 one year after graduating and $137,533 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of San Diego rank for security science and technology?
Among 34 colleges reporting earnings for security science and technology graduates, University of San Diego ranks #5 by median pay four years after graduation, and #6 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is security science and technology at University of San Diego worth it?
Its graduates earn 67% more than the national median for security science and technology ($82,399), and the median federal debt at graduation is $48,077.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.