Security Science and Technology at Washburn University
Topeka, KS · Bachelor's Degree · about 15 graduates a year
Washburn University graduates in security science and technology earn 23% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 48% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Washburn University Compares for Security Science and Technology
All 45 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 | Champlain College Burlington, VT | $101,401 | $104,147 | #2 | $70,586 |
| 2 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Prescott, AZ | $98,996 | $101,720 | #3 | $55,259 |
| 3 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Daytona Beach, FL | $98,996 | $105,369 | #1 | $55,259 |
| 4 | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | $93,841 | $99,882 | #4 | $58,249 |
| 5 | Robert Morris University Moon Township, PA | $90,206 | $91,740 | #5 | $69,872 |
| 6 | Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, PA | $73,289 | $74,536 | #6 | $52,887 |
| 7 | Towson University Towson, MD | $71,484 | $62,736 | #17 | — |
| 8 | Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | $69,491 | $66,141 | #11 | $31,750 |
| 9 | SUNY College at Plattsburgh Plattsburgh, NY | $69,321 | $65,979 | #12 | — |
| 10 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $66,084 | $67,208 | #10 | $49,782 |
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| 41 | Bellevue University Bellevue, NE | $49,052 | $50,697 | #42 | $42,104 |
| 42 | Glenville State University Glenville, WV | $48,388 | $57,246 | #28 | $38,237 |
| 43 | Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, FL | $47,847 | $50,927 | #41 | $37,231 |
| 44 | Washburn University Topeka, KS | $44,534 | $46,234 | #44 | $39,252 |
| 45 | The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX | $42,459 | $43,168 | #45 | $23,495 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Washburn University security science and technology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,252 one year after graduating and $44,534 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Washburn University rank for security science and technology?
Among 45 colleges reporting earnings for security science and technology graduates, Washburn University ranks #44 by median pay four years after graduation, and #44 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is security science and technology at Washburn University worth it?
Its graduates earn 23% less than the national median for security science and technology ($57,805), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,250.
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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.