Security Science and Technology at George Washington University
Washington, DC · Master's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
George Washington University graduates in security science and technology earn 12% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 67% of one year’s pay at that point.
How George Washington University 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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| 14 | La Salle University Philadelphia, PA | $93,485 | $95,075 | #12 | — |
| 15 | California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $92,683 | $84,335 | #15 | $66,598 |
| 16 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | $92,064 | $83,833 | #16 | $70,427 |
| 17 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $91,985 | $80,603 | #18 | $53,979 |
| 18 | Stevenson University Owings Mills, MD | $86,344 | $75,777 | #21 | $62,501 |
| 19 | University of Baltimore Baltimore, MD | $85,028 | $74,622 | #22 | $58,511 |
| 20 | University of California-Davis Davis, CA | $84,479 | $76,870 | #20 | $65,299 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do George Washington University security science and technology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $53,979 one year after graduating and $91,985 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does George Washington University rank for security science and technology?
Among 34 colleges reporting earnings for security science and technology graduates, George Washington University ranks #17 by median pay four years after graduation, and #18 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is security science and technology at George Washington University worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% more than the national median for security science and technology ($82,399), and the median federal debt at graduation is $61,500.
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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.